West Menlo, Menlo Park Housing Market · 2026

Data through Sep 2026

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

West Menlo, Menlo Park Market Snapshot

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

Based on 5 homes sold in the 3 months ending September 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 September 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$6.20M
▲ Up 18.1% from September 2025
Up $948K from September 2025
Homes Sold
5
Sold in the last 3 months. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$40,972/mo
7.4% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$34,332
  • Property Tax$6,457
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
10 days
▼ 12 fewer days than in September 2025
Homes sell in a week or two
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.6%
▼ Down from 100.5% in September 2025
Selling at or near asking price
% Sold Over Asking
20%
Only 20% sold above asking. Few bidding wars right now
Active Listings
3
▲ Up 6.7% from September 2025
About 1.9 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 18.1% year-over-year in West Menlo. Based on 5 sales in the last 3 months.
Homes Sold
38% fewer homes sold than a year ago in West Menlo.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is up 26% 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 7.4%. 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 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 Menlo, Menlo Park home prices compare to the Bay Area average?

At $6.20M, West Menlo, Menlo Park's median is roughly 4 times the Bay Area median of $1.77M. West Menlo, Menlo Park sits at the very top of the regional market.

Within Menlo Park, this area trades about 110% above the city-wide median of $2.95M.

How competitive is West Menlo, Menlo Park for buyers?

West Menlo, Menlo Park is a balanced market where neither side dominates:

  • Homes sell about 0.4% below asking on average
  • 20% close above list price
  • 10 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 Menlo, Menlo Park home?

At $6.20M with 20% down at 7.4%, the monthly cost breakdown:

  • $34,332 principal and interest
  • $6,457 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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