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Atherton
America's most-expensive zip code (94027) — gated estates, 1-acre minimums, Stanford-adjacent.
Median
$8,500,000
The numbers
Median Price
$8,500,000
Median Sqft
5,500
$/Sqft
$1545
Walk Score
18
The vibe
Pure low-density wealth. 1-acre minimum lots, no commercial. Adjacent to Menlo Park / Stanford. Multi-generational tech founders and old-money.
Who loves it
Buyers with $8M+ who want privacy, school district, and the most exclusive Peninsula address.
What it isn't
Walkable. There is no commercial; you drive to everything.
Schools
- Las Lomitas Elementary10/10
- Menlo-Atherton HS9/10
Highlights
- ✦1-acre minimum lots
- ✦No commercial zoning
- ✦Las Lomitas school district
- ✦Stanford / Sand Hill adjacency
Insider note from Roger
West Atherton has the largest lots. Lindenwood is the prestige core. Lloyden Park has the more accessible price tier (relatively).
WCC + Berkeley AI
18 years of East Bay data
Ask me anything about Atherton — schools, vibe, pockets. I can also book a 20-minute call with Roger or give you his direct line.