Menlo Park · San Mateo County Las Lomitas schools

West Menlo Park

The Las Lomitas pocket — quietly the Peninsula's most coveted family neighborhood

Median Sale
$3,787,500
April 2026 · 32 closings

West Menlo Park Real Estate Market Snapshot

Median Sale Price
$3,787,500
+14.8% vs prior-year median
Avg. Days on Market
11
% List Price Received
103%
Months of Inventory
1.5
Homes Sold (April 2026)
32
Median price trend
2025 · $3,300,000 April 2026 · $3,787,500
List-price received
103%
90%100%120%+

As of April 2026 · Source: SAMCAR/MLSListings

Living in West Menlo Park

West Menlo Park is the unincorporated pocket of San Mateo County west of Alameda de las Pulgas, bounded roughly by Sand Hill Road to the south, Atherton's Lindenwood neighborhood to the north, and the foothills above I-280 to the west. Although it carries a Menlo Park mailing address, it sits in unincorporated county jurisdiction and falls within the Las Lomitas Elementary School District, one of the highest-rated public elementary districts in California.

That single boundary line is the reason West Menlo Park trades at a meaningful premium to comparable homes east of Alameda. Las Lomitas Elementary and La Entrada Middle School consistently rank in the top 1% statewide, feeding into Menlo-Atherton High School. Families who move here are buying the school assignment first and the home second.

Schools

Las Lomitas Elementary School District: Las Lomitas Elementary (K-3), La Entrada Middle (4-8), feeding into Menlo-Atherton High School (Sequoia Union HSD). Top 1% statewide.

Lifestyle

Sharon Heights Shopping Center, Sharon Park duck pond, proximity to Sand Hill Road and Stanford. Menlo Country Club and Sharon Heights Golf Club within the area. Quiet residential character.

Price Ranges

Original-condition homes: $4M-$6M. Updated standard lots: $5M-$9M. New construction or larger lots: $9M-$15M+. Median sale-to-list typically 105-115% with multiple offers.

Frequently Asked Questions about West Menlo Park

What is the transfer tax in West Menlo 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. West Menlo Park does not impose an additional municipal transfer tax beyond the county base.
Does West Menlo 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 West Menlo 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 West Menlo 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 West Menlo Park home pricing.

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Last updated 2026-05-19 · By Lisa M. Lum, Realtor® · Coldwell Banker Realty · DRE 02005150