West Atherton, Atherton Housing Market · 2026

Data through Aug 2026

Data curated by Melanie Tan, 8 Blocks Real Estate · How this data works

West Atherton, Atherton Market Snapshot

West Atherton is a balanced market, but competition has been picking up. Here's where things stand:

Based on 7 homes sold in the 3 months ending August 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Enough to see the trend, but individual sales still move the median. Updated weekly.

Data through August 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$21.89M
▲ Up 112.4% from August 2025
Up $11.58M from August 2025
Homes Sold
7
Sold in the last 3 months. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$142,801/mo
7.28% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$119,816
  • Property Tax$22,801
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
24 days
▼ 30 fewer days than in August 2025
Homes typically sell within a month
Sale-to-List Ratio
102.4%
▲ Up from 96.7% in August 2025
Selling at or near asking price
% Sold Over Asking
43%
43% of homes sold above asking, some competition
Active Listings
1
▼ Down 78.5% from August 2025
About 0.5 months of supply. Very low, limited options for buyers

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in West Atherton.

Median Sale Price
Up 112.4% year-over-year in West Atherton. Based on 7 sales in the last 3 months.
Homes Sold
17% more homes sold than a year ago in West Atherton.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is up 114% from a year ago in West Atherton, reflecting changes in both price and mortgage rates.

Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate (National Avg.)
National average currently at 7.28%. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.

Frequently asked questions about West Atherton, Atherton

Is now a good time to buy in West Atherton, Atherton?

West Atherton, Atherton is balanced but competition is picking up. It remains a reasonable environment for buyers, though acting decisively on well-priced homes is becoming more important.

How do West Atherton, Atherton home prices compare to the Bay Area average?

At $21.89M, West Atherton, Atherton's median is roughly 12 times the Bay Area median of $1.78M. West Atherton, Atherton sits at the very top of the regional market.

Within Atherton, this area trades about 83% above the city-wide median of $11.99M.

How competitive is West Atherton, Atherton for buyers?

West Atherton, Atherton is a balanced market where neither side dominates:

  • Homes sell about 2% above asking on average
  • 43% close above list price
  • 24 days typical time to go pending

Buyer strategy: contingencies are more accepted, and there is time to tour and negotiate without extreme pressure.

What will my total monthly cost be on a median-priced West Atherton, Atherton home?

At $21.89M with 20% down at 7.28%, the monthly cost breakdown:

  • $119,816 principal and interest
  • $22,801 property tax (California 1.25% effective rate)
  • Insurance is highly variable at this price point and scales with the home; plan on $1,500 to $3,000 per month rather than our default

Most buyers at this tier pay a meaningful share in cash, which reduces monthly carrying costs.

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Melanie Tan
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