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listing_id: ML81966520
status: Closed
price: 11400000
beds: 5
baths_full: 5
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 6700
sqft_lot: 41410
lot_acres: 0.95
year_built: 2012
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "187 James Ave"
city: Atherton
state: CA
zip: 94027
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.475329
lng: -122.185285
days_on_market: 697
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 3
list_agent: "Josh Rubin"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 575-5981"
list_agent_license: 01995038
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-04-20
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | Atherton | 94027 | 187 James Ave

187 James Ave, Atherton, CA 94027

MLS: ML81966520 | Status: Sold | Price: $11,400,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 5 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
5 5 /1 6,700 0.95 2012

Remarks

Discover the elegance of 187 James Avenue, Atherton, a prestigious single-level estate in the esteemed Lindenwood neighborhood. Built in 2012 by Tapia Construction and designed by Bob Glazier, this home blends traditional design with modern luxury. It features towering tray ceilings, crisp white millwork, and a neutral color palette. Offering four bedroom suites, two half baths, and a chefs kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances and an oversized island, it caters to both comfort and entertaining. The open floor plan and expansive windows fill the home with natural light, enhancing the warm hardwood floors throughout. An exquisite 1-bedroom guesthouse, a three-car detached garage, a pool, and a back terrace with a fireplace and trellis add to the home's appeal. Landscaped gardens create a private oasis around the pool. Advanced security systems ensure peace of mind, and proximity to prestigious Menlo Park schools offers excellent educational opportunities. Set on nearly an acre, this home promises privacy and exclusivity.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81966520
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room
Flooring Hardwood
Cooling Central Forced Air, Multi-Zone
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Wood
Foundation Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Elementary District Menlo Park City Elementary
High School District Sequoia Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public, Well
Zoning R1001A

Contact Information

Josh Rubin
Compass
License #: 01995038
Phone: (650) 575-5981

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Taft Elementary School public K-5 0.63 mi 4
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 0.73 mi 9
Tide Academy public 9-12 0.78 mi 9
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 0.90 mi 10
Sequoia District Adult Education public UG 1.01 mi N/A
Garfield Elementary School public K-8 1.02 mi 6
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.12 mi 8
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 1.32 mi 1
Hoover Elementary School public K-8 1.69 mi 5
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 2.18 mi 4
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School public K-5 2.26 mi 6
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 2.51 mi 9
Costano Elementary School public K-5 2.56 mi 3
Addison Elementary School public K-5 2.77 mi 9
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 2.78 mi N/A
McKinley Institute Of Technology public 6-8 2.81 mi 6
North Star Academy public 3-8 2.82 mi 10
Henry Ford Elementary School public K-5 2.96 mi 4
Las Lomitas Elementary School public K-3 2.97 mi 10
Sequoia High School public 9-12 2.98 mi 7

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 20, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Josh Rubin, (650) 575-5981.