Atherton, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$649 per SF Avg asking sale price
$59 per SF Avg asking lease rate
3,485 SF Avg unit lease size
7,233 SF Avg building size for sale
5.21% Average cap rate

Atherton's Demographic Profile

Atherton has 2,193 households and a median income of $247,781, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -3% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 7,044
# Households 2,193
Median age 49
Median household income $247,781
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 251
5-year population change -3%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Menlo Park $921 8,513 SF 6.00%
Stanford $914 10,567 SF 6.00%
Redwood City $805 12,830 SF 6.70%
San Carlos $864 7,136 SF 6.70%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Atherton $494 8,373 SF
Menlo Park $746 6,758 SF
Stanford $1,163 7,676 SF
Redwood City $629 16,505 SF
San Carlos $706 12,983 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Atherton $561 7,983 SF 6.06%
Menlo Park $705 18,233 SF 4.59%
Stanford $1,176 5,592 SF 2.95%
Redwood City $532 9,223 SF 6.06%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Atherton

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

1450-1480 Hess Road, Redwood City

Redwood City, CA

  • 4.61% Cap Rate
  • $8,500,000
For Sale

Live/Work Opportunity

Redwood City, CA 94063

  • 3,511 SF Flex Building
  • $1,499,000
For Sale

1024 10th Ave

Redwood City, CA 94063

  • 7,600 SF Multifamily
  • 4.56% Cap Rate
  • $4,000,000
For Sale

2809 S El Camino Real

Redwood City, CA 94061

  • 0.37 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $3,750,000
For Sale

3301 Middlefield Rd

Menlo Park, CA 94025

  • 16,124 SF Retail Building
  • 6.58% Cap Rate
  • $4,800,000
For Sale

3201 Middlefield Rd

Menlo Park, CA 94025

  • 5,000 SF Retail Building
  • $2,099,999

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Atherton pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Atherton $649 7,233 SF
Menlo Park $744 13,280 SF
Stanford $1,468 8,488 SF
East Palo Alto $294 40,401 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Atherton alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Atherton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Atherton 7,044 2,193 49 $247,781 3 251 -3%
Menlo Park 33,673 12,722 40 $179,987 3 6,208 -3%
Stanford 21,361 4,929 29 $62,230 2 4,149 -2%
Emerald Hills 24,803 9,249 47 $203,839 3 2,591 -5%
East Palo Alto 26,752 6,790 35 $92,891 4 4,355 -6%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Atherton, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Atherton

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Is Atherton a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Atherton offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Atherton?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Atherton. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Atherton?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Atherton. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Atherton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Atherton. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Atherton acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Atherton, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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