8.0 out of 10

Lloyden Park

37.4641524273515 -122.2013389794
Great for
  • Clean & Green
  • Neighborly Spirit
  • Peace & Quiet
  • Safe & Sound
  • Schools
Not great for
  • Cost of Living
  • Nightlife
  • Childcare
  • Gym & Fitness
  • Pest Free
Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Students
  • Trendy & Stylish

Reviews

4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 2/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 2/5
  • Shopping Options 1/5
  • Schools 4/5
2yrs+

"Small, but worth it"

Although easy to miss, Lloyden Park is an exclusively residential, family-friendly community lodged within the outskirts of Atherton. The area is one of the smallest neighborhoods within the city, encompassing just about 4 blocks. And as you might expect, the neighborhood’s population is somewhat low/sparse, with homes nicely separated by the dense trees and shrubbery that so often surround each residence. It is also a somewhat well-connected to its neighboring parts, with downtown Atherton only just a 5-10 minute drive away.

Lloyden Park is a somewhat affluent suburban area thats rarely visited amongst the general public. For the perspective resident, the neighborhood has a very leafy/bushy residential aesthetic. It tends to cover the somewhat lengthy properties and long, single story homes that saturate the community. Properties are often occupied by the usual essentials, decent sized driveways, attached two-car garages and a variable degree of lawn space. There are also a couple modern looking (Art Deco and Early California Ranch homes) residences scattered throughout the neighborhood, especially along Rittenhouse Avenue.

For young families, Lloyden Park is within close proximity to both Menlo School and Sacred Heart Preparatory. The latter of which is a private, four-year high school with a great student-to-teacher ratio. For commuters, the Atherton Caltrain anchors the western corner of the neighborhood and conveniently connects residents to the popular job hubs of San Jose and San Francisco. However, the Caltrain can be a bit loud when it ventures through the community every half an hour or so.
Pros
  • Attractive Homes
  • Great for Commuters
  • Woodsy Lanes
Cons
  • Kind of Boring
  • Very Expensive
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Students
  • Trendy & Stylish
5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 2/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Parking 4/5
  • Cost of Living 1/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 3/5
2yrs+

"A Beautiful Little Neighborhood"

Lloyden Park is the Atherton neighborhood just to the northwest of the Caltrain station. This tiny neighborhood is really quite attractive, with woodsy streets and immaculately kept homes. The front lawns are invariably decorated with interesting patterns of topiary and more often than not have compelling accents like curving stepping stone pathways leading to the front walk or stretches of colonnade like driveways.

So what does it cost to live in this neighborhood? The average home around here will run you around $1.5 million—that is for a 1600 ft. home which is really beautiful. The larger homes, of course, are much more expensive.

Being so close to the Caltrain Station is definitely a bonus for commuters. That way you can head off to the high paying job that will pay for one of these expensive beauties.
Pros
  • Woodsy Lanes
  • Attractive Homes
  • Great for Commuters
Cons
  • Very Expensive
  • Kind of Boring
  • A Little Snooty

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