Homes For Sale In Atherton, CA

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Atherton, CA Real Estate Market Overview

In February 2024 in Atherton, CA there were 6.3% less homes for sale than in January 2024. Listings spent 66 days on the market in February 2024, and had a median list price of $7,700,000 during the same period. In February 2024, from all listings sold in Atherton, CA there were more than 1 sold above asking price, over 2 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price.

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Living In Atherton, CA

What is it like to live in Atherton, California?

Atherton is located in San Mateo County, California. There are roughly 6,994 residents, living in 2,355 households. The average temperature for Atherton this time of the year is low of 44F and high of 64F. On average, Atherton gets about 3.31 inches of precipitation in March. Most residents are home owners (90%), have a post secondary degree (58%) and are married, no kids (44%).

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What type of housing is available in Atherton, California?

The sizeable proportion of single detached homes in the housing stock of Atherton is an important part of its character. This town is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy nearly 90% of the units in Atherton and 10% are rented. A majority of the housing growth in this town happened pre-1960.

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What are the advantages of living in Atherton, California?

Atherton is quiet overall, as the streets are tranquil - although there are still several louder areas, especially closer to Junipero Serra Freeway or the railway line. It is occasionally difficult to get to parks in the town since they aren't well-situated. Despite that, there are a few public green spaces close by for residents to discover.

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Are things conveniently located in Atherton, California?

It is a reasonably short walk to reach primary schools from most homes for sale in Atherton. However, there are only a limited number of high schools and therefore they can be an extended walk away. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to eating, getting to the closest grocery store by walking is an option for some, but not all, property owners in Atherton. There are a few restaurants in this town.

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What does the transportation in Atherton, California look like?

The favored way to get around in Atherton is usually a car. It is very convenient to park. In contrast, public transit users may have limited choices in Atherton by reason of the infrequent service. Thankfully, commuters can depend on the Atherton Station on the Caltrain Line. House owners have access to a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually close by. Commuting by bicycle is difficult in this part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley metropolitan area because there are few bike lanes, and there are a good number of slopes. Traveling by foot in Atherton is also not very common, although many daily errands can be run on foot.

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Homes For Sale Near Atherton, CA

Housing Market Reports In San Mateo County

Schools Near Atherton, CA

Elementary Schools

  • Encinal Elementary School

    195 Encinal Ave

    Public District KG-5

  • Laurel Elementary School

    95 Edge Rd

    Public District KG-3

  • Las Lomitas Elementary School

    299 Alameda De Las Pulgas

    Public District KG-3

Middle Schools

  • Selby Lane Elementary School

    170 Selby Ln

    Public District KG-8

  • La Entrada Middle School

    2200 Sharon Rd

    Public District 4-8

  • Hillview Middle School

    1100 Elder Ave

    Public District 6-8

High Schools

  • Menlo-Atherton High School

    555 Middlefield Rd

    Public Magnet 9-12

  • Woodside High School

    199 Churchill Ave

    Public Magnet 9-12

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