Menlo Park, California

Felton Gables.

A historic pocket beside Stanford, where early Menlo Park cottages and garden streets carry a century of character.

The neighborhood

Stanford's historic neighbor

Felton Gables is one of Menlo Park's oldest residential pockets, platted when Stanford was new and Menlo Park was countryside. The streets hold a charming mix of historic cottages, storybook homes and thoughtful newer builds, all under a mature tree canopy near the university.

Buyers prize the Stanford adjacency, the Menlo Park City School District and the neighborhood's authentic historic texture. Turnover is low; demand from Stanford-affiliated families is constant.

Historic pocket early Menlo Park cottages

Stanford adjacent walk/bike to campus

Top schools Menlo Park City School District

At a glance: Felton Gables

Felton Gables is Menlo Park's historic Stanford-adjacent enclave of character cottages and garden streets with top schools.

A sense of place

Why Felton Gables endures

Historic texture near Stanford is irreplaceable. Felton Gables' character, canopy and campus proximity keep it quietly coveted.

Period cottages Storybook and historic homes.

Tree canopy Mature streets throughout.

Campus proximity Stanford minutes away.

01 / Education

Schools near Felton Gables 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 Felton Gables, Menlo Park

District resources

Schools serving Felton Gables

Felton Gables is served by the Menlo Park City School District (K-8) and Sequoia Union High School District. Verify by exact 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 Felton Gables

Stanford's trails and culture, downtown Menlo Park's dining and Flood Park's oaks shape the week.

Historic cottage in Felton Gables, Menlo Park — The Felton Gables cottage

Storybook home in Felton Gables, Menlo Park — A century of character

Stanford Dish loop

Iconic hill loop minutes away.

Downtown Menlo Park

Santa Cruz Avenue dining nearby.

Flood Park

Heritage oaks and fields.

Map & getting around

Getting around Felton Gables.

Felton Gables sits near Stanford in western Menlo Park, with El Camino Real, Sand Hill Road and 280 as the main routes.

8 min

Stanford University

8 min drive · Menlo Park area

Directions

8 min

Downtown Menlo Park

8 min drive · Menlo Park area

Directions

10 min

Menlo Park Caltrain

10 min drive · Menlo Park area

Directions

10 min

Stanford Shopping Center

10 min drive · Menlo Park area

Directions

15 min

Googleplex, Mountain View

18 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 Felton Gables.

Felton Gables trades on character and Stanford proximity: citywide the median is about $3.58M, and historic cottages here command premiums for their irreplaceable texture.

$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 Felton Gables?

Buyers: historic cottages need specialist diligence. We verify condition, historic considerations and expansion potential before you write.

Sellers: your home's story sells. We market the historic character and Stanford adjacency editorially.

Call (650) 274-1134 Email Simon

Seller guidance

Selling your Felton Gables home?

Buyers: many sales happen quietly on these streets. We maintain presence so you hear about them first.

Sellers: stage to the period. We honor the architecture with styling that feels collected, not decorated.

Call (650) 274-1134 Email Simon

Buyer & seller questions

Felton Gables real estate FAQ.

What is Felton Gables known for?

Felton Gables is known as one of Menlo Park's oldest pockets, with historic cottages and garden streets near Stanford.

Which schools serve Felton Gables?

The Menlo Park City School District and Sequoia Union High School District. Verify by exact address.

How much do homes cost in Felton Gables?

Menlo Park's citywide median is about $3.58M. Felton Gables' historic character commands premiums.

How close is Stanford?

Very close. Much of Felton Gables is a short walk or bike ride to the Stanford campus.

How is the commute from Felton Gables?

El Camino Real, Sand Hill Road and nearby 280 connect to Stanford, Meta and the wider Peninsula.

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Local guidance

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