Lloyden Park

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.