Menlo Park/Atherton District Tour Report
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
I didn’t get to as many properties today as I usually do, I am considering myself on assignment for a developer who has engaged me to help him prospect property. While I am out in these neighborhoods, I am now spending extra time seeing which properties look vacant or rundown to the point where the owner might consider selling at fair market value. I am having an absolutely fun time, exploring the streets through this particular lens!
The market is picking up! You can tell by the multiple listings from 1 team they were holding properties back until after Labor Day. A recommendation for buyers… There is still plenty of inventory out there so give it another week or two to see what more comes on the market at the start of this Fall buying season… the exception is if you find your perfect property then… JUMP!
MENLO PARK 301 – Sharon Heights / Stanford Hills
(I did not make it to the 301 area today)
Listing Agent / Broker: Sally Williams, Coldwell Banker Realty
Address: 730 Monte Rosa Dr (no link available at the time of publishing)
Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half
Sqft: 2611
Lot Sqft: 15338
Price: $4,495,000
Listing Agent remarks: Prime Sharon Heights, turnkey, contemporary, big backyard.
Listing Agent / Broker: Katherine Celotti, Compass
Address: 2 Hallmark Cir (Townhome)
Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half
Sqft: 2760
Lot Sqft: 3248
Price: $2,850,000
HOA: $700 per month
Listing Agent remarks: Beautifully updated and spacious home. Buyers welcome!
Listing Agent / Broker: Carol, Nicole & James, Compass
Address: 2424 Sharon Oaks Dr (Townhome)
Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half
Sqft: 2260
Lot Sqft: 2668
Price: $2,250,000
HOA: $1315 per month
Listing Agent remarks: Beautifully remodeled 3bd/2.5ba townhome close to everything!
MENLO PARK 302 – County / Alameda Area
Listing Agent / Broker: Dana Carmel, Represent Realty
Address: 2047 Ashton Ave
Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 3 Full
Sqft: 2070
Lot Sqft: 6000
Price: $3,298,000
Listing Agent remarks: Designer, remodeled single level home in West Menlo Park. Las Lomitas schools.
My takeaways: The lot size is a bit tight, but the house is in excellent condition with thoughtful details like the bench sitting in the kitchen, perfect for a growing family!
Listing Agent / Broker: Gina Gonzales, Coldwell Banker Realty
Address: SW Corner of Cedar (Land Sale)
Lot Sqft: 4984
Price: $2,199,000
Listing Agent remarks: N/A
MENLO PARK 303 – Central Menlo Park
Listing Agent / Broker: Hugh Cornish, Coldwell Banker Realty
Address: 8 Reyna Pl
Bedrooms: 5 – Bathrooms: 4 Full, 3 Half
Sqft: 6665
Lot Sqft: 13932
Price: $7,995,000
Listing Agent remarks: Cul-De-Sac Estate with Resort-Style Living. Central Menlo Park. One-third acre
My takeaways: This property was on the market earlier, expired and is now back on to see if it will find a buyer this Fall season. It is a very specific style and a lot of house! The main level has an excellent Primary suite, but all the other bedrooms are on the lower level making it hard for a family with younger children. The selling point of this house is the expansive main floor.
MENLO PARK 304 – Allied Arts / Downtown
Listing Agent / Broker: Monica Hanover, The Agency
Address: 274 Princeton Rd
Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 3 Full
Sqft: 2760
Lot Sqft: 7500
Price: $5,788,000
Listing Agent remarks: Elegant Allied Arts 4 bedroom home with guest house.
My takeaways: So charming. It is definitely an older house, you can feel it but has been well maintained and is move-in-ready! The backyard is spacious with a lovely deck and tropical feeling landscaping (at least to me!). The ADU in back is a perfect complement to the main house.
MENLO PARK 305 – Middlefield to El Camino Menlo Park
Listing Agent / Broker: Leannah and Laurel, Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno
Address: 445 Oak Grove Ave, Unit 4 (Condo)
Bedrooms: 2 – Bathrooms: 2 Full
Sqft: 857
Lot Sqft: N/A
Price: $1,298,000
HOA:
Listing Agent remarks: Beautifully updated single level Condo near Downtown Menlo Park.
My takeaways: Yep, drove past it and couldn’t figure out where to turn into park. As you know from previous posts I struggle with property on main thoroughfares and figuring out where to park while avoiding a car accident!
MENLO PARK 307 – Menlo Oaks Area
(I did not make it to the 307 area today)
Listing Agent / Broker: Billy McNair, Coldwell Banker Realty
Address: 520 Berkeley Ave
Bedrooms: 6 – Bathrooms: 5 Full, 1 Half
Sqft: 5597
Lot Sqft: 22686
Price: $8,448,000
Listing Agent remarks: Stunning Menlo Oaks home w/ nearly 5,600 sf on 0.52 acre | Separate ADU suite
My takeaways:
Listing Agent / Broker: Billy McNair, Coldwell Banker Realty
Address: 400 Santa Margarita Ave
Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half
Sqft: 2190
Lot Sqft: 6000
Price: $3,748,000
Listing Agent remarks: Remodeled Menlo Oaks home with open kitchen-family great room, 3 beds + office
My takeaways:
MENLO PARK 308 – Willows / O’Conner Area
Listing Agent / Broker: Elyse Barca, Compass
Address: 637 Central Ave
Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 3 Full, 1 Half
Sqft: 2530
Lot Sqft: 9375
Price: $3,850,000
Listing Agent remarks: Checks ALL boxes! 4/3.5/open K,FR + basement. Sep ADU + 2-car garage. BIG Lot!
My takeaways: The backyard is amazing, it just keeps going, ending in a garage and a chicken coop! The house is a charmer, it needs some updating but would be a great home for a young family… there is an excellent playground in the backyard.
Listing Agent / Broker: Carol Cunningham, Compass
(I ran out of time so missed seeing this listing)
Address: 255 Robin Way
Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 3 Full, 1 Half
Sqft: 1870
Lot Sqft: 5062
Price: $3,198,000
Listing Agent remarks: Stylish Willows gem with enchanting backyard that lives larger than its size.
Listing Agent / Broker: Katy Thielke Straser, Compass
(I ran out of time so missed seeing this listing)
Address: 116 Oak Ct
Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 3 Full, 1 Half
Sqft: 2306
Lot Sqft: 7245
Price: $2,088,000
Listing Agent remarks: Charm Galore with Endless Possibilities.
MENLO PARK 309 – Flood Park
Listing Agent / Broker: Dana Carmel, Represent Realty
Address: 911 Peggy Ln
Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half
Sqft: 2020
Lot Sqft: 5547
Price: $3,388,000
Listing Agent remarks: Newly re-built, single level stunner near Floor Park
My takeaways: This house has been on the market for awhile and I can’t figure out why! It is completely re-done in a neighborhood that prides itself on the neighbors still knowing each other. The listing agent had another property on tour today and so we had a chance to chat about it. The seller made a choice during the remodel to lose the garage in return for having a larger house… it turns out people still want a garage which is funny, because most people park their cars on the street! Garages become storage space in these parts!
ATHERTON 290 – Almeda to 280
(I didn’t make it to 290 today)
Listing Agent / Broker: Loren Dakin, Parc Agency Corporation
Address: 105 Reservoir Rd
Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 5 Full
Sqft: 3778
Lot Sqft: 52304
Price: $7,998,000
Listing Agent remarks: Stunning Santa Barbara Style Estate tucked away on a private cul-de-sac.
Listing Agent / Broker: Brent & Mary Gullixson, Compass
Address: 391 Atherton Ave (Land Sale)
Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 2 Full
Lot Sqft: 43577
Price: $7,250,000
Listing Agent remarks: Prime location at the top of Atherton Ave. Value in the land NO ENTRY TO HOUSE
ATHERTON 292 – Middlefield to El Camino Atherton
Listing Agent / Broker: Brent & Mary Gullixson, Compass
Address: 65 Fairfax Ave
Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 4 Full, 1 Half
Sqft: 4275
Lot Sqft: 13383
Price: $6,295,000
Listing Agent remarks: Beautiful Mediterranean villa offering an amazing indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
My takeaways: This property was listed earlier this year, and pulled to set the days on market. The following are my takeaways from early July: Great property which I had toured before. It’s been on the market for a bit, so was on tour again today to remind agents of it. Amazing outdoor kitchen and living space surrounded by some stunning landscaping. The converted garage which is now a gym could easily be further converted into a guest house. My last comment on the 23 Almendral Ave listing is if one isn’t attached to the Atherton area one could likely find a larger lot size for the price… well, $1,000,000 isn’t a rounding area but notice the specs from this property to Almendral, the lot size is double. While still in Atherton, Llyoden Park, isn’t as desirable as other parts of Atherton, but I think it is a wonderful neighborhood offering sidewalks and an annual 4th of July party!
ATHERTON 293 – Lindenwood Area
Listing Agent / Broker: Billy McNair, Coldwell Banker Realty
Address: 55 Irving Ave
Bedrooms: 8 – Bathrooms: 9 Full, 2 Half
Sqft:10557
Lot Sqft: 42073
Price: $16,980,000
Listing Agent remarks: Spectacular Atherton estate built in 2021. Ideal floor plan with guest house.
My takeaways: This one was swoon worth. Really well done. You can feel the quality fo the constructure and I like a house that has a back staircase for better living flow. The downside to this property is the backyard isn’t as deep as you’d expect for a house that size, and it backs right onto Marsh Rd so you
Listing Agent / Broker: Michael Warren, Compass
(I ran out of time to see this one)
Address: 51 Toyon Rd (no link available at the time of publishing)
Bedrooms: 6 – Bathrooms: 3 Full, 2 Half
Sqft: 3809
Lot Sqft: 39205
Price: $7,195,000
Listing Agent remarks: N/A