West Menlo Park Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Also known as University Heights, County/Alameda
Menlo Park neighborhood guideUnincorporated
West Menlo Park is an unincorporated community in San Mateo County, set between the City of Menlo Park, Atherton, Sharon Heights and Stanford. Locals often call it University Heights, and the MLS lists it as the County/Alameda area.
The Alameda de las Pulgas, known simply as the Alameda, runs through the middle with a small neighborhood business district. The road follows the old Rancho de las Pulgas land grant.
Because it is unincorporated, San Mateo County handles planning and services, while the Menlo Park Fire Protection District provides fire service.
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At a glance
- Unincorporated San Mateo County census designated place
- About half a square mile in area
- Population of 3,930 in the 2020 census
- Small business district along the Alameda de las Pulgas
- Elementary schools in the Las Lomitas Elementary School District
- Lots often around 6,000 square feet
Homes and Streets
West Menlo Park is mostly single family homes on lots that typically run about 6,000 square feet, so homes sit a bit closer together than in some other Menlo Park neighborhoods. County building rules have made it a popular area for new construction, so newer homes are common alongside older ones.
The area straddles the Alameda de las Pulgas, with Sand Hill Road to the south and Sharon Heights to the west, putting Stanford, Interstate 280 and downtown Menlo Park within easy reach.
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Video Tours in West Menlo Park
Homes in and around West Menlo Park I walked through on camera. Press play for a quick look inside.
Storybook Craftsman estate in West Menlo Park
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Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments vary by address, so confirm with the district.
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Menlo Park FAQ
Is West Menlo Park part of the City of Menlo Park?
No. West Menlo Park is an unincorporated community, so San Mateo County provides planning and many local services, though it shares the Menlo Park name and 94025 ZIP code.
What is University Heights?
University Heights is a common local name for West Menlo Park, and the MLS lists the area as County/Alameda.
Which school district serves West Menlo Park?
West Menlo Park is in the Las Lomitas Elementary School District, which runs Las Lomitas Elementary and La Entrada School, and high school students attend in the Sequoia Union High School District.
Why is there so much new construction?
County building rules can allow more home on a typical 6,000 square foot lot than city rules, which has made the area popular for rebuilding.
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Updated November 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: West Menlo Park, California (Wikipedia), DeLeon Realty: West Menlo / University Heights, Las Lomitas Elementary School District: District Overview, City of Menlo Park: Sharon Hills Park. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.