Menlo Park is a community that has virtually everything to offer potential real estate seekers, such as a strong economy, gorgeous natural setting, and charming atmosphere and real estate. It is located within San Mateo County, and bordered by San Francisco Bay on the east and lush hills on the west. The location of Menlo Park has long made it a favorite of high income earning families, and Thomas Edison was known to be particularly fond of city. The community is home to 32,000 residents, as well as a large concentration of venture capital dotcoms. The largest employing economic sectors in Menlo Park are professional, scientific, administrative and waste management services. San Francisco, (only 35 miles northwest of Menlo Park), also offers a variety of employment opportunities. Residential neighborhoods are characterized by tree-lined streets, large homes, and fabulous views. The Cultural diversity of Menlo Park includes amenities such as boutique shopping, upscale dining, eclectic shops and art studios. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy acres of undisturbed plant and animal life at Jasper Ridge Biological Park. Public education is provided by Menlo Park City School District. Menlo Park real estate options include single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots.
Sharon Heights is touted as one of Menlo Park more family-friendly communities, with proximity to schools and childcare. Parents are also highly involved in their children’s education, with many families volunteering on committees at the local schools. Sharon Heights features a variety of single family homes, condominiums and town homes, with some facing the gorgeous Sharon Heights Golf Course. Many downsizing Seniors enjoy living in the Sharon Park PUD (Planned Unit Development), as they can be near their grandchildren yet have the convenience of less home maintenance. In addition to proximity to downtown Menlo Park, shopping is available at the Sharon Heights Shops and the Stanford Shopping Center.
Sharon Heights is served by Las Lomitas School District. Students attend the high-scoring Las Lomitas School and La Entrada School before continuing on to Menlo-Atherton High School, which was ranked by Newsweek as one of the top 100 public schools in America. Phillips Brook School and Trinity School are private schools also available to Sharon Heights residents.
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