Punch Magazine Spring 2026

One of Menlo Park’s most coveted neighborhoods, Central Menlo Park blends peaceful, tree-canopied streets with elegant homes in a wide range of architectural styles. Daily life unfolds at an easy, neighborly pace, with residents strolling with children and dogs, biking along quiet roads, and stopping to chat with familiar faces. The sense of community is strong and genuine, reinforced by outstanding public schools and highly regarded private options including Menlo School and Sacred Heart Schools. Its central location makes life especially convenient. Many residents work on Sand Hill Road, at Stanford University, within Silicon Valley’s leading tech firms, or at the dynamic new commercial developments along El Camino Real. Highway 280 is just minutes away, while downtown Menlo Park is close at hand, offering grocery stores, boutique shopping, and an excellent dining scene. The new El Camino projects add an exciting mix of restaurants and entertainment. With its beautiful homes, walkable lifestyle, and welcoming atmosphere, Central Menlo Park remains a truly exceptional place to call home. Call Dulcy at 650.804.8884 dulcy.freeman@sothebysrealty.com dulcyfreeman.com STATS Highest Price: $10,500,000 Lowest Price: $820,000 Median Price: $5,250,000 Average Days on The Market: 19 Days Price Per Square Foot: $1,991 PUBLIC SCHOOLS Oak Knoll School Hillview Middle School Menlo-Atherton High School LIBRARIES Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street PARKS Nealon Park, 800 Middle Avenue Jack W. Lyle Park, 640 Fremont St Tinker Park, 1550 Santa Cruz Avenue DULCY FREEMAN KNOWS CENTRAL MENLO PARK PHOTOGRAPHY: BERNARD ANDRE

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