261 Atherton Ave

4,370 Sq. Ft.
$2,059 / Sq. Ft.
4,370
Sq. Ft.
$2,059
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.

Listing Agent

  1. Erika Demma

    Erika Demma

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01230766

    erika.demma@compass.com

    P: (650)-740-2970

Property Details for 261 Atherton Avenue

MLS City Name
ATHERTON
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
3
Cross Street
Linda Vista
LISTING UPDATED: 05/28/2021 02:10 PM

Property Details for 261 Atherton Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #ML81843951
Days on Compass1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.98 AC / 42,640 SF
CountySan Mateo County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Erika Demma, DRE #01230766

Sold By Taylor Properties, Robert Taylor, DRE #00303612

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Building Information for 261 Atherton Avenue

Stories1Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.98 AC / 42,640 SF

Payment Calculator

$53,387 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$43,864

Property Taxes

$9,523

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 261 Atherton Avenue

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room, Other
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Marble, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Island, Oven - Double, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Garden Window, Skylight, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Living Room, Outside
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 4370
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Type: Heated - Solar, Pool - Cover, Pool - In Ground, Pool / Spa Combo
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Electric Gate, Guest / Visitor Parking
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: El Camino to Alameda
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 261
  • Street Name: Atherton
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 291
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 4370
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 65
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R1001A
Location Information
  • Directions: Atherton Ave & Linda Vista
  • Parcel Number: 070-151-010
  • County Name: San Mateo
  • City Name: ATHERTON
  • City Postal ID: 3
  • Postal Code: 94027
  • Elementary School District: 931
  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter, Fenced, Gate
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .98
  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Fire Pit, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Tennis Court

Property History for 261 Atherton Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #ML81843951

$9,000,000
May 28, 2021

Sold

EBRD #ML81843951

$9,000,000
May 19, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1462624423

$9,000,000

+4.9% / yr

May 14, 2021

Pending

EBRD #ML81843951

May 14, 2021

Pending

MLSListings #ML81843951

May 14, 2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81843951

$8,849,000
May 14, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81843951

$8,849,000
Feb 24, 2012

Price Change

RESFAR #80521289

$4,975,000
Jun 11, 2007

Sold

EBRD #ML80720579

$4,595,000
Jun 11, 2007

Sold

MLSListings #ML80720579

$4,595,000
Jun 11, 2007

Sold

RESFAR #80720579

$4,595,000
May 31, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221398347

$4,595,000

+18.8% / yr

May 9, 2007

Pending

RESFAR #80720579

May 9, 2007

Pending

MLSListings #ML80720579

May 9, 2007

Pending

EBRD #ML80720579

Apr 19, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80720579

$9,500,000
Apr 19, 2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80720579

$9,500,000
Apr 19, 2007

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80720579

$9,500,000
Aug 11, 2006

Sold

EBRD #ML80644151

$3,995,000
Aug 11, 2006

Sold

MLSListings #ML80644151

$3,995,000
Aug 11, 2006

Sold

RESFAR #80644151

$3,995,000
Aug 7, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #200615248

$3,995,000
Aug 1, 2006

Pending

RESFAR #80644151

Aug 1, 2006

Pending

MLSListings #ML80644151

Aug 1, 2006

Pending

EBRD #ML80644151

Jul 16, 2006

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80644151

$3,995,000
Jul 16, 2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80644151

$3,995,000
Jul 16, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80644151

$3,995,000
Oct 8, 2005

Withdrawn

RESFAR #80521289

Oct 6, 2005

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML80521289

Oct 6, 2005

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML80521289

Apr 25, 2005

Price Change

RESFAR #80521289

$5,250,000
Apr 25, 2005

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80521289

$4,975,000
Apr 25, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80521289

$5,250,000
Apr 25, 2005

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80521289

$5,250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2021

Sold

MLSListings #ML81843951

$9,000,000
05/28/2021

Sold

EBRD #ML81843951

$9,000,000
05/19/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1462624423

$9,000,000

+4.9% / yr

05/14/2021

Pending

EBRD #ML81843951

05/14/2021

Pending

MLSListings #ML81843951

05/14/2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81843951

$8,849,000
05/14/2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81843951

$8,849,000
02/24/2012

Price Change

RESFAR #80521289

$4,975,000
06/11/2007

Sold

EBRD #ML80720579

$4,595,000
06/11/2007

Sold

MLSListings #ML80720579

$4,595,000
06/11/2007

Sold

RESFAR #80720579

$4,595,000
05/31/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221398347

$4,595,000

+18.8% / yr

05/09/2007

Pending

RESFAR #80720579

05/09/2007

Pending

MLSListings #ML80720579

05/09/2007

Pending

EBRD #ML80720579

04/19/2007

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80720579

$9,500,000
04/19/2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80720579

$9,500,000
04/19/2007

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80720579

$9,500,000
08/11/2006

Sold

EBRD #ML80644151

$3,995,000
08/11/2006

Sold

MLSListings #ML80644151

$3,995,000
08/11/2006

Sold

RESFAR #80644151

$3,995,000
08/07/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #200615248

$3,995,000
08/01/2006

Pending

RESFAR #80644151

08/01/2006

Pending

MLSListings #ML80644151

08/01/2006

Pending

EBRD #ML80644151

07/16/2006

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80644151

$3,995,000
07/16/2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80644151

$3,995,000
07/16/2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80644151

$3,995,000
10/08/2005

Withdrawn

RESFAR #80521289

10/06/2005

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML80521289

10/06/2005

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML80521289

04/25/2005

Price Change

RESFAR #80521289

$5,250,000
04/25/2005

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80521289

$4,975,000
04/25/2005

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80521289

$5,250,000
04/25/2005

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80521289

$5,250,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 261 Atherton Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$8,659,457Additions$5,464,000Total$14,123,457
Tax Record2024$114,271 ($9,523 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt4,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,120 SqFtStories1Lot Size42,494 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956ZoningR1001ACountySAN MATEOAPN070-151-010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 261 Atherton Avenue

This home is within Menlo Park City Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oak Knoll Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hillview Middle School
Public6 to 8

Menlo-Atherton High School
Public9 to 12

Everest Public High
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Erika Demma, DRE #01230766

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