Menlo Park · San Mateo County

Felton Gables

Felton Gables occupies a small enclave of about 80 homes north of downtown Menlo Park, distinguished by narrow streets with tall oaks growing in the middle of certain roads.

Median Sale
$3,500,000
March 2026 · 26 closings

Felton Gables Real Estate Market Snapshot

Median Sale Price
$3,500,000
+6.1% vs prior-year median
Avg. Days on Market
10
% List Price Received
110%
Months of Inventory
1.6
Homes Sold (March 2026)
26
Median price trend
2025 · $3,300,000 March 2026 · $3,500,000
List-price received
110%
90%100%120%+

As of March 2026 · Source: SAMCAR/MLSListings

Living in Felton Gables

Felton Gables is a small enclave of about 80 single-family homes in north Menlo Park, set between Middlefield Road and the Atherton border. Narrow lanes, tall heritage oaks growing in the middle of certain roads, and lots that typically run around 10,000 square feet give the pocket a semi-rural feel uncommon this close to downtown Menlo Park and the Caltrain corridor. Architecture skews to mid-century ranch and traditional homes from the 1940s through 1960s, with a steady share of substantial remodels and tear-down rebuilds on the larger consolidated parcels. The neighborhood maintains an active community association and a distinct identity within the broader Menlo Park market.

Daily life in Felton Gables centers on quiet streets, the heritage canopy along Berkeley Avenue and Felton Drive, and walk-or-bike access to downtown Menlo Park, the Menlo Park Caltrain station, and Burgess Park. The pocket sits inside the Menlo Park City School District attendance area, which differentiates it sharply from West Menlo and Las Lomitas-zoned areas to the west. Buyers who want a tighter, tree-lined enclave with downtown proximity often compare Felton Gables against Linfield Oaks and Allied Arts before committing.

Schools

Felton Gables addresses sit inside the Menlo Park City School District (MPCSD), which operates K-5 at Oak Knoll, Laurel, and Encinal and 6-8 at Hillview Middle School (Menlo Park City School District). Most Felton Gables homes feed Encinal Elementary on the north side of the district. High school students attend Sequoia Union High School District, primarily Menlo-Atherton High. Boundaries can shift between enrollment cycles, so any specific address should be verified directly with MPCSD before writing an offer.

Lifestyle

The defining lifestyle feature of Felton Gables is the heritage oak canopy and the narrow streets that bend around mature trees growing in the roadway itself. Burgess Park, the Menlo Park library, and the Belle Haven and downtown Menlo Park retail clusters are within a short bike ride. The Felton Gables Community Association maintains a strong neighborhood identity and coordinates social events, block-level communication, and tree advocacy unusual for a pocket of this size.

Commute

Felton Gables sits roughly half a mile from the Menlo Park Caltrain station, putting downtown San Francisco and downtown San Jose inside a single transfer-free commuter rail ride. US-101 access is via Marsh Road or Willow Road in five to ten minutes; Interstate 280 sits roughly 12 to 15 minutes west via Sand Hill Road. Sand Hill Road, Stanford, and the Stanford Research Park are reachable in under 15 minutes for residents working in venture capital or on the Stanford campus.

Market

The Felton Gables Market Right Now

Felton Gables transacts inside the broader Menlo Park single-family market, which recorded 303 closed home sales in 2025 at a median price of $3,300,000 and average days on market of 22, with the average sale closing at 104 percent of list (SAMCAR/MLSListings, 2025 annual). March 2026 closed 26 single-family sales citywide at a median of $3,500,000 and 110 percent of list, with average days on market of 10 (SAMCAR/MLSListings, 2026-03). Felton Gables generally trades at a premium to the Menlo Park citywide median because of its larger 10,000-square-foot lot pattern, the heritage tree canopy, and the MPCSD attendance area. Mid-century homes in original condition tend to clear in the low- to mid-$3 millions; remodeled or rebuilt homes on full Felton Gables lots commonly exceed the citywide median, with new construction comps clearing higher when paired with downtown proximity.
Transactions

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Felton Gables

Felton Gables follows Menlo Park's R-1-S Single Family Suburban Residential zoning, which requires a 10,000 square foot minimum lot for single-family residences (Menlo Park Municipal Code Chapter 16.14). The neighborhood's heritage oak canopy is governed by Menlo Park's Heritage Tree Ordinance, which requires a permit from the Public Works Director to remove or perform major pruning, defined as cutting more than 25 percent of crown or roots (Menlo Park Municipal Code Chapter 13.24). Many Felton Gables lots carry one or more protected heritage specimens whose root protection zones can constrain footprint, driveway placement, and addition siting. Sanitary sewer service is provided by West Bay Sanitary District, and property owners are responsible for blockages in their private sewer laterals (West Bay Sanitary District). San Mateo County's documentary transfer tax of $0.55 per $500 of consideration applies at recording, with an additional Menlo Park city transfer tax codified in Municipal Code Chapter 3.20 to confirm with escrow at point of sale (San Mateo County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder).
Field Notes

Market Notes by Lisa M. Lum

Recent transactions in Felton Gables reflect the broader Menlo Park pattern of compressed days on market and competitive offers on well-prepared properties. The 110 percent list-to-sale ratio recorded across Menlo Park single-family closings in March 2026, paired with average days on market of 10, indicates that price discovery on Felton Gables condition homes is rapid. The heritage oak canopy and MPCSD attendance pattern continue to draw buyers underwriting either a long-term mid-century ranch or a future expansion within the R-1-S envelope.

Updated 2026-05-05

Frequently Asked Questions about Felton Gables

Why are there trees growing in the middle of Felton Gables streets?
Several Felton Gables streets bend around mature heritage oaks that predate the roadway and were preserved when the neighborhood was platted. Removal or major pruning of any heritage tree requires a permit from the Menlo Park Public Works Director under Municipal Code Chapter 13.24.
What schools do Felton Gables homes feed?
Most Felton Gables addresses feed Encinal Elementary, then Hillview Middle School within Menlo Park City School District, then Menlo-Atherton High within Sequoia Union High School District. Boundaries can shift between enrollment cycles, so verify the current assignment with MPCSD for any specific address before writing an offer.
What is the typical lot size in Felton Gables?
Felton Gables lots typically measure around 10,000 square feet, consistent with Menlo Park's R-1-S Single Family Suburban Residential zoning under Municipal Code Chapter 16.14. The larger lot pattern is one of the defining characteristics that separates the pocket from downtown-adjacent neighborhoods to the south.
Is Felton Gables a homeowners association?
Felton Gables maintains an active community association rather than a mandatory HOA with CC&Rs and dues structures like Sharon Heights or Sharon Park. The association coordinates neighborhood communication, social events, and heritage tree advocacy but does not impose architectural review beyond Menlo Park's standard planning process.
What is the transfer tax in Felton Gables, San Mateo County?
San Mateo County charges a base transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration, paid by the seller at close. Some cities add a local supplemental tax. Felton Gables does not impose an additional municipal transfer tax beyond the county base.
Does Felton Gables require a sewer lateral inspection at sale?
Several San Mateo County jurisdictions require a private sewer lateral compliance certificate before close of escrow. The requirement varies by city — confirm with your transaction coordinator early in the listing process.
What disclosures are required when selling a home in Felton Gables?
California requires Transfer Disclosure Statement, Natural Hazard Disclosure, lead-based paint (pre-1978), water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and smoke and carbon monoxide alarm certifications. San Mateo County properties may also require sewer lateral compliance and local supplemental disclosures.
What is the difference between median and average home price in Felton Gables?
Median price is the middle number when all sale prices are sorted — half of homes sold above, half below. It resists distortion from a few very expensive sales. Average price is the arithmetic mean and can be skewed upward by individual high-end transactions. Median is the more reliable indicator of typical Felton Gables home pricing.

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Last updated 2026-05-06 · By Lisa M. Lum, Realtor® · Coldwell Banker Realty · DRE 02005150