Spanning just under one acre in the heart of central Atherton, this property exudes resort living with a pool and spa, tennis court, and vast terraces for lounging and dining. The private corner lot with gated entrance surrounds a classic California ranch home that is traditional and timeless with hardwood floors, refined moldings, and numerous French doors. The spacious one-story home has 5 bedrooms arranged in two separate wings, plus a family room and pool-side recreation room. Resort-inspired grounds include a vast terrace with fire pit and built-in barbecue center with refrigerator and sink, separate terrace with wood-burning fireplace, arbor-covered dining area, pool and spa, plus tennis courtAdding the finishing touch is access to excellent Menlo Park schools.
Sold for $33,998,000
$33,998,000
261 Atherton Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
4beds
4,370sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1956
0.98 Acres Lot
$34,409,000 Zestimate®
$7,780/sqft
$25,487 Estimated rent
Home value
$34,409,000
$31.31M - $37.85M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas, Solar
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer / Dryer, Inside
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,370 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Fenced, Gate, Complete Perimeter
Lot
- Size: 0.98 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 070151010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Atherton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $7,780/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $14,123,457
- Annual tax amount: $157,158
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Sold | $33,998,000+277.8%$7,780/sqft |
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| 5/28/2021 | Sold | $9,000,000+95.9%$2,059/sqft |
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| 6/11/2007 | Sold | $4,595,000+15%$1,051/sqft |
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| 8/11/2006 | Sold | $3,995,000$914/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $157,158 +37.5% | $14,123,457 +37.3% |
| 2024 | $114,271 +9.5% | $10,283,664 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $104,339 +2.4% | $9,363,600 +2% |
| 2022 | $101,877 +58.8% | $9,180,000 +61.4% |
| 2021 | $64,166 +0.8% | $5,687,498 +1% |
| 2020 | $63,650 +1.2% | $5,629,181 +2% |
| 2019 | $62,900 +2.5% | $5,518,806 +2% |
| 2018 | $61,368 +0.2% | $5,410,595 +2% |
| 2017 | $61,246 +2.4% | $5,304,506 +2% |
| 2016 | $59,812 +2.8% | $5,200,497 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $58,209 | $5,122,382 +2% |
| 2014 | $58,209 | $5,022,043 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $4,999,347 +22.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $4,074,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $4,074,200 -14.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $4,769,307 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $4,780,638 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $4,686,900 +17.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $3,995,000 +159.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,537,240 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,537,240 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,477,549 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,450,470 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,422,030 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,394,148 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $1,366,812 |
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Neighborhood: 94027
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Oak Knoll Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Hillview Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Menlo-Atherton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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- San Mateo County
- Atherton
- 94027
- 261 Atherton Ave
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