$1,381,961Average Value$251Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Windswept Menlo Park suburb with an enduring community network
Home to windswept waterfront parks in the heart of Silicon Valley, Belle Haven is a suburb for community-minded individuals who want to be as close to nature as they are to regional hot spots. This residential enclave’s quiet drives are minutes from the corporate headquarters of Meta, formerly Facebook, and just a few miles from downtown Menlo Park. “It’s a family-oriented neighborhood,” says Realtor Leah Fowler of Sterling Royal Real Estate, who grew up in Belle Haven. Tree canopies shade the sidewalk-lined streets, often filled with dog walkers and stroller-led locals. “It’s very peaceful,” Fowler says. With an active community association, walkable parks, a senior center and a neighborhood library, it’s an area that welcomes people from all walks of life looking for a little fresh air and distance from the city.
Belle Haven boasts Meta's innovative corporate headquarters.
A picturesque row of ranch homes embodies Belle Haven's warmth.
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Midcentury ranch styles meet contemporary Craftsman homes
Located in laidback Menlo Park, a small city between Palo Alto and Atherton, Belle Haven is a tight-knit suburb bordering the San Francisco Bay. Residential development began during the Great Depression as affordable housing, and although prices in the Bay Area have skyrocketed in recent years, it’s remained a relatively accessible landing place. “It’s mostly smaller, ranch-style houses, although some families are adding on and creating new, modern homes,” Fowler says of the community’s architectural mix of midcentury and Craftsman designs. The neighborhood is eminently walkable, with thoughtfully landscaped green spaces and very little traffic. Properties typically range between $1 million and $1.5 million for the neighborhood’s ubiquitous ranch homes, while newer builds can sell for over $2 million. Comparable homes in nearby neighborhoods often go for double those prices.
Homeowners throughout Belle Haven express their individual stylings with color and landscaping.
Modern built homes can be found in Belle Haven.
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Community parks and bayside trails
Belle Haven has unmatched access to some of the best parks and outdoor spaces the area has to offer. For hilltop views of the Bay, homeowners can pay a visit to Bedwell Bayfront Park, a meadowy open space with plenty of room to roam the water’s edge. Many ride their bikes to Dumbarton Bridge Vista Point and Trail to explore the winding bayside pathway with views of the marshy shoreline at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve. It’s also known as a great place for birdwatching. Belle Haven’s many neighborhood parks are walkable, including Kelly Park, the largest and most popular. The community gathers here for youth soccer on the turf fields and for the occasional cookout. Locals tend the Belle Haven Community Garden year-round and take the kids to the playground at Hamilton Park.
Enjoying the views at Bedwell Bayfront Park.
Discover serene hiking trails at Bedwell Bayshore park.
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Saturday mornings at the Belle Haven Farmers Market
Belle Haven Action is a community organization that provides outreach and support to locals. The team coordinates events, including the Belle Haven Farmers Market held at the neighborhood library on Saturday mornings and health-focused gatherings complete with crafts like quilt making, refreshments and shared medical resources. The group also gets together for “Kitchen Table Chats,” less formal meetings to discuss topics ranging from construction progress to neighborhood visioning and commissioner interviews.
Menlo-Atherton students are ready for higher learnig
For their elementary and middle years, students attend schools in the Ravenswood City School District, including the walkable Belle Haven Elementary School, a K-8 facility with a D-plus rating on Niche. Many older kids attend the stellar Menlo-Atherton High School with an A-plus rating. It’s known as one of California's premier college prep schools and is less than a 10-minute drive from home. Belle Haven is also home to the Belle Haven Branch Library, a popular community hangout where the kids can tackle homework assignments after school. It’s conveniently next door to the neighborhood elementary school.
Educational opportunities abound at Belle Haven Elementary School in Menlo Park.
Menlo-Atherton High occupies a full city block.
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Dine and shop at family-owned Soleska Market
There’s a small shopping center tucked into the neighborhood’s eastern corner, with several awninged restaurants, shops and a Starbucks, convenient for morning pick-me-ups. It’s also an easy stop-off to fill up the gas tank. Soleska Market is the community grocer, a family-run spot with a taqueria inside, known for flautas and homemade sour cream. For everything else, Belle Haven homeowners head into downtown Menlo Park, less than 2 miles south. The small-town business district is home to a Trader Joe’s, Draeger’s Market, upscale dining and coffee shops.
Nestled in Belle Haven's east, a quaint shopping haven awaits explorers.
Soleska Market, where groceries meet tradition and tacos, in the heart of Belle Haven.
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Freeway accessibility and Meta proximity
Meta Headquarters, then known as Facebook, moved to Menlo Park in 2011 and has since expanded along the shore with a sprawling, contemporary campus that includes a public park. It's Menlo Park’s largest employer with over 18,000 employees and is bordered by several newly built apartment complexes. Belle Haven is traversed by the Bayfront Expressway and the Bayshore Freeway, meaning seamless drives around the region. City buses also make frequent stops throughout Belle Haven for those who use public transportation. Located about 30 miles south of downtown San Francisco and 20 miles from San Jose, it's a popular location for commuters.
Highway 101 is the gateway to Belle Haven's charm and convenience.
Meta headquarters is situated in the northern edge of the Belle Haven neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Karl E Clark Park
Trails
Playground
Bedwell Bayfront Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Parking Lot
Joseph P Kelly Park
Basketball
Soccer
Tennis
Seminary Oaks Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Jack Farrell Park
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
25 min drive
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Newbridge St & Windermere Ave
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180 Jefferson
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Newbridge St & Alamanor Ave
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Hamilton Ave & Hollyburne Ave
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Willow Rd & O'brien Dr
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Hamilton Ave & Henderson Ave
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Chrysler Dr & Independence Dr
Belle Haven Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belle Haven, Menlo Park sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Belle Haven, Menlo Park over the last 12 months is $305,000, down 64% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Incredible opportunity to own a classic single family home in Menlo Park! This single-story property sits on a beautifully landscaped lot with mature trees, gardens, and ample outdoor entertaining space. Step inside to discover vintage charm with wood-paneled walls, exposed beam ceilings, and a retro-inspired kitchen with original cabinetry and generous counter space. Multiple living areas, 3
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,465
Median Age
36
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,548
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$133,054
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.1%
% Population in Labor Force
73.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
17/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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