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Silicon Valley real estate, explained by the Property Nerds®
Market data, neighborhood guides, Eichler history and how-tos for buyers and sellers, from Eric & Janelle Boyenga and the team at Compass.
Single-Story Homes in Menlo Park: Prices, Neighborhoods and Homes for Sale (2026)
Looking for single-story homes in Menlo Park? Of the 550 houses that sold in Menlo Park in the two years to October 27, 2026, 59 (11%) were described in their listings as single-story; across Silicon Valley it’s 14%. Here’s what they sold for, by size, price and neighborhood, and a one-click search
Homes With a Basement in Silicon Valley: Where They Are and What They Sell For (2026)
Basements are rare in Silicon Valley, where most houses sit on slabs or crawl spaces. How rare? Of the 21,632 houses sold in 31 Silicon Valley cities in the two years to October 27, 2026, 346 (2%) had listings that mention a full, finished, partial, walk-out or daylight basement. Here’s where they a
Homes With an ADU Under $2 Million in Silicon Valley: Where They Sell (2026)
Where can you still buy homes with an ADU for under $2 million in Silicon Valley? Of the 10,674 houses that sold for less than $2 million in 31 cities in the two years to October 27, 2026, 777 (7%) were with an ADU, in-law unit or guest house. Here’s where they sold, city by city and neighborhood by
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