Charming Private Cottage on the Atherton Menlo Park Border
Discover this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage featuring a versatile bonus room perfect for a home office, library, studio, or artist's retreat. The fully equipped private kitchen includes a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, stove, and garbage disposal.
The sun-filled living room overlooks a beautifully landscaped garden with a charming gazebo, mature fruit trees, flowers, and a brand-new lawn. A delightful dollhouse-style dining room adds character and warmth to this inviting home.
Enjoy a separate private entrance and your own peaceful garden setting, offering privacy and a wonderful indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Freshly painted inside and out, this charming cottage is move-in ready now.
Ideally located on the border of Atherton and Menlo Park, just minutes from Stanford University, Stanford Hospital, Palo Alto, and major Silicon Valley technology companies. A rare opportunity to enjoy a private, beautifully maintained home in one of the Peninsula's most desirable locations. A must-see!
Tenants pay all the utilities and landlord pays for gardening.
House for rent
$4,700/moFees may apply
501A Palmer Ln, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2beds
900sqft
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Single family residence
Available Sun Aug 23 2026
No pets
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Features: Garden
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Menlo Park
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,700$5/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 94025
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Garfield Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- NASequoia District Adult EducationGrades: Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Menlo-Atherton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi






