San Mateo County
Atherton is one of America's most expensive zip codes, featuring grand estates, exceptional privacy, and a purely residential character with no commercial businesses.
Whether you're curious about your home's value, need to sell quickly, or want to buy your next home first—we have options.
Explore the distinct neighborhoods that make Atherton special. Each has its own character, home styles, and community feel.
Ultra-exclusive with grand estates
Accessible Atherton luxury
Prestigious with Menlo Park access
Ultra-luxury estate living
As specialists in the luxury market, we find Atherton offers complete privacy with no commercial businesses, estate-sized lots (1 acre minimum), and many gated properties.
Atherton is served by Las Lomitas School District and Menlo-Atherton High, and private school options include Menlo School and Sacred Heart. Contact the district to verify boundaries.
Atherton requires minimum 1-acre lots, with many properties at 2-5 acres. This is one of the few Peninsula communities with true estate-sized parcels.
Atherton homes are primarily ultra-luxury estates on generous lots, designed for privacy and space. Many homes are gated.
No - Atherton is purely residential with no commercial zoning. Residents shop and dine in neighboring Menlo Park, Redwood City, and Palo Alto.
Our local experts know every neighborhood. Let us help you find the perfect fit.