About Atherton

Located in San Mateo County, the Town of Atherton is one of the most affluent cities not only in our area, but the entire nation. Atherton’s 94027 zip code was ranked the second most expensive in the nation by Forbes magazine in 2010, and consistently ranks as one of the most affluent in the nation year in and year out. Considered a “residential town,” this city has no industry or businesses established within the town limits. However, residents of the area are conveniently located between the cities and nightlife of Menlo Park, Woodside and Redwood City, and are just 30 minutes from San Francisco and San Jose. Atherton homes are breathtaking and the town has building ordinance that each property must comply with to preserve the town’s prestige and charm. The area is serviced by several prestigious private schools including Sacred Heart Schools, Menlo School and Phillip Brooks, and the town has several active community organizations including: the Atherton Arts Committee, the Atherton Civic Interest League, and the Atherton Dames. Property in this town is some of the most sought after in the entire Bay Area and has been home to many influential and famous people, including Shirley Temple, Ty Cobb, Willie Mays and Jerry Rice. With an area as competitive as this one that commands top dollar prices for luxury properties, you will want to use our Find An Agent tool to work with an expert on Atherton real estate. You can also search Atherton homes by its zip code 94027.