What is the median home price in Menlo Park right now?
As of Q1 2026, Menlo Park median home price is $3,180,000, at $1445/sqft.
Menlo Park · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
Menlo Park real estate market report, Q1 2026.
Updated by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who transacts in Menlo Park regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
Menlo Park Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$3,180,000
$/sqft
$1445
Days on market
10
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on Menlo Park
The market right now.
Refined suburban with old-money pockets (West Menlo, Atherton-adjacent) and tech-money pockets (Belle Haven proximity to Meta). Walkable downtown.
Insider note: West Menlo Park (Allied Arts area) is the legacy money. Linfield Oaks and Felton Gables are the school sweet spots. Belle Haven is the under-priced pocket — Meta-driven appreciation has been significant.
Who's buying here right now: Meta + Stanford-adjacent tech families, Move-up from Mountain View, Long-term hold.
What this market is NOT: Uniform. East Menlo (Belle Haven) is a separate market from West Menlo / Allied Arts.
Menlo Park Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in Menlo Park?
10 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is Menlo Park appreciating?
Year-over-year East Bay metro appreciation: +3.8%. Inventory is up +22% YoY across the metro, which has stabilized days-on-market.
Is now a good time to buy in Menlo Park?
Menlo Park median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 10, buyers have slightly more leverage than in 2024. Roger advises on the specific math for your situation.
Is now a good time to sell in Menlo Park?
10 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.
What's the Menlo Park price-per-sqft trend?
Menlo Park is currently at $1445/sqft. West Menlo Park (Allied Arts area) is the legacy money. Linfield Oaks and Felton Gables are the school sweet spots. Belle Haven is the under-priced pocket — Meta-driven appreciation has been significant.
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