West Menlo, Menlo Park Housing Market · 2026

Data through Jul 2026

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

West Menlo, Menlo Park Market Snapshot

West Menlo favors sellers and competition is intensifying. Here's the picture:

Based on 8 homes sold in the 3 months ending July 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 July 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$5.40M
Up 4.3% from July 2025
Up $220K from July 2025
Homes Sold
8
Sold in the last 3 months. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$33,686/mo
6.71% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$27,882
  • Property Tax$5,620
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
9 days
4 fewer days than in July 2025
Homes sell in a week or two
Sale-to-List Ratio
103.2%
Up from 98.7% in July 2025
Selling 3% above asking
% Sold Over Asking
37%
37% of homes sold above asking, some competition
Active Listings
1
Down 46.4% from July 2025
About 0.4 months of supply. Very low, limited options for buyers

Market Trends

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

Median Sale Price
Up 4.3% year-over-year in West Menlo. Based on 8 sales in the last 3 months.
Homes Sold
43% fewer homes sold than a year ago in West Menlo.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is up 4% from a year ago in West Menlo, 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 6.71%. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.

Frequently asked questions about West Menlo, Menlo Park

Is now a good time to buy in West Menlo, Menlo Park?

West Menlo, Menlo Park favors sellers and competition is intensifying. Buyers should prepare strong offers and expect limited room to negotiate on well-priced listings.

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

At $5.40M, West Menlo, Menlo Park's median sits about 200% above the Bay Area average of $1.80M. West Menlo, Menlo Park is on the higher end of the regional market.

Within Menlo Park, this area trades about 59% above the city-wide median of $3.40M.

How competitive is West Menlo, Menlo Park for buyers?

West Menlo, Menlo Park currently favors sellers:

  • Homes sell about 3% above asking on average
  • 37% close above list price
  • 9 days typical time to go pending

Buyer strategy: well-priced homes still move quickly, but there is modest room for strong offers. Come in pre-approved with a clear plan.

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

At $5.40M with 20% down at 6.71%, the monthly cost breakdown:

  • $27,882 principal and interest
  • $5,620 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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