Menlo Park Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Menlo Park, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 41
- Median Sale Price: $3,300,000
- Average Sale Price: $3,560,823
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,585
- Average Days on Market: 39
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Menlo Park moved 8.2% up (from $3,050,000 to $3,300,000). The number of homes sold was 20.6% up compared to the prior month (34 vs. 41). Average days on market shifted 30.0% up (30 days to 39 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 23.6% up (from $2,669,000 to $3,300,000). Sales volume is 18.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Menlo Park's luxury market is showing some interesting mixed signals this April. The median price jumped 8.2 percent month-over-month and a substantial 23.6 percent year-over-year, signaling strong underlying demand in this ultra-premium segment. Sales volume also picked up considerably with 41 homes sold compared to 34 last month, suggesting buyers are finally becoming active after the slower winter months. That said, homes are staying on the market longer, with days-on-market climbing from 30 to 39 days. This isn't alarming, but it does hint that even in Menlo Park, sellers are pricing conservatively and buyers are taking their time to decide.
The fact that homes are selling for 101.9 percent of list price tells us the market still favors sellers, despite longer listing times. What's particularly noteworthy is the spread between median and average prices hovering near $250,000—suggesting a few high-end outliers pulling the market upward. With 60 active listings and asking prices around $3.6 million, inventory remains relatively tight, which supports price stability. Spring seasonality is clearly kicking in, but the year-over-year sales decline of 18 percent reminds us that this market hasn't fully recovered to previous levels. Buyers here are active but selective.
Menlo Park Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94025 | 41 | $3,300,000 | $1,585 | 39 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 29 | $3,850,000 | $1,844 |
| CONDOS | 7 | $988,000 | $957 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $2,271,000 | $1,033 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $3,300,000 | $678 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 41 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 60 active listings in Menlo Park with a median asking price of $3,624,000 and an average of 40 days on market.
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