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$9,423,356$2,102 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $8,925,000 on Aug 19, 2025

79 PLACITAS AVE

ATHERTON, CA 94027
6
Beds
5.5
Baths
4,482 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$9.4M
$7.9M low$10M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,925,000 · Aug 19, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$52,614 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$8,925,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,845,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,080,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,571,603
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$5,940,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySAN MATEO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.61
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Encinal Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Menlo-Atherton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Hillview Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Menlo Park City Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94027These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.511

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,126
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,411 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$294,375
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$482,221
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

79 Placitas Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Fair Oaks
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Fair Oaks
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Fair Oaks
  • Among the largest lots in Fair Oaks
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Fair Oaks

What homes are worth in Atherton 94027

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$2.5M$10M

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Atherton 94027.

How it measures up in Atherton 94027

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Atherton 94027.

Estimated value$9,423,356
CheaperTypical $8,960,181Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$2102
CheaperTypical $1980Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area4,482 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,937 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 79 Placitas Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFair OaksAtherton 94027San Mateo County
Estimated valuepricier than$9,423,356almost all homes54% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$210298% of homes58% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than4,482 ft²98% of homes58% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 acalmost all homes19% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than196080% of homes53% of homes53% of homes

About 79 Placitas Ave

How much is 79 Placitas Ave, Atherton, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Placitas Ave, Atherton, CA is $9,423,356 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $7,947,753 to $9,999,999. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Placitas Ave, Atherton, CA last sell?

79 Placitas Ave, Atherton, CA last sold on Aug 19, 2025 for $8,925,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Placitas Ave, Atherton, CA?

79 Placitas Ave, Atherton, CA has 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 4,482 square feet of living space and a 0.61-acre lot.

When was 79 Placitas Ave, Atherton, CA built?

79 Placitas Ave, Atherton, CA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 Placitas Ave, Atherton, CA?

79 Placitas Ave, Atherton, CA is assigned to Encinal Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Menlo-Atherton High School (high), rated A-; Hillview Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Menlo Park City Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Placitas Ave, Atherton, CA compare to other homes in Atherton 94027?

Among the 2,582 homes in Atherton 94027, it is worth more than 54% of them ($9,423,356 against a typical $8,960,181), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($2102 against a typical $1980), it is bigger than 58% of them (4,482 ft² against a typical 3,937 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1960 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of San Mateo County, it is worth more than almost all homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 79 Placitas Ave, Atherton, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Placitas Ave, Atherton, CA was $52,614. The county assessed it at $8,925,000.

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