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About Atherton

Located in San Mateo County, the Town of Atherton is one of the most affluent cities not only in our area, but the entire nation. Atherton’s 94027 zip code was ranked the second most expensive in the nation by Forbes magazine in 2010, and consistently ranks as one of the most affluent in the nation year in and year out. Considered a “residential town,” this city has no industry or businesses established within the town limits. However, residents of the area are conveniently located between the cities and nightlife of Menlo Park, Woodside and Redwood City, and are just 30 minutes from San Francisco and San Jose. Atherton homes are breathtaking and the town has building ordinance that each property must comply with to preserve the town’s prestige and charm. The area is serviced by several prestigious private schools including Sacred Heart Schools, Menlo School and Phillip Brooks, and the town has several active community organizations including: the Atherton Arts Committee, the Atherton Civic Interest League, and the Atherton Dames. Property in this town is some of the most sought after in the entire Bay Area and has been home to many influential and famous people, including Shirley Temple, Ty Cobb, Willie Mays and Jerry Rice. With an area as competitive as this one that commands top dollar prices for luxury properties, you will want to use our Find An Agent tool to work with an expert on Atherton real estate. You can also search Atherton homes by its zip code 94027.

Atherton Market Snapshot

Aug 2024 – Jun 2026

Single-family homes in Atherton have a median sale price of $10,280,000, down 30.5% over the past 3 months. There are 10 active listings, and 8 homes sold last month, with a median of 17 days on market.

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Homes Recently Listed In Atherton

$9,988,000 Active 4 Days on Site Single Family Residence 5 Bd 5/1 Ba
Agent: Judy Citron Phone: (650) 400-8424
$10,495,000 Active 6 Days on Site Single Family Residence 3 Bd 2/2 Ba
Agent: Brent Mary Gullixson Phone: (650) 888-0860
$27,800,000 Active 7 Days on Site Single Family Residence 6 Bd 7/3 Ba
Agent: Zach Trailer Phone: (650) 906-8008
$7,488,000 Pending 11 Days on Site Single Family Residence 5 Bd 5 Ba
Agent: Deleon Team Phone: (650) 785-5822
$7,950,800 Active 11 Days on Site Single Family Residence 6 Bd 6/1 Ba
Agent: Joyce He Phone: (650) 422-0650
$2,997,000 Active 11 Days on Site Single Family Residence 3 Bd 2 Ba
Agent: Dharmbir Singh Phone: (510) 225-8058
$6,998,000 Pending 18 Days on Site Single Family Residence 4 Bd 3/1 Ba
Agent: Keri Nicholas Phone: (650) 533-7373
$17,980,000 Active 25 Days on Site Single Family Residence 8 Bd 7/4 Ba
Agent: Judy Citron Phone: (650) 400-8424
$8,200,000 Contingent 28 Days on Site Single Family Residence 5 Bd 4/2 Ba
Agent: Kathleen Tostanoski Phone: (415) 412-2964
$4,988,000 Active 35 Days on Site Single Family Residence 6 Bd 6 Ba
Agent: Christy Herman Phone: (650) 678-9579
$13,500,000 Pending 49 Days on Site Single Family Residence 7 Bd 7/1 Ba
Agent: Karen Lin Phone: (925) 997-6666
$9,980,000 Active 58 Days on Site Single Family Residence 7 Bd 7/1 Ba
Agent: Axis Team Phone: (415) 734-8513
$35,988,000 Pending 63 Days on Site Single Family Residence 6 Bd 7/4 Ba
Agent: Deleon Team Phone: (650) 300-0888
$13,988,000 Contingent 116 Days on Site Single Family Residence 5 Bd 6/1 Ba
Agent: Deleon Team Phone: (650) 300-0888
$49,680,000 Active 152 Days on Site Single Family Residence 5 Bd 6/2 Ba
Agent: Brent Mary Gullixson Phone: (650) 888-0860