Atherton · San Mateo County

Lloyden Park

Lloyden Park is a smaller pocket on the eastern side of town near Marsh Road.

Median Sale
$14,800,000
March 2026 · 7 closings

Lloyden Park Real Estate Market Snapshot

Median Sale Price
$14,800,000
+54.6% vs prior-year median
Avg. Days on Market
10
% List Price Received
103%
Months of Inventory
2.8
Homes Sold (March 2026)
7
Median price trend
2025 · $9,575,000 March 2026 · $14,800,000
List-price received
103%
90%100%120%+

As of March 2026 · Source: SAMCAR/MLSListings

Living in Lloyden Park

Lloyden Park sits on the eastern side of Atherton near Marsh Road, occupying a quieter pocket between the Menlo Park city border and the heart of town. Lots typically run between half an acre and one acre, smaller than the one-acre minimum that applies to new subdivisions in flat areas of Atherton (Town of Atherton Planning Department). The housing stock blends mid-century ranch construction with newer contemporary rebuilds, and mature oak canopy defines most streetscapes.

Compared with West Atherton's hedged trophy estates, Lloyden Park reads as a lower-key entry into the town. The proximity to Marsh Road and the Menlo Park Caltrain station gives the neighborhood a more practical commute profile than interior Atherton pockets, while still falling under the town's residential-only zoning, no-streetlight character, and Heritage Tree Ordinance protections (Atherton Municipal Code Chapter 8.10).

Schools

Lloyden Park falls within Menlo Park City School District for K-8, with most addresses feeding Encinal Elementary and Hillview Middle (Town of Atherton; Menlo Park City School District). High school students attend Menlo-Atherton High School in Sequoia Union High School District. The eastern Atherton location also keeps private options like Sacred Heart Schools and Menlo School within a short drive. Buyers should verify exact attendance boundaries with the district before writing offers, since Atherton's school assignments can shift block-by-block within a single sub-neighborhood.

Lifestyle

Lloyden Park residents draw on the same civic anchors as the rest of Atherton: Holbrook-Palmer Park's eleven acres for community programming, and the Menlo Circus Club for tennis, swim, and equestrian programs on a membership basis (Lindenwood Homes Association source page; Town of Atherton). The pocket's eastern position puts Menlo Park's Santa Cruz Avenue dining and shopping district within minutes, which residents tend to use as their de facto commercial strip given Atherton's no-commercial-zoning stance.

Commute

Lloyden Park's eastern edge sits closer to the Menlo Park Caltrain station than most Atherton pockets, with direct rail to San Francisco in approximately 50 minutes and to Silicon Valley tech corridors in 15 to 25 minutes during peak service. US-101 access via Marsh Road and Willow Road is direct, and Sand Hill Road's venture capital corridor is a short drive west. The position favors households with hybrid commute patterns who value rail access over interior Atherton seclusion.

Market

The Lloyden Park Market Right Now

Lloyden Park transactions roll up into Atherton's town-wide market data rather than reporting separately, so price-band analysis runs against the parent city's figures. Atherton's March 2026 single-family median was $14,800,000 across seven closings, with average days on market at 10 and a sale-to-list ratio of 103% (SAMCAR via MLSListings). Lloyden Park's smaller lot profile and mid-century housing stock typically trades below that town-wide median, drawing buyers who want an Atherton zip and Menlo Park City School District access without underwriting a multi-acre estate. The 2025 annual median of $9,575,000 across 78 closings is a more useful long-run benchmark for the Lloyden Park price band than any single recent month.
Transactions

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Lloyden Park

Lloyden Park parcels are subject to all Atherton-wide regulations. The Heritage Tree Ordinance protects native oaks of all sizes and any tree exceeding 48 inches in circumference in setback areas, with permits and arborist reports required for removal (Atherton Municipal Code Chapter 8.10). Planning Department review is required before any building permit submittal, and the town does not have a formal Architectural and Site Control Commission (Town of Atherton Planning Department). Buyers planning additions or new construction on smaller Lloyden Park lots should confirm setbacks, floor area limits, and lot coverage early since the half-acre to one-acre lot pattern leaves less margin than interior Atherton pockets. San Mateo County's documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 applies at recording; Atherton imposes no additional municipal transfer tax (San Mateo County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder). Standard California disclosures apply.
Field Notes

Market Notes by Lisa M. Lum

Lloyden Park has historically functioned as Atherton's more accessible east-side pocket, and recent activity in the parent town reinforces that pattern. Buyers who price out of West Atherton frequently land in Lloyden Park to keep the Atherton zip and school access on smaller lots. Sellers in this pocket tend to benefit from clean Heritage Tree Ordinance compliance documentation and clear permit history, given the older mid-century building stock common to the neighborhood.

Updated 2026-05-05

Frequently Asked Questions about Lloyden Park

Where exactly is Lloyden Park within Atherton?
Lloyden Park sits on the eastern side of Atherton near Marsh Road, between the Menlo Park city border and the heart of town. The pocket is closer to the Menlo Park Caltrain station and US-101 than most other Atherton sub-neighborhoods.
How do Lloyden Park lot sizes compare to the rest of Atherton?
Lloyden Park lots typically run between half an acre and one acre, smaller than the one-acre minimum Atherton applies to new subdivisions in flat areas (Town of Atherton Planning Department). Existing smaller parcels predate current standards and remain conforming legal lots.
What schools serve Lloyden Park?
Lloyden Park falls within Menlo Park City School District for K-8, with most addresses feeding Encinal Elementary and Hillview Middle. High school students attend Menlo-Atherton High in Sequoia Union HSD. Buyers should verify exact assignments by address.
Does Lloyden Park have its own HOA or homes association?
No. Lloyden Park is not governed by a sub-neighborhood HOA. The Lindenwood Homes Association covers the separate Lindenwood pocket, not Lloyden Park. Town-wide planning ordinances and the Heritage Tree Ordinance still apply to all parcels.
Why do buyers choose Lloyden Park over other Atherton pockets?
Lloyden Park typically trades below Atherton's town-wide median due to smaller lot sizes and mid-century housing stock, while keeping the Atherton zip code, Menlo Park City School District access, and proximity to the Menlo Park Caltrain station and Santa Cruz Avenue.
What is the transfer tax in Lloyden Park, 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. Lloyden Park does not impose an additional municipal transfer tax beyond the county base.
Does Lloyden Park 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 Lloyden Park?
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 Lloyden Park?
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 Lloyden Park home pricing.

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