Melanie Tan
DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
Data through Mar 2026
Allied Arts is a balanced market, a good environment for thoughtful decisions on both sides:
Based on just 2 sales in March 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Read this as a rough snapshot; a single transaction can move these numbers noticeably. Updated weekly.
Data through March 2026
See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Allied Arts.
Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.
Data for Allied Arts, Menlo Park specifically is limited. Only 2 sales in the most recent month is not enough to read neighborhood-level conditions, and one unusual transaction can dominate the reported numbers. Zooming out to the broader Menlo Park market: menlo Park is one of the most competitive markets in the Bay Area. Buyers should expect to offer above asking price, be prepared to waive contingencies, and act fast. Coming in with strong financing and a clear strategy is essential.
Allied Arts, Menlo Park's 2 recent sales were at a median of $5.00M. That is notably above Menlo Park's city-wide median of $3.00M. With only a small sample, it is hard to draw firm neighborhood-level conclusions. This could reflect a specific property or an unusual transaction rather than a broader trend. For context, the Bay Area median is $1.88M.
Using the 2 recent sales (median $5.00M) as a rough anchor, monthly cost breakdown at 20% down at 6.53%:
Most buyers at this tier pay a meaningful share in cash. The actual number for any specific property depends on sale price, HOA if applicable, and lender.
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