Menlo Park, California

Allied Arts.

Menlo Park's artistic soul, anchored by the historic Allied Arts Guild and streets where gardens are a way of life.

The neighborhood

The artists' quarter

Allied Arts takes its name from the Allied Arts Guild, the 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival artists' colony whose studios, gardens and courtyard remain a Menlo Park treasure. The surrounding streets carry that creative DNA: cottages with studios, gardens with sculpture, and a bohemian-elegant calm.

Buyers are drawn by the Menlo Park City School District, the guild's cultural gravity and a location between downtown and Stanford. Homes range from historic cottages to refined new builds, all shaded by mature trees.

Allied Arts Guild 1929 artists' colony & gardens

Creative cottages studios, sculpture & gardens

Top schools Menlo Park City School District

At a glance: Allied Arts

Allied Arts is Menlo Park's historic arts enclave around the Allied Arts Guild, known for creative cottages, garden streets and top-ranked schools.

A sense of place

Why Allied Arts endures

Culture is permanent infrastructure. The guild's gardens and the neighborhood's artistic heritage give Allied Arts a character no new development can replicate.

Guild gardens Spanish Revival courtyards and studios.

Artistic heritage A century of makers and gardeners.

Village position Between downtown and Stanford.

01 / Education

Schools near Allied Arts homes.

Public school placement is determined by the local districts and can change. Confirm the exact property address directly with the district before relying on an assignment.

Top-rated school near Allied Arts, Menlo Park

District resources

Schools serving Allied Arts

Allied Arts is served by the Menlo Park City School District for K-8 and the Sequoia Union High School District beyond. Verify assignment by address.

Menlo Park City School District

Top-ranked K-8 district; verify assignment by address.

Official site

Sequoia Union High School District

Menlo-Atherton High and district high schools.

Official site

Stanford University

World-class university minutes away.

Official site

City of Menlo Park

Libraries, recreation and community services.

Official site

02 / Parks

Parks near Menlo Park homes.

Menlo Park pairs village streets with a deep park bench, from the Bayfront to the foothill edge.

Flood Park

San Mateo County's beloved 21-acre park with heritage oaks and playing fields.

Official site

Bedwell Bayfront Park

160 acres of bay trails, marsh and skyline views.

Sharon Park

Lakeside park with playgrounds in Sharon Heights.

Park hours and facility access can change seasonally. Check the official pages before visiting.

Nearby outdoors

Trails around Menlo Park.

Bay levees, the Dumbarton corridor and foothill preserves give Menlo Park trail options in every direction.

Bedwell Bayfront trails

Bayfront loops for running, cycling and birding.

Stanford Dish loop

The iconic 3.5-mile hill loop minutes away.

Bay Trail

The regional Bay Trail passes Menlo Park's bayfront.

Trail conditions, seasonal closures and access rules can change. Check the linked official resources before heading out.

03 / Local life

Everyday life in Allied Arts

The guild's garden shop and events, downtown Menlo Park's dining and Flood Park's oaks shape the week.

Historic cottage in Allied Arts, Menlo Park — The Allied Arts cottage

Garden home in Allied Arts, Menlo Park — Where gardens are a way of life

Allied Arts Guild

Gardens, studios and seasonal events.

Downtown Menlo Park

Santa Cruz Avenue dining minutes away.

Flood Park

Heritage oaks and playing fields nearby.

Map & getting around

Getting around Allied Arts.

Allied Arts sits just west of El Camino Real near downtown Menlo Park, with quick access to Stanford, 280 and the Dumbarton corridor.

6 min

Downtown Menlo Park

6 min drive · Menlo Park area

Directions

8 min

Stanford University

8 min drive · Menlo Park area

Directions

8 min

Menlo Park Caltrain

8 min drive · Menlo Park area

Directions

12 min

Stanford Shopping Center

12 min drive · Menlo Park area

Directions

10 min

Googleplex, Mountain View

15 min drive · Menlo Park area

Directions

25 min

San Jose Airport

25 min drive · Menlo Park area

Directions

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Tap Directions for live routing.

Market snapshot

Home values in Allied Arts.

Allied Arts trades at Menlo Park's character premium: citywide the median is about $3.58M, and guild-adjacent streets with historic charm command strong premiums.

$178K

Median household income

Citywide approx. · U.S. Census data

$3.58M

Median home price

Citywide approx. · Realtor.com, Sept 2026

$10M+

High-end price point

Citywide approx. · recent luxury-tier sales

Figures are approximate as of Sept 2026. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Realtor.com market data.

Buyer guidance

Buying a home in Allied Arts?

Buyers: Allied Arts rewards the patient. Historic cottages trade rarely — we maintain street-level presence so you hear about them first.

Sellers: your home's artistic story is the marketing. We present the guild heritage, the gardens and the studios editorially.

Call (650) 274-1134 Email Simon

Seller guidance

Selling your Allied Arts home?

Buyers: verify historic considerations early. Character homes may carry design expectations — we diligence with the city before you write.

Sellers: stage to the creative spirit. We style Allied Arts homes with art, craft and garden-forward photography.

Call (650) 274-1134 Email Simon

Buyer & seller questions

Allied Arts real estate FAQ.

What is Allied Arts known for?

Allied Arts is known for the historic Allied Arts Guild artists' colony, creative cottages and garden streets in Menlo Park.

Which schools serve Allied Arts?

The Menlo Park City School District (K-8) and Sequoia Union High School District serve the area. Verify by exact address.

How much do homes cost in Allied Arts?

Menlo Park's citywide median is about $3.58M. Allied Arts' historic character commands strong premiums on its best streets.

What is the Allied Arts Guild?

A 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival artists' colony with studios, gardens and shops — a Menlo Park landmark open to the public.

How is the commute from Allied Arts?

El Camino Real, nearby 280 and the Menlo Park Caltrain station connect to Stanford, Meta and the wider Peninsula.

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Local guidance

Explore Allied Arts with Simon Sahi.

Tour Allied Arts' garden streets with a local expert. Call or email to begin.

Visit SimonSahi.com (650) 274-1134 SIMON@SPSILICONVALLEY.COM CA DRE #01953287