Atherton, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$9,980,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Atherton has 11 homes for sale at a median list price of $9,980,000, typically selling in about 93 days.
Atherton Market Analysis
Atherton, CA currently shows a median list price of $10M. There are 11 homes currently listed for sale in Atherton, CA. 3 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Four bedroom homes are the most affordable tier at a median of $5.7M, while six bedroom homes top the range at $13.8M. The housing stock skews toward single family homes, at about 90.9% of active listings. Over the last six months, the median price has eased about 34.2%, from $16M in February to $10.5M in July. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $1,761.
Median time from listing to accepted offer is about 9 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. The area falls within the 94027 ZIP code.
Atherton Rental Market
Atherton, CA currently shows a median asking rent of $27,500. There are 4 homes currently listed for rent in Atherton, CA. Over the last four months, the median rent has risen about 170.0%, from $10,000 in September 2025 to $27,000 in April 2026.
Atherton Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. There is only 2.8 months of supply, yet the typical home takes about 93 days to sell, and 27% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$9.98M
↑ 1% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.8 months of supply
Tight Supply11 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.8 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~93 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 56% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 45% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Atherton
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
87%
Homeowners
13%
Renters
Homeownership is 31.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
2,266 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $2.2M in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$27.0M)
Price Reductions
3 listings have reduced their price
27% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.3% (~$729K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Atherton, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Atherton, CA?
The median list price in Atherton is $9,980,000 as of August 2026, based on 11 active listings.
Is Atherton a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Atherton currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 2.8 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Atherton?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 9 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 93 days.
Are home prices in Atherton going up or down?
The median sale price in Atherton is up about 1.4% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Atherton, CA?
There are 11 homes for sale in Atherton right now, including 2 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Atherton?
The median asking rent in Atherton is $27,500 per month, across 4 active rental listings.