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In 2005, Forbes Magazine ranked Atherton as the most affluent town in the country. Faxon Atherton, the town's namesake, was a rich hide trader who built the first mansion in the area in 1860, giving Atherton it's name and beginning a long history of wealth and character. Known as a quiet, small community, Atherton is now heavily populated by a variety of ornamental heritage trees, elegant gardens, and residents who work hard to preserve their unique community. Highways 101, 280, 82 and 84 provide access to the surrounding Bay Area.
With no established business district, Atherton's streets are designed primarily as scenic routes as opposed to busy traffic areas, forcing residents and visitors to pass slowly without causing an excess of noise or environmental pollution. A variety of local community organizations invite residents to participate in preserving the town's residential character and open space. The Atherton Tree Committee presents awards for newly planted and heritage trees, encouraging proper maintenance of the town's living arboretum. The Atherton Arts Committee organizes yearly jazz festivals, fine art classes, lectures, and a youth after-school program. Popular classes in the past have included community stone carving and a Make-a-Circus community event. 22 acres within the Holbrook Palmer Park offer magnificent gardens and lawns, as well as multiple public meeting sites such as the Carriage House, which holds space for classes and dances, and the Rita Corbett Evans Creative Design Center which is used as a public day-care facility.
7,194 residents live within Atherton's 5-square-miles, earning an exceptional median household income of over $200,000. 170 properties were sold last year, with a median price of $2,600,000. The Menlo Park and Las Lomitas Elementary School Districts, as well as the Sequoia Union High District, serve the town's students. Menlo-Atherton High School is one of the highest scoring schools in the California peninsula, with an API of 727. Other outstanding Atherton schools are: Laurel Elementary School (API: 917), Encinal Elementary School (API: 921), and Las Lomitas Elementary School (API:944). Menlo College is also located in Atherton, integrating business, communication and liberal arts programs.
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These are
Atherton homes for sale
, arranged by the neighborhoods.
| 35 Valley Rd, Atherton - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2400 SF, $2,495,000 View Property  | | | 76 Melanie Ln, Atherton - 4 Beds, 3&1/2 Baths, 4350 SF, $3,395,000 View Property | | | 486 Walsh Rd, Atherton - 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 4640 SF, $4,125,000 View Property | | | 102 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Atherton - 6+ Beds, 4 Baths, 7400 SF, $4,995,000 View Property | |
| | Atherton - 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1840 SF, $1,375,000 View Property | | | 36 Ralston Rd, Atherton - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2290 SF, $3,395,000 View Property | | | 96 Serrano Dr, Atherton - 4 Beds, 3&1/2 Baths, 3580 SF, $3,850,000 View Property | | | 94 Selby Ln, Atherton - 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 3350 SF, $4,500,000 View Property | | | 97 Euclid Ave, Atherton - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2770 SF, $4,600,000 View Property | | | Cebalo Ln, Atherton - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 5562 SF, $4,688,000 View Property | | | 255 Selby Ln, Atherton - 6+ Beds, 4 Baths, 5628 SF, $4,995,000 View Property | | | 35 Barry Ln, Atherton - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3450 SF, $5,750,000 View Property | | | 96 Atherton Ave, Atherton - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 8619 SF, $8,195,000 View Property | | | 93 Serrano Dr, Atherton - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 6810 SF, $8,495,000 View Property | | | 70 Linda Vista Ave, Atherton - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 7100 SF, $9,875,000 View Property | |
| | 29 Irving Ave, Atherton - 4 Beds, 3&1/2 Baths, 3570 SF, $2,695,000 View Property | | | 392 Greenoaks Dr, Atherton - 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 2770 SF, $2,695,000 View Property | | | 60 Parkwood Dr, Atherton - 6+ Beds, 4 Baths, 17000 SF, $23,500,000 View Property | |
| | 2 Wilburn Ave, Atherton - 3 Beds, 2&1/2 Baths, 2300 SF, $1,495,000 View Property | | | 31 Rittenhouse Ave, Atherton - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2300 SF, $2,195,000 View Property | | | 87 Walnut Ave, Atherton - 5 Beds, 3&1/2 Baths, 2554 SF, $2,195,000 View Property | | | 198 Oak Grove Ave, Atherton - 3 Beds, 2&1/2 Baths, 2190 SF, $2,295,000 View Property | | | 450 Middlefield Rd, Atherton - 6+ Beds, 4 Baths, 6620 SF, $5,995,000 View Property | |
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