Let’s start with the Menlo Park and Atherton tour sheet, because it deserves a moment of acknowledgment: it was shockingly thin. Three Menlo Park properties and one Atherton (which was on the market earlier this year, and looks like the deal feel through). That’s it. For a market that has historically been one of the most active broker tour circuits on the Peninsula, a four-property sheet is a signal worth paying attention to. Inventory is not building the way a traditional post-Memorial Day market would suggest. Sellers are either waiting, moving off-market, or watching the broader economic landscape before committing. 

Whatever the reason, the result for buyers is the same: when something good comes to market in Menlo Park or Atherton real estate right now, it moves, and it moves fast. 2010 Oakley Ave proved that — eight days on market and already pending. That is the Menlo Park market in 2026 in one data point.

Palo Alto’s Friday sheet was a different conversation entirely. The $3.9M–$4.7M price point that has been conspicuously absent from recent tours finally showed up in force, and with it came some of the most interesting properties of the past several weeks. More on those below.

What Lisa is watching: The AI IPO pipeline is the macro story that will likely shape Atherton and Palo Alto luxury real estate for the next two to three years. OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX and a cluster of other companies valued in the hundreds of billions have yet to go public. When they do and that time is coming soon should the conventional wisdom hold the wealth unlocked will be significant. 

My theory: the executives and founders will look to plant their flag in Atherton. Statement properties, large lots, the kind of compound living that signals arrival in Silicon Valley. The day-to-day employees, flush with liquidity but not at that level, are more likely to stay in the San Francisco market where they already live. What that means for Atherton real estate specifically is a buyer pool that could get meaningfully deeper at the very top end, in a market where top-end inventory is already scarce. I’m watching this carefully and will be reporting on it as it develops at lisamusich.com.

TUESDAY JUNE 2 — MENLO PARK & ATHERTON

Toured Properties

1445 Valparaiso Ave, Menlo Park — $5,295,000 | 4bd/2.5ba · 2,750 sqft · 11,900 sqft lot ·  Tom LeMieux, Compass

This house would make Lilly Pulitzer and Jack Rogers proud. The vibrant color palette and distinctly East Coast sensibility set it apart immediately from the more restrained aesthetic that dominates Central Menlo Park real estate. But this is not style over substance — the grounds are spectacular, the bay windows in the primary bedroom are a genuine win, and the kitchen’s wonderful dining nook is the kind of detail that makes a house feel like a home rather than a listing. The fact that it sits on a busier road barely registers as a consideration once you’re inside. For buyers seeking a distinctive, turnkey Menlo Park luxury home with serious curb appeal and character, this is one to move on.

350 August Cir, Menlo Park — $5,995,000 | 4bd/3ba · 3,050 sqft · 13,376 sqft lot · 

Judy Citron, Compass

Eight days on market and still available which in this environment invites the question of why. The location is excellent, the lot is generous, and the potential is real. But the spatial logic of the floor plan works against it. The central living area is enormous and has been staged as a dining room, which reads as out of place to most buyers, and when I mentioned it to another agent on tour, the response was immediate agreement. The front living room is large enough to absorb a combined living-dining configuration but sits at a distance from the kitchen that creates flow problems either way. Layer in the need for updating, the blonde wood kitchen cabinets are a distraction, and a backyard that is pool-heavy with significant cement, and you have a property that asks buyers to see past several things simultaneously. The bones and location justify the conversation; the presentation is making it harder than it needs to be.

2010 Oakley Ave, Menlo Park — $2,875,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,510 sqft · 6,000 sqft lot · 

The Dreyfus Group, Golden Gate Sotheby’s

Already pending. Eight days on market. This is the Menlo Park real estate market delivering its clearest message of the week: well-maintained, thoughtfully updated properties do not wait. Buyers looking for similar inventory in the University Heights neighborhood should be working with an agent who is ahead of the market, not reacting to it – I am here for you!

Also on Tour — Menlo Park & Atherton

450 Walsh Rd, Atherton — $15,995,000 | 6bd/2.5ba · 5,992 sqft · 44,755 sqft lot · 

Nathalie D.S.A., Christie’s Sereno

FRIDAY JUNE 5 — PALO ALTO

Toured Properties

680 Georgia Ave, Palo Alto — $4,488,000 | 5bd/3ba · 2,807 sqft · 9,085 sqft lot · 

Carol Li, Compass

This is the one. If I were a family shopping the Palo Alto real estate market in this price range today, I would pick this property over everything else on today’s sheet without hesitation. The light throughout is exceptional, the additions to the home are functional and sensibly executed, and the single-story layout on a 9,000 sqft lot in Barron Park delivers the indoor-outdoor flow that buyers consistently say they want. The bathrooms could use a color palette refresh at some point, and the kitchen staging with abundant seating made the space feel tighter than it likely is but these are refinements, not renovations. This one will go fast, and it should.

761 Encina Grande Dr, Palo Alto — $4,795,000 | 5bd/4ba · 2,945 sqft · 7,590 sqft lot · 

Rob Mibach, Intero Real Estate

A house with real soul and the feel of a family home that has been genuinely lived in, increasingly rare in new Palo Alto real estate inventory. There is work to be done, and the backyard currently has too much happening to let the property breathe properly on its lot. A more thoughtful edit of the outdoor space would significantly improve the indoor-outdoor flow and give the home room to exhale. Two families were on tour with their agents, which tells you the market agrees this one has appeal. The price feels slightly elevated for the current condition, but the Palo Alto market has a way of resolving those questions quickly. I expect this one to move.

991 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto — $3,988,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,599 sqft · 6,250 sqft lot · 

Theresa Couture, Coldwell Banker

A charming cottage with a story behind it. The current sellers purchased it as their retirement home, then watched their children settle in Southern California and decided to follow. Move-in ready and in a wonderful neighborhood. The entry configuration of the bedroom and bathroom immediately visible upon arrival is a layout quirk that some buyers will want to reconfigure, and the kitchen is updated but runs tight. The lot offers genuine expansion potential and the garage is underutilized in a way that invites imagination. For buyers seeking a Palo Alto starter home or downsize opportunity with strong bones and a tree-lined yard, this one checks the essential boxes.

1677 Mariposa Ave, Palo Alto — $3,600,000 | 2bd/1.5ba · 1,024 sqft · 13,092 sqft lot · 

Young Platinum Group, Golden Gate Sotheby’s

The most charmingly marketed teardown I have ever seen and I say that with genuine affection. The house is in decent shape: lovely archways, a somewhat recently redone bathroom, a kitchen that needs work but isn’t a disaster. Here’s the thing: you could absolutely expand this home without crushing its cottage soul. The backyard is spectacular. Two significant considerations for anyone thinking development: the property backs directly to the Caltrain tracks, and a large mature redwood sits close to the center of the backyard  both of which will shape any build plan. For buyers considering Palo Alto real estate for land value, this is a serious conversation at $275/sqft of lot.

455 Margarita Ave, Palo Alto — $4,198,000 | 4bd/4ba · 2,478 sqft · 5,400 sqft lot · 

David Lillo, DPL Real Estate

This one is best suited for a very specific buyer and that buyer exists, but they’ll need to find it. The division of space is stark with no real flow connecting the rooms, but with two bedrooms downstairs and two upstairs, the configuration works remarkably well as a roommate or multi-generational living situation. The location near El Camino means it doesn’t settle deeply into a neighborhood feel. A functional property for the right use case, but buyers seeking a traditional family home flow should look elsewhere on today’s sheet.

3751 El Centro St, Palo Alto — $4,288,000 | 5bd/5.5ba · 3,635 sqft · 5,000 sqft lot · 

Wen Guo RE Group, KW Advisors

A new build with a layout that takes a while to reveal itself and not entirely in a good way. The main floor has genuine flow and I genuinely didn’t realize the remaining bedrooms were downstairs until I went looking. Three bedrooms on the basement level could be ideal for families with teenagers who want separation, but the light wells don’t deliver enough natural light and the lower level reads as dark against cement walls. At this price point in the Palo Alto new construction market, more functional layouts are available. The main floor is strong; the execution below it needed more thought.

150 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto — $2,650,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,638 sqft · 5,625 sqft lot · 

Julie Lau, Coldwell Banker

Arrived to find signage for 235 Middlefield but nothing visible at 150, and with traffic pressing from behind, kept moving. On the sheet for reference but not toured.

Also on Tour — Palo Alto

728 Seminole Way, Palo Alto — $2,788,000 | 4bd/2ba · 1,314 sqft · 6,000 sqft lot · 

Deleon Team, Deleon Realty 

702 Ellsworth Pl, Palo Alto — $2,880,000 | 3bd/2.5ba · 1,906 sqft · 4,493 sqft lot · 

Judy Shen, Coldwell Banker 

410 Sheridan Ave #226, Palo Alto — $970,000 | 1bd/1ba · 897 sqft · 

Sally Williams, Coldwell Banker · Condo · 

101 Alma St #907, Palo Alto — $2,280,000 | 2bd/2ba · 1,565 sqft · 

Jessie Li, Intero Real Estate · Condo 

My takeaways:

Menlo Park

1445 Valparaiso Ave

This house would do Lily Pulitzer and Jack Rogers proud with it’s vibrant color palette and East coast feel. The house and grounds are spectacular. The bay windows in the primary bedroom and beautiful kitchen offering a wonderful dining nook are a win. While situated on a busier road, in this instance, that isn’t even a deterrent!

2010 Oakley Ave

It is already Pending. 8 days on market and proof again properties that are well maintained and updated move quickly! 

350 August Circle

Another Judy Citron listing. On the market for 8 days and hasn’t sold. My thoughts on maybe why it hasn’t been snapped up. The space is divided in an odd way. There is a huge center living area that is staged as a dining room. My comment to another agent was this feels out of place, and they agreed. The deal is the front living room which is large enough to a shared dining room / living room feels distant from the kitchen so not the most ideal place either. This one also needs updating, the blond wood kitchen cabinets are a bit of a distraction, and the backyard is a pool with a lot of submit. Great location, but work to be done!

Palo Alto

150 Middlefield Rd

For those who following my commentary, you know I struggle with these properties on main roads. For this one, well, I saw a sign for 235 Middlefield Rd but nothing at the 150 Middlefield address and with a car sitting on my bumper I decided to keep it moving.

991 Lincoln

A cottage. Perfect for a young family or a downsize. The current seller’s purchase it as their retirement home, then their kids moved out of the area and they have no decided to follow them Southern California. I didn’t love entering the house and immediately seeing a bedroom and a bathroom, so maybe a bit of re-configuring if one so chooses. The kitchen is updated but tight. The lot would allow for some expansion and there is a garage that can be put to better use. All that said, it is move-in ready and in a wonderful neighborhood.

1677 Mariposa

This is the cutest marketed tear down I have ever seen. I get it.. A huge lot. But the house is in decent shape, lovely archways, a bathroom that has been somewhat recently re-done, the kitchen needs so work. All this to say, yes, you could expand the house without crushing its cottage soul. The backyard is spectacular. The 2 negatives: It backs right up to the train and for those looking to build there is a huge redwood that sits pretty close to the middle of the backyard.

455 Margarita

This one was rough. Actually it is a perfect roommate house. The division of space is quite harsh, there is no flow, but with 2 bedrooms downstairs and 2 upstairs, when I thought who is this house suited for… college students! While not on El Camino it is close enough where you don’t really feel like you are deep and settled into a neighborhood.

3751 El Centro

This one helluva a difficult layout. The main floor is great, has a flow to it, so much so I didn’t realize there was a basement level until I was like ‘wait, where are the other bedrooms?’ The downstairs has 3 bedrooms, so if you have teenagers, this could be perfect! Overall the light wells weren’t big enough so the basement feels quite dark and leaves you staring at cement walls. It is a new build but at this price range, I think there are more functional layouts to be found.

761 Encina Grande Drive

I love the Barron Park neighborhood! This house had such a great feel to it. Yes, work to be done, but had the soul of a family house and a backyard that if re-worked to not have so much stuff going on would let the house breath a bit more on the lot and give a better indoor / outdoor flow. 2 families were on tour to see this property with their agents, so I expect this one will move! The price feels a bit high, but we will see where the market takes it!

680 Georgia Ave

Perfect home, ready to go. I would pick this over 761 Encina Grande if I were a family shopping today! The property gets a ton of light, the additions to the house make sense and are functional. I’d probably look to update the bathrooms at some point, for the color palette mainly, the bathrooms do look relatively current and the kitchen feels a bit tight – but it was also staged with a lot of stools and chairs! This one will go fast.

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Lisa M. Musich, Compass Palo Alto

May 30, 2026

The Week That Was

Monday | Half Moon Bay & Moss Beach

Memorial Day took me somewhere unexpected and entirely worthwhile: out to Half Moon Bay to show a client properties along the coast. It was a genuine education in a market that operates by its own logic, and one I left with real appreciation for. Below are a few learnings from my research and discussions worth knowing if you’re exploring coastal San Mateo County real estate:

• The highway matters more than the map. Properties west of Highway 1 – ocean side – command a meaningful premium and tend to carry shorter days on market. East of the highway, you’re often looking at longer days on market and more negotiating room, even at lower price points.
• Half Moon Bay proper vs. Moss Beach vs. El Granada are distinct micro-markets with different buyer profiles, neighborhood characters, and price ceilings. Lumping them together is a mistake.
• Coastal fog is a lifestyle variable, not just weather. Buyers from Palo Alto often underestimate how consistently cool and grey the coast runs, even in summer. Those who love it, love it completely. Those who don’t find out quickly.
• Price per square foot drops significantly compared to Palo Alto and Menlo Park, but liquidity is lower, meaning when you want to sell, your buyer pool is smaller and more specialized.
• The commute math is real. Half Moon Bay to Sand Hill Road is roughly 35–45 minutes on a good day. For some buyers that’s freedom. For others it becomes the reason they eventually move back east of the hills.

My client was engaged, the properties were interesting, and I left the coast wishing Palo Alto were just a little closer to that ocean air. Not a bad way to spend a holiday.

Tuesday — Sorted Estate

Tuesday had me skipping broker tour in favor of lunch with the proprietors of Sorted Estate — a team I recommend frequently and with confidence. What sets them apart starts with their business model: unlike competitors who mandate a lump-sum fee upfront just to begin the work (a $10,000 retainer to get started is a real-world example from another firm), Sorted Estate doesn’t operate that way. They come in, fully clear and prepare a home for sale or rental, and do so with a philosophy rooted in giving everything a second life vs heading to the landfill. In a market where sellers are often overwhelmed by the logistics of transitioning out of a longtime family home, having a trusted partner who handles that process thoughtfully and responsibly is genuinely valuable. If you’re a seller in the Palo Alto, Menlo Park, or Atherton market facing that process, Sorted Estate is worth knowing about.

Friday — A Los Altos Hills Gem Worth Revisiting

Friday’s tour had me showing 27673 Lupine Rd in Los Altos Hills, a property that I’ll simply describe as one-of-a-kind, and I’m not alone in that assessment. Fellow agents who have toured it agree. It’s a property that is proving difficult to sell not because of what it is, but because finding the exactly right buyer for something truly singular takes time. It went back on tour this week as a reminder to the agent community that it’s still there, still wonderful, and still waiting for its person. If you know a buyer who appreciates the exceptional and the irreplaceable, let’s talk.

I’m here for you lisamusich.com @ lisa.musich@compass.com 

TUESDAY MAY 26, 2026 — MENLO PARK & ATHERTON

MENLO PARK

206 Sand Hill Cir, Menlo Park — $2,588,000 | 3bd/2.5ba · 2,170 sqft · Keri Nicholas, Parc Agency · Townhome · Sharon Heights

675 Sharon Park Dr #311, Menlo Park — $899,000 | 2bd/2ba · 986 sqft · Mary Molinari, Coldwell Banker · Condo · Price reduced $86,000 from $985,000

675 Sharon Park Dr #115, Menlo Park — $699,000 | 1bd/1ba · 739 sqft · Nikan Danaei, Coldwell Banker · Condo · Sharon Heights

804 18th Ave, Menlo Park — $1,998,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,200 sqft · 5,619 sqft lot · Lori Orion, Golden Gate Sotheby’s 

ATHERTON

15 Lloyden Dr, Atherton — $4,289,000 | 3bd/2.5ba · 1,680 sqft · 14,542 sqft lot · Judy Citron, Compass 

FRIDAY MAY 29, 2026 — PALO ALTO

PALO ALTO

411 Adobe Pl, Palo Alto — $3,488,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,690 sqft · 8,449 sqft lot · DeLeon Team, Deleon Realty · Eichler

3991 Sutherland Dr, Palo Alto — $2,598,000 | 4bd/2ba · 1,363 sqft · 9,301 sqft lot · Connie Miller, Compass

444 San Antonio Rd #2C, Palo Alto — $1,460,000 | 2bd/2.5ba · 1,556 sqft · 2,521 sqft lot · Annie Watson, Coldwell Banker · Townhome

621 Wellsbury Way, Palo Alto — $3,489,000 | 4bd/2ba · 1,710 sqft · 7,395 sqft lot · Robert Purnell, Compass

1677 Mariposa Ave, Palo Alto — $3,600,000 | 2bd/1.5ba · 1,024 sqft · 13,092 sqft lot · Young Platinum Group, Golden Gate Sotheby’s · Land play — priced at $275/sqft of lot

500 Fulton St #105, Palo Alto — $1,408,000 | 2bd/1.5ba · 1,080 sqft · Riette Fallant, Compass · Condo

519 Webster St, Palo Alto — $6,495,000 | 3bd/3.5ba · 2,695 sqft · Zach Trailer, Compass · Penthouse condo 

515 Webster St, Palo Alto — $4,995,000 | 3bd/3.5ba · 2,823 sqft · Zach Trailer, Compass · Condo 

928–930 Scott St, Palo Alto — $4,500,000 | 4bd/3ba · 2,018 sqft · 5,625 sqft lot · Jean-Luc Laminette, Compass ·  Price reduced $198,000 from $4,698,000

518 Everett Ave A, Palo Alto — $1,288,000 | 2bd/1ba · 1,044 sqft · Penny Goldcamp, Coldwell Banker · Condo 

As I head into this next week… Two active client situations are front of mind. The first involves a meeting with a builder and architect to determine whether they can reach an approved build plan and remove contingencies on an existing offer, the kind of moment in a transaction where preparation and vision either align or don’t. The second involves a buyer working to secure a pre-approval letter from Stanford, which, and I say this with genuine bewilderment, apparently takes four weeks. Four weeks. For a letter. In a market where properties move in days, that timeline deserves its own conversation. If you’re buying in the Palo Alto area and your purchase is tied to institutional approval timelines, planning ahead isn’t optional. It’s the strategy.

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Lisa M. Musich, Compass Palo Alto

Lisa M. Musich of Compass Palo Alto wrapped up Tuesday’s May 19th Menlo Park and Atherton broker tour with two themes running through the morning in parallel: the quiet beauty of English-style gardens, two of the most spectacular I’ve encountered on any tour this year, and a market that is sending an increasingly clear message to sellers who haven’t done their pricing homework.

The gardens first. There is something about a mature, intentionally planted English garden (yes, even in California!) the boxwoods, the layered greenery, the sense that someone has been tending this land for decades that no staging budget can replicate. Two properties on today’s tour had exactly that. In a market where so much of the conversation centers on square footage, price per foot, and finish levels, a property that makes you not want to leave the backyard is genuinely rare. More on both below.

Now the market reality check. Compare today’s Menlo Park and Atherton tour sheet to where we were in late April and the pattern is hard to ignore. Repeat appearances are up. Price reductions are accumulating. 1225 San Mateo Dr has now absorbed a $500,000 reduction. 1354 Sherman Ave came down $200,000. Both have been on multiple consecutive tours. The Menlo Park and Atherton real estate market is not broken, demand is real and active at the right price, but it is disciplined. Buyers in this market in 2026 are informed, patient, and unwilling to overpay. If a property isn’t moving, the market is telling the seller something. The sellers who are listening will transact. The ones who aren’t will keep showing up on tour sheets.

If you want to navigate this market with someone who is on the ground every week, I’m here. Follow along at lisamusich.com – – – Lisa M. Musich, Compass Palo Alto.

The Properties Worth Talking About

90 Holbrook Ln, Atherton: $4,998,000 | 5bd/4.5ba · 3,734 sqft · 24,262 sqft lot 

Douglas Andrew Gonzalez, Coldwell Banker

I don’t need to say much here beyond this: three separate agent-client parties on tour told the listing agent to expect an offer. That kind of immediate, multi-party conviction is the most honest market signal there is. This was a custom build for the sellers, and the quality of construction is evident throughout: original wood floors, thoughtful layout, and while there is room for updates, nothing is pressing. The expansive English-style garden is exceptional, the kind of outdoor space that earns its own reputation. And the detail that stuck with me most: a well-placed balcony off the primary bathroom, designed specifically to let you open the door for fresh air while preparing for the day. Small, intentional, perfect. For buyers seeking Atherton real estate under $5M with genuine land and move-in quality, this one will not last.

192 Fair Oaks Ln, Atherton — $14,750,000 | 6bd/5.5ba · 6,905 sqft · 49,920 sqft lot 

Judy Citron, Compass

The property this house sits on is just beyond. Set at the end of a private road, bordered by mature trees, with English-style gardens and an expansive lush backyard that Lisa M. Musich walked twice and genuinely didn’t want to leave. This is the kind of land that simply cannot be manufactured at any price in the Atherton real estate market. The house itself dates to 1910 and has received care over the years, but a buyer at nearly $15M will need to arrive with a vision. There is no gym, no theater, no grand entertaining pavilion, no butler’s pantry, yet. But with nearly 50,000 sqft of land, the opportunity to expand and create all of those things on your own terms is entirely there. The mirrored paned doors throughout are quietly elegant and, practical or not by today’s standards, I hope whoever buys this property has the wisdom to keep them. The honest question: will this move at $14.75M in its current state? That is the market conversation to watch.

The Menlo Park Middle Market

723 Gilbert Ave, Menlo Park — $2,998,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,592 sqft · 7,831 sqft lot

Dulcy Freeman, Golden Gate Sotheby’s

A charming bungalow that makes an immediate impression, dark grey exterior with black chimney and shutters, a daring choice in a more traditional Menlo Park neighborhood that pays off completely in terms of curb appeal. The backyard is generous and still holds untapped potential, with room to add an ADU for the right buyer. The one note: the primary bathroom runs tight. If the budget allows, punching it out into the backyard to create a proper suite — and potentially reconfiguring the adjacent rooms, all conveniently clustered on one side of the house would meaningfully elevate the property. A strong offering for young families or buyers looking to right-size into Menlo Park real estate with genuine upside.

1909 Menalto Ave, Menlo Park — $5,295,000 | 4bd/4.5ba · 2,514 sqft · 7,562 sqft lot 

Tim Kerns, Coldwell Banker

This one is going to require a very specific buyer and that buyer exists, but they need to find this property. From the street, curb appeal is minimal and the home reads as tight. But the configuration tells a different story: a newly built two-story home plus a separate income-generating ADU on the lot. The tradeoff is real as the primary balcony looks directly at the back wall of the rental unit, and the main home’s backyard is limited by the lot split that made the ADU possible. The rental income is genuine and the financials will work for the right buyer. For anyone evaluating Menlo Park investment properties or house-hacking opportunities at this price point, this deserves a closer look. As for removing the ADU and reclaiming the land that is a conversation for the City of Menlo Park!

Also on Tour — Menlo Park & Atherton

1147 Windsor Way, Menlo Park — $11,250,000 | 7bd/7.5ba · 5,932 sqft · 10,206 sqft lot · Hossein Jalali, Coldwell Banker 

1931 Oakdell Dr, Menlo Park — $4,495,000 | 4bd/3ba · 2,709 sqft · 10,454 sqft lot 

Caitlin Darke, Compass

208 Stanford Ave, Menlo Park — $4,498,000 | 4bd/4.5ba · 3,120 sqft · 5,625 sqft lot

Kimberly Carter, Coldwell Banker 

1354 Sherman Ave, Menlo Park — $4,780,000 | 5bd/4ba · 2,790 sqft · 6,250 sqft lot

Brent & Mary Gullixson, Compass — Price reduced $200,000. 

2125 Harkins Ave, Menlo Park — $2,398,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,489 sqft · 6,387 sqft lot 

Alana Corso, Christie’s Sereno

655 Roble Ave, Menlo Park — $1,825,000 | 3bd/2.5ba · 1,240 sqft · 2,801 sqft lot

Judy Citron, Compass

365 Cherry Ave, Menlo Park — $1,249,000 | 1bd/1ba · 640 sqft · 4,040 sqft lot

Rick Barrelier, eXp Realty 

1225 San Mateo Dr, Menlo Park — $6,700,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,410 sqft · 20,000 sqft lot 

Steve Bianchi, Realty World

78 Middlefield Rd, Atherton — $13,500,000 | 7bd/7.5ba · 8,297 sqft · 43,661 sqft lot 

Karen Lin, RE/MAX Accord 

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Lisa M. Musich, Compass Palo Alto

May 15, 2026

Lisa M. Musich of Compass Palo Alto wrapped up Friday’s May 15th tour with one clear takeaway: this week, Palo Alto real estate showed up. After last week’s sheet felt like it was stuck in neutral with townhomes, condos, and starter homes dominating, today’s tour delivered range, character, and more than a few properties worth talking about seriously.

And the timing couldn’t be more fitting. Palo Alto is anything but a sleepy Peninsula suburb this weekend. BTS is in town for three sold-out shows at Stanford Stadium, with tens of thousands of fans descending on a city that, for all its buttoned-up reputation, knows how to have a moment. 

The range on today’s sheet – from $735K to $18.888M – is a reminder that Palo Alto real estate is never just one market. It’s a dozen conversations happening at once, each with a different buyer, timeline, and calculus. My job is knowing which conversation you need to be in and making sure you’re ready when the right property surfaces. This week had several worth moving on. Follow the market weekly at lisamusich.com — Lisa M. Musich, Compass Palo Alto.

And, for those of you who are wondering why I am writing in the 3rd person… SEO my friends, SEO!

The Standout of the Tour

1353 Martin Ave — $10,000,000 | 5bd/5.5ba · 3,117 sqft · 8,395 sqft lot · Young Platinum Group, Golden Gate Sotheby’s

This one stuck with me. A custom-built home completed in 2015, 1353 Martin Ave is the rare property that delivers on both design and livability in equal measure. Walk through the front door and your eye goes straight to the backyard which is framed by a full nano wall that dissolves the boundary between inside and out. The attention to detail throughout is genuine rather than performative: every bathroom uses the same tile, but the color palette and placement shift in each one, creating a sense of cohesion without repetition. Bedrooms run on the smaller side but are perfectly and logically configured, with bathrooms and closets exactly where you’d want them. And radiant floors throughout give the whole home a warmth that no amount of staging can manufacture. For buyers seeking premier custom Palo Alto luxury real estate in the $10M range, this is one to move on quickly.

The Character Properties

2275 Amherst St — $7,250,000 | 7bd/3.5ba · 3,355 sqft · 19,563 sqft lot · Leannah and Laurel, Christie’s Sereno

A grand Victorian dame on nearly half an acre in one of the most sought-after pockets of Palo Alto real estate. The historic photographs displayed throughout tell the story, this house once stood alone in what became a neighborhood, and its bones reflect that original confidence. I will admit freely to being a sucker for an old home, the quirky hallways, the surprising connections between rooms, the sense that the house has lived multiple lives. But eyes open: the updates made here don’t always honor the spirit of the architecture, and four bedrooms including the primary sharing a single upstairs bathroom is a practical reality that buyers need to sit with. The porch, however, is spectacular. The backyard is genuinely untapped potential, with room for an ADU that could transform this property’s long-term value proposition. A thoughtful buyer with a vision for a respectful, practical interior remodel could unlock something exceptional here.

1427 Byron St — $5,798,000 | 4bd/2.5ba · 3,030 sqft · 5,600 sqft lot · Heng Seroff Group, Compass

If you subscribe to Architectural Digest, this is your house. Delft tile details, Colefax & Fowler wallpaper, a statement kitchen with floor-to-ceiling white subway tile that flows seamlessly into the dining area, all housed in what reads from the street as a modest cottage with a white picket fence. The juxtaposition is the point and it works beautifully. Understated from the curb, quietly sophisticated inside. One of the more distinctive Professorville homes to hit the Palo Alto market in recent memory.

1150 Byron St — $6,495,000 | 4bd/3.5ba · 3,293 sqft · 5,625 sqft lot · Jennifer Buenrostro, Compass

A newer Craftsman-style home with the kind of details that signal real intention: stained glass in the archways, a proper entry with a built-in bench (a small thing that makes a significant difference in how a home begins), and a layout that speaks to how people actually live. The back patio, however, is overbuilt for the lot size and the overall footprint feels tight on the land. Beautiful craftsmanship throughout, but the outdoor-to-indoor ratio will be a consideration for buyers who prioritize garden and outdoor living in their Palo Alto home search.

The Starter & Value Plays

237 Edlee Ave — $2,798,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,690 sqft · 6,000 sqft lot · Denise Simons, Compass

A wonderful starter home in Charleston Meadows and the market apparently agrees. A young family expecting their first child at the end of May was on the tour and, from what I overheard, heading straight to their agent to prepare an offer. That kind of immediate buyer conviction is the most honest real estate review there is. A mid-century modern that delivers on the promise of the neighborhood and the price point. For first-time buyers searching for Palo Alto homes for sale under $3M, this is worth moving on.

640 Fairmede Ave — $6,988,000 | 5bd/5.5ba · 3,753 sqft · 11,215 sqft lot · Delia Fei, Compass

Full disclosure: this property has appeared on the last three broker tours and I finally made it through the door today. Worth the wait. I am generally not a new build enthusiast, but this one earns its distinction with a genuinely smart single-story layout. The flow is excellent and the floor plan allows for thoughtful modification if desired; the two bedrooms on one wing could plausibly be reconfigured into an ADU. The wine cellar wall as a design element felt like overkill while it provides a welcome division in what would otherwise be one long open run from front to back, I think there are more subtle and complementary ways to achieve the same effect.

The Land Conversation

342 Kellogg Ave — $18,888,000 | 5bd/4ba · 2,859 sqft · 26,388 sqft lot · Annie Watson, Coldwell Banker

Old Palo Alto land at $18.888M which, for context, starts to look almost measured next to the $24M Bryant Street deal we discussed back in May. The existing house has genuine quirks that I actually appreciated. The original structure and its addition have a character that, with vision, could find its way into any new building plans rather than simply being cleared. The mature redwoods on the lot aren’t moving, but they can be worked around and ultimately become an asset rather than a constraint. This feels like a property where a family has built decades of memories, and the right buyer will honor that while building the next chapter. For developers and buyers exploring Old Palo Alto real estate opportunities at this scale, land of this caliber rarely surfaces.

Also on Tour

1545–1565 Stanford Ave — $4,750,000 | 4bd/4.5ba · 2,226 sqft · 9,375 sqft lot · Kelly Griggs, Coldwell Banker.

746 Santa Ynez St — $5,300,000 | 6bd/3.5ba · 4,010 sqft · 50,300 sqft lot · Chris Iverson, Golden Gate Sotheby’s.

1875 University Ave — $3,998,000 | 5bd/4ba · 3,274 sqft · 12,862 sqft lot · Annie Watson, Coldwell Banker.

3057 South Ct — $3,195,000 | 3bd/1.5ba · 1,228 sqft · 6,456 sqft lot · Timothy Foy, Midtown Realty.

2355 Louis Rd — $3,395,000 | 4bd/2ba · 1,260 sqft · 7,496 sqft lot · Tommy Derrick, Broker.

566 Everett Ave — $2,810,000 | 4bd/1.5ba · 1,008 sqft · 5,000 sqft lot · Jen Sullivan, Compass.

1017 Oregon Ave — $2,395,000 | 2bd/1ba · 1,133 sqft · 5,663 sqft lot · Kelly Kim, Coldwell Banker.

360 Fernando Ave — $1,930,000 | 2bd/1.5ba · 903 sqft · 3,045 sqft lot · DeLeon Team.

410 Sheridan Ave #444 — $885,000 | 1bd/1ba · 804 sqft · Condo · Jennifer Buenrostro, Compass. Price reduced $113K from $998,000. 

444 San Antonio Rd #7B — $1,650,000 | 2bd/2.5ba · 1,556 sqft · Townhome · Mike Aranda, Guide Real Estate.

1982 W Bayshore Rd #219, East Palo Alto — $735,000 | 2bd/2ba · 1,186 sqft · Condo · Timothy Trailer, Compass.

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Lisa M. Musich, Compass Palo Alto

Lisa M. Musich of Compass Palo Alto spent Tuesday’s May 12th tour doing what she loves, walking some of the most compelling real estate in the Bay Area, including a quick detour into Woodside’s sprawling estate country. More on that below. But first, a market musing worth sharing.

The SF reality check: TechCrunch published a piece last week titled “San Francisco’s Housing Market Has Lost Its Mind” and frankly, it earns the headline. A six-bedroom home in Cow Hollow listed at $7.95M just sold for $15M. A 4,100-square-foot home in Presidio Heights listed at $4.4M sold for $8.2M, nearly double asking, within a week. The driver? San Francisco is home to some of the most valuable private companies in the world, and their employees have been quietly accumulating, and increasingly cashing out, their fortunes. OpenAI and Anthropic have allowed employees to sell shares in secondary transactions, putting significant capital into the hands of people who already live in the city and want to upgrade. TechCrunchTechCrunch

Down here on the Peninsula, the Menlo Park, Palo Alto and Atherton real estate market feels like a different planet, measured, deliberate, and fundamentally grounded. Buyers here aren’t caught up in a frenzy, that is unless that one property that send buyer’s swooning and being multiple offers deep!

And then there’s Woodside. Every time I venture out to tour a large acreage property in the hills, I’m reminded why I love this part of the Bay Area. There’s something about land… real land, measured in acres not square feet that puts everything in perspective. 

The Woodside Detour: Worth Every Minute

15 Hidden Valley Ln, Woodside — $38,800,000 | 4bd/3.5ba · 5,995 sqft · 279,457 sqft lot (6.4 acres) · Brent & Mary Gullixson, Compass

What a property. Walking in I wasn’t immediately sold until I was. The floor plan initially reads as choppy, but spend time moving through the rooms and you realize what’s actually happening: each space flows into the next while maintaining its own intimate scale. In a home this size, that’s a design achievement. The primary suite is spectacular, though it sits apart from the other bedrooms, a feature or a drawback depending entirely on your lifestyle. The Frank Lloyd Wright influence is unmistakable in the wood-framed glass windows and the careful detailing on the staircases.

But the grounds are what will stop you cold. A working vineyard, a pool and pool house, a tennis court, a treehouse wrapping around mature redwoods, outdoor showers, and a separate structure staged as a hangout space that honestly reads more as a guest cottage. At 6.4 flat acres in Woodside, this is the kind of compound that exists in a category of one. For buyers seeking ultra-luxury Woodside real estate with genuine land and compound living, this is as rare as it gets.

Menlo Park: The Interesting Middle

675 Evergreen St, Menlo Park — $4,488,000 | 4bd/2ba · 2,220 sqft · 10,010 sqft lot · 

DeLeon Team, Deleon Realty

Funky in the best way. The angles, the non-linear spaces, the walls of windows flooding the interior with light this has the fingerprints of a distinctive builder, and interestingly the neighboring property that sold late last year appears to be from the same hand. Move-in ready with lush grounds and a layout that rewards buyers who appreciate something with personality. The one note: the primary bathroom runs on the smaller side, leaving a future expansion project on the table for the right owner. For buyers seeking modernized Eichler-style homes in Central Menlo Park, this one delivers.

1345 Delfino Way, Menlo Park — $4,498,000 | 5bd/3.5ba · 2,471 sqft · 8,684 sqft lot · 

Keri Nicholas, Parc Agency

The great room in this home is genuinely Eichler-esque offering floor-to-ceiling corner windows, a fireplace pushed to one side, a wonderful beamed ceiling. There’s clearly been significant investment in updates, but some of those updates feel like a force fit. Rather than reconfiguring walls for better flow or bathroom proportions that meet today’s expectations, the work was layered onto the existing bones. The galley kitchen will divide opinion. And if I were advising a buyer here, I’d be talking seriously about removing the pool, it consumes too much of the lot, and creating a backyard that lives as large as the rest of the home promises. Strong fundamentals, some vision required.

Atherton: Confidence and Question Marks

393 Atherton Ave, Atherton — $10,500,000 | 5bd/8.5ba · 7,510 sqft · 43,561 sqft lot · 

Tom LeMieux, Compass

Grand in scale, stately in its grounds and pool, but this property feels like it’s asking a buyer to meet it where it is rather than where the market is. The home blends architectural styles in a way that doesn’t fully resolve, carries a very particular color palette, and reads as dated in its finishes. The amenities list is impressive, offering a gym, theater, wine cellar,  but a buyer will need to come in with both a project mindset and a budget to match. For the right buyer targeting Atherton luxury real estate with a full acre and significant upside, the bones are there. The vision just needs to follow.

Also on Tour — Menlo Park & Atherton

1225 San Mateo Dr, Menlo Park — $7,200,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,410 sqft · 20,000 sqft lot – This has been on tour a few times = they might need to consider a price reduction.

1800 Oakdell Dr, Menlo Park — $5,895,000 | 4bd/3.5ba · 2,878 sqft · 10,455 sqft lot — 

707 Valparaiso Ave, Menlo Park — $1,490,000 | 3bd/2.5ba · 1,102 sqft · Townhome — The week’s most accessible Menlo Park entry point.

451 Oak Grove Ave #1, Menlo Park — $1,468,000 | 2bd/2ba · 1,296 sqft · Condo

85 Belbrook Way, Atherton — $13,988,000 | 5bd/6.5ba · 7,628 sqft · 47,045 sqft lot — Price reduced $1M from $14,988,000. 

58 Deodora Dr, Atherton — $10,995,000 | 5bd/3.5ba · 4,766 sqft · 40,170 sqft lot — Price reduced $1M from $11,995,000. 

Two significant price reductions in Atherton’s $10M+ tier in the same week is a trend Lisa M. Musich will be watching closely.

What I’m Watching

Two $1M price reductions in Atherton’s upper tier on the same tour sheet while San Francisco buyers are paying $8M over asking on Presidio Heights mediocrity (sorry to say, it’s great you have money to spend but is spending $8mil over ask a good investment?) tells you everything about the difference in market psychology between the city and the Peninsula. Down here, sellers are adjusting. Buyers maybe have some leverage they haven’t had in a while at the top end? 

If you’re in the market for Atherton luxury real estate above $10M, now is the time to be in the conversation. Reach out directly lisa.musich@compass.com.

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May 8, 2026

Lisa M. Musich of Compass Palo Alto hit Friday’s May 8th broker tour and found a sheet that felt more like January than May. If the busy spring season was supposed to arrive with a bang, someone forgot to tell today’s inventory. Townhomes, condos, and entry-level starter homes dominated the sheet with the mid-range and luxury segments being conspicuously absent.

What Lisa is watching: This is the split market playing out in real time. Confident, high-end purchasers are driving competition at the luxury end, while more cautious buyers are weighing layoffs, interest rates, and global instability before making a move. When luxury sellers aren’t bringing inventory to tour, it either means they’re selling off-market or they’re watching and waiting. Either way, buyers in that range should be working with an agent who has their ear to the ground. 

That’s what I’m here for — reach out directly lisa.musich@compass.com 

PROPERTIES VISITED

1157 Lincoln Ave — $2,888,000 | 4bd/2.5ba · 1,834 sqft · 2,647 sqft lot 

What I expected to be an alleyway with garages lining the street, turned out to be a row of what were worker’s housing from the 1920s, now living their latest life as single-family homes in Palo Alto. The tucked-away positioning away from any main road is a genuine plus. That said, the layout creates real livability questions: two bedrooms upstairs share a bathroom, one downstairs bedroom has no bathroom and relies on a half bath shared with the washer and dryer, and the fourth bedroom has a full bath. Ceiling heights downstairs run short, adding to the compressed feel. Charming history, but buyers need to go in clear-eyed about the functional trade-offs.

2302 Webster St — $4,500,000 | 3bd/2ba · 2,076 sqft · 6,722 sqft lot 

Webster was a standout of the day. They managed to execute a thoughtful remodel while preserving original character details, increasingly hard to find in Palo Alto real estate at any price. The backyard is wonderful, and a two-car garage sits perfectly positioned for conversion if a future owner ever wanted to expand the living footprint. There is still work to be done; the shared bathroom retains its original pink subway tile and a tiny stall shower, and the windows are all original, but for buyers who understand that those are opportunities rather than deal-breakers, this one delivers.

699 Oregon Ave — $2,988,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,385 sqft · 5,040 sqft lot · PA 237 · Garage conversion brings to 1,611 sqft 

This is move-in ready with upgrades that are well executed. Two significant considerations: first, this property sits on the corner of a busy intersection. The mature landscaping does serious work creating a buffer and you won’t see the street, but you will hear it. Second, the converted garage has been staged as a bedroom but has no bathroom, a configuration that will be a dealbreaker for buyers who consider a garage non-negotiable. For buyers who don’t need the garage and appreciate a turnkey Palo Alto home, this is worth a look.

ALSO ON TOUR 

3830 Carlson Cir — $3,999,000 | 4bd/3.5ba · 2,496 sqft · 6,695 sqft lot 

707 Charleston Ct — $3,998,000 | 7bd/3.5ba · 3,061 sqft · 7,991 sqft lot 

4133 Wilkie Way — $2,988,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,596 sqft · 6,160 sqft lot 

800 E Charleston Rd #9 — $1,638,000 | 2bd/2.5ba · 1,359 sqft · Condo/Townhome

101 Acacia Ln — $2,685,000 | 3bd/2.5ba · 1,735 sqft · Townhome

100 Koa Ct — $2,595,000 | 3bd/2.5ba · 2,040 sqft · Townhome

103 Koa Ct — $2,098,000 | 2bd/2.5ba · 1,548 sqft · Townhome

290 Leland Ave — $3,848,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,513 sqft · 6,250 sqft lot · 

2066 Byron St — $5,898,000 | 4bd/4ba · 3,120 sqft · 7,590 sqft lot 

1157 Lincoln Ave — $2,888,000 | 4bd/2.5ba · 1,834 sqft · 2,647 sqft lot 

543 Everett Ct — $3,388,000 | Triplex/6bd · 2,578 sqft · 4,250 sqft lot · Price reduced $562K 

101 Alma St #201 — $1,388,888 | 2bd/2ba · 1,216 sqft · Condo

636 Alvarado Row — $2,675,000 | 4bd/2.5ba · 2,656 sqft · 11,160 sqft lot ·

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May 8, 2026

Lisa M. Musich of Compass Palo Alto hit Friday’s May 8th broker tour and found a sheet that felt more like January than May. If the busy spring season was supposed to arrive with a bang, someone forgot to tell today’s inventory. Townhomes, condos, and entry-level starter homes dominated the sheet with the mid-range and luxury segments being conspicuously absent.

What Lisa is watching: This is the split market playing out in real time. Confident, high-end purchasers are driving competition at the luxury end, while more cautious buyers are weighing layoffs, interest rates, and global instability before making a move. When luxury sellers aren’t bringing inventory to tour, it either means they’re selling off-market or they’re watching and waiting. Either way, buyers in that range should be working with an agent who has their ear to the ground. 

That’s what I’m here for — reach out directly lisa.musich@compass.com 

PROPERTIES VISITED

1157 Lincoln Ave — $2,888,000 | 4bd/2.5ba · 1,834 sqft · 2,647 sqft lot 

What I expected to be an alleyway with garages lining the street, turned out to be a row of what were worker’s housing from the 1920s, now living their latest life as single-family homes in Palo Alto. The tucked-away positioning away from any main road is a genuine plus. That said, the layout creates real livability questions: two bedrooms upstairs share a bathroom, one downstairs bedroom has no bathroom and relies on a half bath shared with the washer and dryer, and the fourth bedroom has a full bath. Ceiling heights downstairs run short, adding to the compressed feel. Charming history, but buyers need to go in clear-eyed about the functional trade-offs.

2302 Webster St — $4,500,000 | 3bd/2ba · 2,076 sqft · 6,722 sqft lot 

Webster was a standout of the day. They managed to execute a thoughtful remodel while preserving original character details, increasingly hard to find in Palo Alto real estate at any price. The backyard is wonderful, and a two-car garage sits perfectly positioned for conversion if a future owner ever wanted to expand the living footprint. There is still work to be done; the shared bathroom retains its original pink subway tile and a tiny stall shower, and the windows are all original, but for buyers who understand that those are opportunities rather than deal-breakers, this one delivers.

699 Oregon Ave — $2,988,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,385 sqft · 5,040 sqft lot · PA 237 · Garage conversion brings to 1,611 sqft 

This is move-in ready with upgrades that are well executed. Two significant considerations: first, this property sits on the corner of a busy intersection. The mature landscaping does serious work creating a buffer and you won’t see the street, but you will hear it. Second, the converted garage has been staged as a bedroom but has no bathroom, a configuration that will be a dealbreaker for buyers who consider a garage non-negotiable. For buyers who don’t need the garage and appreciate a turnkey Palo Alto home, this is worth a look.

ALSO ON TOUR 

3830 Carlson Cir — $3,999,000 | 4bd/3.5ba · 2,496 sqft · 6,695 sqft lot 

707 Charleston Ct — $3,998,000 | 7bd/3.5ba · 3,061 sqft · 7,991 sqft lot 

4133 Wilkie Way — $2,988,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,596 sqft · 6,160 sqft lot 

800 E Charleston Rd #9 — $1,638,000 | 2bd/2.5ba · 1,359 sqft · Condo/Townhome

101 Acacia Ln — $2,685,000 | 3bd/2.5ba · 1,735 sqft · Townhome

100 Koa Ct — $2,595,000 | 3bd/2.5ba · 2,040 sqft · Townhome

103 Koa Ct — $2,098,000 | 2bd/2.5ba · 1,548 sqft · Townhome

290 Leland Ave — $3,848,000 | 3bd/2ba · 1,513 sqft · 6,250 sqft lot · 

2066 Byron St — $5,898,000 | 4bd/4ba · 3,120 sqft · 7,590 sqft lot 

1157 Lincoln Ave — $2,888,000 | 4bd/2.5ba · 1,834 sqft · 2,647 sqft lot 

543 Everett Ct — $3,388,000 | Triplex/6bd · 2,578 sqft · 4,250 sqft lot · Price reduced $562K 

101 Alma St #201 — $1,388,888 | 2bd/2ba · 1,216 sqft · Condo

636 Alvarado Row — $2,675,000 | 4bd/2.5ba · 2,656 sqft · 11,160 sqft lot ·

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

My Musings

This week’s broker tour across Menlo Park and Atherton revealed a market telling two very different stories—and a missing third.

On one end: ultra-luxury dominance.

Three properties above $15M, most notably the ~$36M Atherton estate on Almendral, alongside offerings near $20M and $15M, signal that high-end inventory is not only coming to market, but doing so with confidence. 

But the question lingering beneath the surface:

Will they sell quickly?

There’s a growing conversation that’s becoming more present around whether ultra-high-net-worth buyers are pausing in California amid ongoing discussions of a potential “billionaire’s tax.” While Atherton remains one of the most resilient luxury enclaves in the country, wealth is mobile. For some buyers, this may introduce hesitation, longer decision timelines, or sharper negotiation strategies rather than outright exits.

I am interested to see how long these take to sell and if they are on or over / under their list price.

MENLO PARK 301 – Sharon Heights / Stanford Hills

Listing Agent Broker: David Weil, Pacific Trust Real Estate 

Address: 2395 Branner Dr 

Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 2 Full

Sqft: 2250

Lot Sqft: 13612

Price:$3,425,000 

Listing Agent remarks:  Great opportunity in Stanford Hills. Do not miss!

My takeaways from March 2026: Tucked into a lesser-known pocket of Stanford Hills in Menlo Park, this property stands out for its rare privacy—backing directly to a nature preserve with no rear neighbors.

The current layout feels somewhat compartmentalized, which compresses the living experience despite the square footage. That said, this is a classic “good bones, great upside” opportunity: move-in ready today, with clear potential to rework the floor plan into a more open, modern flow.

For buyers prioritizing location, privacy, and long-term value in Menlo Park, this is one to look closely at.

See listing details here

Listing Agent Broker: Brian Pirzadeh, eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc. 

Address: 2140 Santa Cruz Ave C209

Bedrooms: 2 – Bathrooms: 2 Full

Sqft: 1203

Lot Sqft: N/A

Price: $978,000

HOA: $1015 p/m

Listing Agent remarks: Condo Remarks: 55+ Community, sought after model, attractive updates, all new paint

My takeaways (previous): I’ve covered this complex a few times before. It is a 55+ community. While it is an older complex the big center lawn area with the pool is definitely a selling point. What one should double check is if this unit has a washer and dryer, originally these were built without in-unit machines – there is a shared laundry room.

See listing details here

MENLO PARK 303 – Central Menlo

Listing Agent Broker: Billy McNair, Coldwell Banker Realty 

Address: 1650 Oak Ave

Bedrooms: 7 – Bathrooms: 7 Full, 1 Half

Sqft: 7429 

Lot Sqft: 15218 

Price: $13,498,000 

Listing Agent remarks: Spectacular, 3-level designer home in Central Menlo on 0.35 acre lot w/ pool.

My takeaways: A standout in Central Menlo Park luxury real estate, this 7-bedroom designer home delivers on scale, finish, and lifestyle. From the custom tilework to statement wallpaper and seamless indoor-outdoor flow via nanowalls, this is a turnkey offering for buyers seeking high-end homes in Menlo Park.

The only hesitation: the basement level feels like an afterthought compared to the otherwise cohesive design. Still, for buyers targeting luxury homes near downtown Menlo Park, this property checks nearly every box.

See listing details here

Listing Agent / Broker: Tim Kerns, Coldwell Banker Realty

Address: 1335 N Lemon Ave

Bedrooms: 5 – Bathrooms: 5 Full, 2 Half

Sqft: 5520 

Lot Sqft: 10250 

Price: $9,895,000

Listing Agent remarks: N/A

My takeaways: A move-in-ready home in a prime Menlo Park neighborhood, this property offers strong baseline appeal for buyers seeking turnkey inventory. That said, the floor plan feels tight and somewhat over-programmed, with numerous amenities packed into the square footage.

In today’s Menlo Park housing market, where buyers are increasingly prioritizing flow and livability, this could be a point of hesitation. Not every buyer is looking for an in home theater, sometimes simplicity wins.

See listing details here

Listing Agent / Broker: Steve Bianchi, Realty World-Bianchi & Associates

Address: 1225 San Mateo Dr

Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 2 Full

Sqft: 1410

Lot Sqft: 20000

Price: $7,200,000

Listing Agent remarks: N/A

My takeaways: A rare opportunity to secure a large lot in Menlo Park, this property is compelling from a land value and development perspective. The flag lot configuration with a shared driveway and a home positioned in front will be a key consideration for buyers evaluating privacy and future build potential.

Mature redwood trees line the perimeter, enhancing the setting while also introducing planning considerations for those exploring new construction in Menlo Park.

See listing details here

Listing Agent / Broker: Keyko Pintz, The Agency

Address: 950 Olive St

Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 2 Full

Sqft: 1480

Lot Sqft: 10856

Price: $4,800,000 

Listing Agent remarks: N/A

My takeaways: With a generous lot size relative to the existing structure, this property reads as a clear redevelopment opportunity in Menlo Park. The current ~1,500 sqft home feels dated, making it less appealing for end-users seeking turnkey living.

For investors or builders focused on Menlo Park real estate development, this could serve as an ideal rental hold while navigating permits, ultimately unlocking higher long-term value.

See listing details here

MENLO PARK 304 – Allied Arts

Listing Agent / Broker: Monica & Mandy Group, Compass 

Address: 1330 Johnson St 

Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 3 Full

Sqft: 2670 

Lot Sqft: 2151 

Price: $2,150,000

HOA: $1000 p/m

Listing Agent remarks: Very spacious 4 bed/3 bath home on prime Menlo Park street close to downtown.

See listing details here

Listing Agent / Broker: Bernie Leung, Compass

Address: 776 Cambridge Ave

Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 3 Full

Sqft: 2470

Lot Sqft: 7437

Price: $4,988,000 

Listing Agent remarks: Turnkey 4b/3ba executive residence built in 2000 with open floorplan

See listing details here

MENLO PARK 308 – Willows / O’Conner Area

Listing Agent / Broker:  Jason Sewald, Clutch Property 

Address: 212 Gilbert Ave

Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 3 Full

Sqft: 1326

Lot Sqft: 4000

Price: $2,400,000 

Listing Agent remarks: Great property with versatility for today’s dynamic buyer. Large detached ADU.

See listing details here

MENLO PARK 309 – Flood Park Area

Listing Agent / Broker: Judy Citron, Compass (yes, Judy is owning Oakland Ave!)

Address: 1033 Oakland Ave

Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 2 Full

Sqft: 1800

Lot Sqft: 6348

Price: $2,889,000 

Listing Agent remarks: Rarely available 4 bedroom, remodeled, great neighborhood, MP schools

See listing details here

Address: 1036 Oakland Ave

Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 3 Full

Sqft: 2492

Lot Sqft: 5500

Price: $3,895,000

Listing Agent remarks: Custom build, tons of natural light, volume, main floor bed/office, MP schools

See listing details here

ATHERTON 291 – El Camino to Alameda

Listing Agent / Broker: Deleon Team, Deleon Realty

Address: 112 Almendral Ave

Bedrooms: 6 – Bathrooms: 7 Full, 3 Half

Sqft: 11746

Lot Sqft: 46350 

Price: $35,988,000

Listing Agent remarks: A landmark estate in prestigious Atherton

My takeaways: A true statement property in Atherton luxury real estate, this recently completed estate (2023) represents the pinnacle of Silicon Valley ultra-luxury homes. Built by Pacific Peninsula Group, the home blends scale with thoughtful livability, highlighted by details like a private coffee bar in the primary suite and multiple outdoor entertaining spaces.

For buyers in the $30M+ Atherton market, turnkey, newly constructed estates of this caliber remain rare and highly targeted.

See listing details here

Listing Agent / Broker: Liz Daschbach, Compass

Address: 284 Selby Ln

Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 2 Full

Sqft: 1720

Lot Sqft: 7500

Price: $3,495,000 

Listing Agent remarks: Stunning, completely remodeled single level in the heart of West Atherton!

My takeaways: In contrast to Atherton’s mega-estates, this fully remodeled single-level home stands out for its livability and charm. Thoughtful landscaping creates a sense of privacy, while the outdoor space benefits from a home footprint that doesn’t overwhelm the lot.

For buyers seeking entry-level Atherton homes (by Atherton standards), this is a compelling alternative to larger, more complex estates.

See listing details here

ATHERTON 293 – Lindenwood

Listing Agent / Broker: Vahid Firouzdor, Compass

Address: 98 Flood Circle

Bedrooms: 7 – Bathrooms: 8 Full, 2 Half

Sqft: 8400

Lot Sqft: 36154

Price: $19,998,888

Listing Agent remarks: N/A

My takeaways: A newly built, sprawling estate in Atherton’s Lindenwood neighborhood, this home emphasizes scale and trend-forward design. The single-story layout will appeal to a subset of luxury home buyers in Atherton, while the dual-kitchen configuration adds both cultural and functional value for entertaining.

That said, the design leans heavily into current trends, which may impact long-term timeless appeal, a consideration for buyers at this price point.

See listing details here

Listing Agent / Broker: Billy McNair, Coldwell Banker Realty

Address: 74 Lilac Dr 

Bedrooms: 8 – Bathrooms: 8 Full, 3 Half

Sqft: 9510

Lot Sqft: 39399

Price: $15,748,000

Listing Agent remarks: Lindenwood | 3-levels | Ideal floor plan | Resort-like amenities inside & out

My takeaways: This Lindenwood Atherton estate delivers classic curb appeal with a more traditional, lived-in feel, something increasingly rare among new builds. The layout across the main and upper levels is strong and highly functional for luxury family living in Atherton.

The basement level, however, feels less integrated with the rest of the home. Still, for buyers seeking character over spec-driven design, this property offers a compelling alternative within the Atherton luxury housing market.

See listing details here

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Friday, April 10, 2026

My Musings

Palo Alto Broker Tour delivered one of the strongest showings we’ve seen in recent weeks, with a noticeable uptick in overall home quality, thoughtful renovations, and well-positioned pricing across key neighborhoods like Barron Park, Greenmeadow, and Crescent Park. While inventory remains selective, buyer competition in Palo Alto real estate continues to center around homes that balance architectural integrity with modern livability.

A standout, though not yet on market, is 748 Kendall Ave in Barron Park. A thoughtfully expanded Eichler that preserves its original design DNA while adapting seamlessly for 2026 living. Natural wood ceilings, black-framed windows, and a lush, verdant setting create a calm, almost retreat-like feel—exactly what today’s Palo Alto buyers are gravitating toward.

This will be my last Palo Alto Broker tour for the next couple weeks. I am off to Minneapolis next week to catch-up with family and see a Twins game, and the following weekend I head to Healdsburg for my birthday. Woot, woot!

Palo Alto 233 – South Palo Alto

Listing Agent / Broker: Ray Hogue, Compass

Address 744 Mayview

Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 1 Full

Sqft: 1552

Lot Sqft: 10200

Price: $3,598,000

Listing Agent remarks: Fantastic opportunity to build new or remodel on a 10,200 sf property in So PA

Listing Details Here

Listing Agent / Broker: Deleon Team, Deleon Realty 

Address 226 Ely Pl 

Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 1 Full

Sqft: 1832

Lot Sqft: 9800 

Price: $2,988,000

Listing Agent remarks:  Eichler charm with unbeatable Greenmeadow location

My takeaways: Classic Greenmeadow Eichler in one of Palo Alto’s most sought-after mid-century neighborhoods. The home shows partial updates, an improved kitchen layout and expanded living space, but still leaves room for value-add improvements. Original windows and a dated primary bath suggest future investment to meet current Palo Alto buyer expectations. Move-in ready, but not fully optimized for today’s design standards.

Listing Details Here

Palo Alto 236 – College

Listing Agent / Broker: Jennifer Buenrostro, Compass

Address 410 Sheridan Ave #444 

Bedrooms: 1 – Bathrooms: 1 Full

Sqft: 804

Lot Sqft: N/A

Price: $998,000

HOA: $757 p/m

Listing Agent remarks:  Remodeled top floor condo with AC. Well maintained bldg. Fantastic location.

My takeaways: This building has been selling units for the past year, if not longer. See my original write up on this building from August 2025.

What was meant to be a quick stop turned into a full walkthrough—always a good sign. I ended up touring multiple units, including a few recently sold, which gave a broader view of the building’s appeal and pricing dynamics in this pocket of Palo Alto real estate.

The location is a standout—just steps from California Avenue, now a vibrant pedestrian plaza where residents can easily stroll, dine (Terún is a local favorite), grab coffee, and enjoy live music events like the monthly Third Thursday series. For buyers prioritizing walkability and lifestyle, this is prime College Terrace positioning.

The building itself offers a range of floor plans with thoughtful, design-forward details. Knowing the architecture firm is European explains the departure from typical Palo Alto condo inventory—there’s a distinct character here that avoids the cookie-cutter feel. Built in 1986, the property carries a sense of established quality and scale that feels “older” in the best way.

Originally designed as condominiums but operated as rentals since completion, these units now present a unique opportunity for buyers seeking well-located, design-oriented Palo Alto condos with long-term upside.

Listing Details Here

Listing Agent / Broker: Nina Moore, Douglas & Moore Real Estate, Inc.

Address 2573 Park Blvd #U204

Bedrooms: 2 – Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half

Sqft: 1319 

Lot Sqft: N/A

Price:  $990,000

HOA: $918 p/m

Listing Agent remarks: N/A

My takeaways: Location is the headline here, you have proximity to California Avenue, Caltrain, and key commuter routes makes this highly attractive for buyers prioritizing walkability and access. That said, the multi-level layout with significant stair use may limit the buyer pool. Interior courtyard-facing positioning helps mitigate train noise, a key consideration in this submarket.

Listing Details Here

Palo Alto 237 – Old Palo Alto

Listing Agent / Broker: Deleon Team, Deleon Realty  

Address 1932 Emerson St

Bedrooms: 6 – Bathrooms: 6 Full

Sqft: 5310 

Lot Sqft: 10000

Price: $9,988,000

Listing Agent remarks: Timeless Old Palo Alto estate on nearly a quarter-acre

My takeaways from 2024: This is one of the most attractive properties. The lush landscaping is breathtaking. The arched, leafy covered gate well, if you follow me on Instagram, you know how much I like an entrance way that gives a bit of mystery. The house will have a difficult layout for some. There are a number of bedrooms and entertainment space on the basement level. Yes, there are bedrooms on the second floor, but that full 6 bedroom count is split between the 2nd floor and the basement level. The main living room and kitchen area are beautifully positioned to enjoy the view of the serene backyard. 

Listing History

2022: $11,998,000 with Compass

2023: $11,650,000 with Deleon Team

2024: Stayed off market

2025: $10,500,000 then reduced to $9,988,000 with Deleon Team

2026: $9,988,000 with Deleon Team

Listing Details Here

Palo Alto 238 – Green Gables

Listing Agent / Broker: Jones/Cassel Team, Intero Real Estate Services 

Address: 559 Hilbar Ln 

Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 2 Full

Sqft: 1387 

Lot Sqft: 6000

Price: $2,998,000

Listing Agent remarks: Open all day on lockbox. Do not miss this Green Gables charmer!

My takeaways: A classic example of Green Gables Palo Alto charm. Tucked on a quiet street and near Duveneck Elementary, this home checks key boxes for family buyers. Location and neighborhood feel drive value here, making it a strong contender in this price segment.

Listing Details Here

Palo Alto 239 – Crescent Park

Listing Agent / Broker: Deleon Team, Deleon Realty   

Address 428 Maple St

Bedrooms: 5 – Bathrooms: 5 Full, 1 Half

Sqft: 4499

Lot Sqft: 22500

Price: $12,988,000

Listing Agent remarks: Crescent Park estate on more than ½ acre

My takeaways: Understated luxury in one of Palo Alto’s most prestigious neighborhoods. The home excels in scale without sacrificing intimacy. The property offers thoughtful architectural elements like partial walls and fireplaces creating defined yet connected living spaces. Despite close neighboring homes, privacy is well executed. A strong example of high-end Palo Alto real estate done right.

Listing Details Here

Palo Alto 240 – Community Center

Listing Agent / Broker: Christy Giuliacci, Compass

Address: 839 Melville Ave 

Bedrooms: 6 – Bathrooms: 4 Full

Sqft: 3913 

Lot Sqft: 7500  

Price: $7,150,000

Listing Agent remarks: Exceptional contemporary home w/central courtyard in Community Center.

My takeaways: Architecturally ambitious with a three-story layout and strong indoor-outdoor integration. Window placement and repetition create a modern, design-forward aesthetic. The primary suite on the top floor, however, introduces functional challenges for some buyer segments, particularly families with younger children. Best suited for buyers prioritizing design over traditional layout.

Listing Details Here

Listing Agent / Broker: Lyn Jason Cobb, Coldwell Banker Realty

Address: 850 Guinda St

Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 3 Full

Sqft: 1870

Lot Sqft: 4600 

Price: $4,588,000

Listing Agent remarks: Where Modern Amenities meet Crescent Park Palo Alto Charm. Do not miss this!

My takeaways: Unassuming from the curb, but opens beautifully into a light-filled, well-designed interior with strong indoor-outdoor flow. Built-ins throughout maximize space—always a plus.

Primary suite is slightly tight, but overall this home is highly aligned with buyer expectations and should move quickly.

Listing details here

Listing Agent / Broker: The Dreyfus Group, Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty

Address: 848 Boyce Ave

Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 2 Full

Sqft: 2041

Lot Sqft: 7400

Price: $3,998,000 

Listing Agent remarks: Must see charming Crescent Park home.

My takeaways: Tucked-away properties like this are rare in Palo Alto. Set back via an easement, this fully renovated home offers privacy and a sense of retreat while remaining in a prime Crescent Park location. A compelling option for buyers seeking move-in ready condition with a quieter setting.

Listing details here

Palo Alto 242 – Downtown Palo Alto

Listing Agent / Broker: Stacey Woods / Compass 

Address: 206 Everett Ave

Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half

Sqft: 1765

Lot Sqft: 2298

Price: $2,695,000 

HOA: $125 per quarter

Listing Agent remarks: Contemporary Hopkins Place Home – Rare Opportunity In Downtown PA

My takeaways: Turnkey downtown Palo Alto living with low-maintenance appeal. Smaller lot size and HOA support align well with buyers looking for convenience and proximity to transit, dining, and retail. Feels more like a cohesive townhome community than a custom single-family experience which is important positioning depending on buyer priorities.

Listing details here

Palo Alto 243 – Qualified Stanford Faculty Only

Listing Agent / Broker: Monica & Mandy Group, Compass

Address: 963 Wing Pl  

Bedrooms: 5 – Bathrooms: 3 Full

Sqft: 2587

Lot Sqft: 10640

Price: $3,495,000

Listing Agent remarks: A treasure! Updated 5 beds and a great backyard. 

My takeaways: The listing agent got this right. This is a treasure of a home, and is a true family home, it might of helped that the family pictures were still all on the walls! Should you be wondering about the price? Given this would likely be $2million + more if it was in Palo Alto proper, Stanford controls pricing on the qualified faculty housing, so lucky them.

Listing details here

PRICE REDUCTIONS

Listing Agent / Broker: Adam Touni, Compass

Address: 685 High St Unit: 5A 

Bedrooms: 2 – Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half

Sqft: 1530 

Lot Sqft: N/A

Price: $1,695,000

HOA: $1032 p/m

Original: $1,800,000

Listing Agent remarks: Penthouse two-level unit, prime downtown Palo Alto location!

Listing details here

Palo Alto Culture: Coffee & Sweet Spots 

For a town its size, Palo Alto overdelivers on coffee and casual hangouts. They really like their ice cream in this town!

• Blue Bottle Coffee — Minimalist, design-forward, and consistently excellent espresso.Very cool space, within an old movie theater, look for the marquee.
• Philz Coffee — A local staple; customized blends and a loyal following.
• Verve Coffee Roasters — Santa Cruz-born with a strong Palo Alto presence; great for meetings.
• Coupa Cafe — A Stanford favorite with a strong outdoor seating culture. This is a family run business and Nancy Coupal is one impressive lady!
• Café Venetia — European-style café on University Ave; known for rich espresso, elegant pastries, and a polished, old-world feel. They, by far, craft this most beautiful cappuccinos. All the Israeli VC’s hang out here! 
• Salt & Straw — Creative, small-batch ice cream that draws lines year-round.
• Smitten Ice Cream — Made-to-order using liquid nitrogen; a Palo Alto classic

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

My Musings

It’s Spring Break here in Palo Alto—which may explain the lighter broker tour—but the bigger story continues to be limited inventory across the Menlo Park and Peninsula real estate market. Supply simply hasn’t broken free this year.

We’re even still seeing select homes come back to market after failing to sell in 2025, most returned to market in early Q1. The Monterey property is a good example of this “second chance” inventory, and whether it moves this time will say a lot about buyer conviction right now.

A few data points reinforcing what I feeling on the ground:

• New listings are down approximately 10–15% year-over-year across the Peninsula
• Months of inventory remains below 1.5 months in many submarkets (anything under 2 = highly competitive)
• Well-priced homes are still commanding multiple offers, often 5–10% over asking

The result: a tight, competitive Silicon Valley housing market where buyers are adjusting quickly, or adjusting out.

Case in point: I’m heading to Los Gatos and Saratoga this weekend with clients who have simply been priced out of Los Altos. The search radius expands… but the expectations don’t. Fingers crossed!

MENLO PARK 301 – Sharon Heights / Stanford

Listing Agent Broker: Brent & Mary Gullixson, Compass 

Address: 14 Susan Gale Ct

Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half

Sqft: 2680

Lot Sqft: 3248

Price:  $3,600,000

HOA: $735 p/m

Listing Agent remarks:  Updated Townhouse in Sharon Hills –3-bedroom 2 1/2 BA Deck with Bay Views

My takeaways: This is one of the more desirable townhome communities in Menlo Park real estate, The Sharon Hills Association, and I’ve toured several here. This unit stands out for its elevated positioning and Bay views, easily the best I’ve seen in this enclave.

This home has been consistently upgraded, though the interiors lean more formal than what today’s home buyer typically prefers. There’s an interesting layout moment: a landing-level room staged as a library with a fireplace, which works beautifully, unless you truly need that third bedroom.

See listing details here

Listing Agent Broker: Cliff Whearley, Whearley & Co. Real Estate  

Address: 11 Susan Gale Ct

Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half

Sqft: 2270

Lot Sqft: 4638

Price:  $2,995,000 

HOA: $735 p/m

Listing Agent remarks: Bright, Remodeled Sharon Heights Condo. Las Lomitas School District.

My takeaways: A layout I hadn’t seen before in this community and one that works particularly well for today’s downsizer market. Fewer stairs + better flow make this a highly livable option for buyers looking to age in place.

The west-facing orientation is a major asset here, delivering sweeping mountain views and strong natural light.

See listing details here

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MENLO PARK 302 – County / Alameda Area

Listing Agent Broker: Katy Thielke Straser, Compass 

Address: 2140 Monterey Ave

Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 3 Full, 1 Half

Sqft: 2630

Lot Sqft: 6000 

Price:  $4,395,000 

Listing Agent remarks: Shows beautifully w/ ground floor ensuite. Walking to Las Lomitas Schools.

My takeaways: Back on the market after a pause in 2025 and notably, at the same price. That alone makes this a useful case study in pricing strategy in Menlo Park real estate.

It’s a beautiful home in a strong neighborhood with walkability to top schools, but the smaller family room footprint feels like a miss relative to how buyers live today. Formal living/dining spaces are well executed, but for most families increasingly underutilized.

That said: great backyard, excellent natural light, and solid overall bones.

See listing details here

MENLO PARK 304 – Allied Arts / Downtown

Listing Agent Broker: Phyllis McArthur, Girouard Properties 

Address: 624 Partridge Ave

Bedrooms: 3 – Bathrooms: 2 Full, 1 Half

Sqft: 2000

Lot Sqft: 2000

Price: $2,999,500

Listing Agent remarks: N/A

My takeaways: With its long, narrow footprint this reads more like a townhome than a single-family residence. The proximity to El Camino Real is the obvious trade-off, and likely the reason for the price positioning.

That said, once inside, the tall hedging creates a surprisingly private environment, which helps offset location concerns.

Design critiques:

• Garage opens directly into the family room
• Downstairs half bath is extremely tight and opens into the main living space

See listing details here

MENLO PARK 308 – Willows / O’Conner Area

Listing Agent / Broker: Veronica Kogle, Coldwell Banker Realty

Address: 440 Gilbert Ave

Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 3 Full, 1 Half

Sqft: 2530 

Lot Sqft: 7410

Price: $3,895,000

Listing Agent remarks: Custom-built in 2004. Darling home with great indoor and outdoor spaces.

My takeaways: Storybook curb appeal, white picket fence and all. This is the kind of home that draws you in emotionally, which matters in the Menlo Park housing market.

The challenge is structural: primary bedroom is downstairs, while the three upstairs bedrooms share a single bath. Not ideal for many family buyers.

There is potential here—expanding into the balcony space could allow for a reconfigured upstairs primary suite.

See listing details here

PALO ALTO 240 – Community Center

Listing Agent / Broker: Lyn Jason Cobb, Coldwell Banker Realty

Address: 850 Guinda St

Bedrooms: 4 – Bathrooms: 3 Full

Sqft: 1870

Lot Sqft: 4600 

Price: $4,588,000

Listing Agent remarks: Where Modern Amenities meet Crescent Park Palo Alto Charm. Do not miss this!

My takeaways: Unassuming from the curb, but opens beautifully into a light-filled, well-designed interior with strong indoor-outdoor flow. Built-ins throughout maximize space—always a plus.

Primary suite is slightly tight, but overall this home is highly aligned with buyer expectations and should move quickly.

See listing details here

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