West Atherton
West Atherton is one of the Atherton neighborhoods the MLS tracks on its own, as MLS area 291. It covers the blocks between El Camino Real and Alameda de las Pulgas. See where it sits and what homes sold for over the last 12 months. Part of my Atherton guide.
Neighborhood Map
West Atherton is shaded on the map. Gray areas are the other Atherton neighborhoods.
Tap a gray area to open its page. Borders are traced from the MLSListings area map and are approximate. Ask me which area a specific street falls in.
Around West Atherton
Streets, parks and schools that sit inside the West Atherton area shown on the map.
Streets
Atherton Avenue, Stockbridge Avenue, Elena Avenue, Selby Lane, Cowell Lane, Polhemus Avenue, Barry Lane.
Parks and open space
Cartan Athletic Fields.
Schools in the area
Las Lomitas Elementary School, Sacred Heart Preparatory, Menlo School, Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School, Saint Joseph Elementary School.
Which public school serves a home depends on district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Confirm the school for a specific address with the district. See the Atherton guide for the school districts.
West Atherton Home Prices
Closed sales in MLS area 291, pulled directly from MLSListings. November 2025 to October 2026.
| Houses sold | 30 |
|---|---|
| Median house price | $19,250,000 |
| Median price per square foot | $2,465 |
| Lowest house sale | $3,851,000 |
| Highest house sale | $45,500,000 |
| Condos and townhomes sold | None |
How West Atherton compares
Median house sale price by Atherton neighborhood, November 2025 to October 2026
West Atherton FAQ
How much do homes cost in West Atherton?
Over the last 12 months (November 2025 to October 2026), 30 houses sold in West Atherton at a median price of $19,250,000, or $2,465 per square foot.
Where is West Atherton?
West Atherton is MLS area 291 in Atherton. It covers the blocks between El Camino Real and Alameda de las Pulgas. The map above shows its borders as the MLS draws them, which can differ a little from local names and city limits. See the Atherton guide for schools, parks and commute.
What is my West Atherton home worth?
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Where do these numbers come from?
Every figure on this page comes directly from MLSListings, the local multiple listing service, for sales that closed from November 2025 to October 2026.
Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales in MLS area 291 (West Atherton), November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- MLSListings area mapNeighborhood borders, traced November 2026 and approximate
- OpenStreetMapStreet map, and the streets, parks and schools located in each area
Atherton Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
