🍂 October 2025 Market Update: Atherton • Menlo Park • Redwood City

As we moved deeper into fall, the Silicon Valley real estate market continued to show its resilience. October brought a blend of strong demand, rising prices in several markets, and quicker sales pace across most cities. Here’s a breakdown of how Atherton, Menlo Park, and Redwood City performed this month.

🏡 Atherton Market Update

Luxury market still commanding premium prices

Atherton had a powerful month with 7 homes sold, matching September’s activity. But the real story is price movement:

• Median Sale Price jumped to $13M, up significantly from $7M in September — an 86% month-over-month increase.

• Days on Market rose to 45, up from just 4 days last month, showing buyers are taking more time on ultra-high-end inventory.

• Sellers still held an advantage: homes sold for 105% of list price.

• Inventory remains tight with just 2.1 months of supply.

Atherton continues to see strong top-quartile sales, with the highest tier closing at a median of $18,050,000.

🌳 Menlo Park Market Update

Stable activity with competitive offers

Menlo Park had a solid and balanced month with 32 homes sold, a slight 3% uptick from September:

• Median Sale Price settled at $2.88M, a modest 8% dip from the previous month’s $3.125M.

• Homes are moving quickly, with the median Days on Market at 9 days, down from 11 in September.

• Competition remains fierce — sellers received 107% of list price, on average.

• Inventory is steady at 1 month of supply, signaling continued high demand.

Across all quartiles, Menlo Park showed strong activity, especially in the upper tiers where homes sold up to $7,075,000.

🌆 Redwood City Market Update

High buyer activity and rising prices continue

Redwood City had one of the strongest Octobers in the region:

• 53 homes sold, up 18% from September and up 51% year over year.

• Median Sale Price increased to $2.2M, up from $2.15M last month.

• Homes are still selling fast with 12 median Days on Market.

• Sellers received 103% of list price, showing competitiveness across price points.

• Inventory remains low at 1.5 months of supply.

The top quartile hit a median of $3.65M, with healthy activity across all segments.

📌 What This Means for Buyers & Sellers

Buyers:
Lower inventory and strong buyer demand mean competition is still high, especially in Menlo Park and Redwood City. Atherton’s luxury market is seeing major price swings month-to-month — a reminder that timing and negotiation strategy matter more than ever.

Sellers:
Across all three cities, sellers received 103%–107% of their asking price in October. If you're considering listing, prep timelines, pricing strategy, and market positioning are key to maximizing your return.

👋 Thinking About Your Next Move?

Whether you're buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the market, I’m here to help you navigate every step. Let’s discuss what these trends mean for your specific goals.

Jessica Heredia, Represent Realty
Menlo Park • Atherton • Redwood City
[email protected]

Call/Text 650.667.0523