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listing_id: ML82064168
status: Pending
price: 6000000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1780
sqft_lot: 40946
lot_acres: 0.94
year_built: 1952
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "172 Encinal Ave"
city: Atherton
state: CA
zip: 94027
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.463086
lng: -122.185834
days_on_market: 6
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 3
list_agent: "Lori Buecheler"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 387-2716"
list_agent_license: 01859485
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-10-15
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | San Mateo County | Atherton | 94027 | 172 Encinal Ave

172 Encinal Ave, Atherton, CA 94027

MLS: ML82064168 | Status: PendingDoNotShow | Price: $6,000,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,780 0.94 1952

Remarks

Exceptional opportunity in a well-established Atherton neighborhood. This picturesque property offers remarkable flexibility enjoy the existing residence as it is today, expand and reimagine the current home, or take advantage of the outstanding development potential to create a magnificent new custom estate. The expansive lot, enhanced by mature landscaping and a variety of fruit trees, provides an exceptional canvas for future possibilities while offering privacy and a wonderful sense of place. Surrounded by impressive estates and neighboring homes valued in the $20 million range, the property combines immediate livability with tremendous long-term potential. Close to desirable Menlo Park schools, parks and downtown area.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82064168
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Exhaust Fan
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Hood Over Range, Oven Range, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Gas Starter
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Shake
Foundation Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Elementary District Menlo Park City Elementary
High School District Sequoia Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public, Well
Zoning R10000

Contact Information

Lori Buecheler
Compass
License #: 01859485
Phone: (650) 387-2716

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 0.12 mi 9
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 0.62 mi 8
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 0.82 mi 10
Garfield Elementary School public K-5 1.02 mi 6
Sequoia District Adult Education public UG 1.11 mi N/A
Taft Elementary School public K-5 1.33 mi 4
Tide Academy public 9-12 1.47 mi 9
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 1.65 mi 1
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 1.67 mi 9
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.90 mi N/A
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School public K-5 1.92 mi 6
Hoover Elementary School public K-8 2.05 mi 5
Las Lomitas Elementary School public K-3 2.25 mi 10
Addison Elementary School public K-5 2.26 mi 9
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 2.29 mi 10
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 2.34 mi 4
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 2.36 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 2.42 mi N/A
La Entrada Middle School public 4-8 2.59 mi 10
Henry Ford Elementary School public K-5 2.67 mi 4

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415 Santa Monica Ave $5,150,000 4 3 2,640 Active
15 San Juan Ave $6,988,000 5 5 4,726 Active
59 Nora Way $6,500,000 4 4/1 3,155 Active
600 Wallea Dr $5,500,000 3 3 2,180 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of October 15, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Lori Buecheler, (650) 387-2716.