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QUAINT FACT

This six square-mile town is currently one of the wealthiest in the country. Atherton was once known as Fair Oaks, a flag stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad and is named after local merchant, land-owner and native of Massachusetts – Faxon D. Atherton.

WEATHER & CLIMATE   With an average of 261 sunny days each year and temps ranging from 40-83°F, the weather here is beautiful. Atherton is considered to have a Mediterranean climate.

VISIT ATHERTON   For the trees and open space. Thickly wooded with native live and white oaks, cedars, pines and redwoods, this city is alive with greenery. If you like Eichler homes, the Lindenwood neighborhood has a few.

LIVE IN ATHERTON   Location, location, location – and exclusivity. Atherton is home to those at the head of innovation, tech and venture capital here in Silicon Valley. Homes here move fast and often sell sight unseen to buyers from other countries. The mega mansions and private luxe homes of Atherton are secluded and frequently gated, so live in Atherton if you value your privacy.  love tree-lined streets and can afford the homes.

OUTDOORS & INDOORS  Atherton is a residential town and insider’s paradise – both outdoors and in. There are horse shows, polo matches, tennis tournaments and gala events at the exclusive Menlo Circus Club and Stables – Members only. For those looking to enjoy a day at the park or driving through a neighborhood of quintessentially modern, Eichler homes, these are for you.

Holbrook-Palmer Parkhttp://www.ci.atherton.ca.us/index.aspx?NID=180
This is Atherton’s only recreational site. It features both indoor and outdoor spaces on the beautiful 22 acre property. There are walking paths through the gardens, tennis courts, a ball field, and play ground. The Main House, Carriage House and Jennings Pavilion are available to rental.
Eichler Homes & Contemporaries – Bordered by Middlefield Rd, Encina Ave, Oak Dr, and Placitas Ave, Joseph Eichler houses and those of his contemporaries can be seen in the the Lindenwood neighborhood. The properties here showcase the modern take on casual, indoor/outdoor living, so representative of the suburban building boom of the 50’s and 60’s.

 

CITY EVENTS        http://www.ci.atherton.ca.us/Calendar.aspx

TOWN HALL          http://www.ci.atherton.ca.us/

ATHERTON LIBRARY http://www.smcl.org/content/atherton

 

If you’re Planning a Long-Distance Move to Atherton, we have a few tips to help you survive the cross-country trek.