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172 Encinal Ave, Atherton, CA 94027

$7,100,000

Last sold 11/03/2026 after 6 Days

3
bed
2
bath
1,780
Sqft ($3,989/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 172 Encinal Ave

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1952

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 0.94 Acre

Parking 3 garage spaces

Rental estimate

Property description

Exceptional opportunity in a well-established Atherton neighborhood. This picturesque property offers remarkable flexibility enjoy the existing residence as it is today, expand and reimagine the current home, or take advantage of the outstanding development potential to create a magnificent new custom estate. The expansive lot, enhanced by mature landscaping and a variety of fruit trees, provides an exceptional canvas for future possibilities while offering privacy and a wonderful sense of place. Surrounded by impressive estates and neighboring homes valued in the $20 million range, the property combines immediate livability with tremendous long-term potential. Close to desirable Menlo Park schools, parks and downtown area.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Lori Buecheler

Listing Office - Compass

Source: MLSListings

MLS#ML82064168 • last updated 5 days ago

Movoto checked MLSListings for data 6 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Central AC
Heating	Central Forced Air - Gas
Type	Residential
MLS #	ML82064168
SqFt	1780
SubType	Single Family Home
Lot Size (Acres)	0.94
Year Built	1952

Interior
# Full Baths	2
Bathrooms	Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1
Total # of Bedrooms	3
Bedrooms	Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor
Family Room	Kitchen / Family Room Combo
Laundry	Dryer
Kitchen	Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Hood Over Range, Oven Range, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room	Dining Area In Living Room
Flooring	Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace	Gas Starter

Exterior
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter And Slab
Roof	Shake
Garage/ Parking Desc	Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking
# Garage Spaces	3
Fencing	Complete Perimeter

Amenities / Utilities
Water Sources	Public, Well
Sewer/ Septic	Sewer - Public
Utilities	Public Utilities
HOA Amenities	Security Gate
2nd Unit	Guest House
2nd Unit: Living Space (SqFt)	326

Location
County	San Mateo
Area	Middlefield To El Camino Atherton
APN	061-340-340
Zoning	R10000

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Nov 2026
MLS # ML82064168
Nov 3, 2026 Sold
$7,100,000 (+18.3%)
Oct 14, 2026 Pending
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Oct 9, 2026 Listed
$6,000,000
Oct 9, 2026 Listed
$6,000,000 (+142.4%)
May 2007
MLS # ML80715007
May 5, 2007 Sold
$2,475,000 (-0.8%)
Mar 24, 2007 Listed
$2,495,000
Mar 24, 2007 Listed
$2,495,000 (+30.9%)
Feb 2004
MLS # ML80362692
Feb 5, 2004 Sold
$1,906,000 (-4.6%)
Nov 13, 2003 Listed
$1,998,264

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2025
$39,140 +2.8%

$3,315,968 +2.0%
2024
$38,059 +2.0%

$3,250,950
2023
$37,298 +2.5%

$3,250,950 +2.0%
2022
$36,404 +2.1%

$3,187,207 +4.04%
2021
$35,669 +0.9%

$3,063,445
2020
$35,356 +1.2%

$3,063,445 +1.04%
2019
$34,925 +2.6%

$3,032,034 +2.0%
2018
$34,056 -0.7%

$2,972,583 +2.0%
2017
$34,295 +2.6%

$2,914,298 +2.0%
2016
$33,416 +0.9%

$2,857,155
2015
$33,103

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172 Encinal Ave
$7.1M
Atherton Oaks
$7.72M -48% y/y
94027
$8.79M -11% y/y
Atherton
$8.95M -10% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
166 Encinal Ave, Atherton, CA 94027	$8,416,500	5/4	5,534	0.03
182 Encinal Ave, Atherton, CA 94027	$13,158,700	5/4	5,955	0.04
176 Encinal Ave, Atherton, CA 94027	$21,355,500	6/4	8,513	0.04
100 Felton Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025	$3,689,500	3/3	2,786	0.05
170 Encinal Ave, Atherton, CA 94027	$5,869,800	3/3	5,040	0.05
103 Felton Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025	$2,623,900	3/2	1,660	0.06
112 Felton Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025	$2,977,300	3/2	1,780	0.06
160 Encinal Ave, Atherton, CA 94027	$8,269,000	4/5	5,390	0.06

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.