A preponderance of mature oaks gives West of Alameda, the neighborhood on the west side of Alameda de las Pulgas between Walsh Road and Stockbridge Avenue, a more natural and less manicured feel. But, as in other parts of Atherton, the properties are large and more accurately termed "estates" than "homes." Many are gated.
In the upper areas one can even hear coyotes, mountain lions and owls at night, residents say.
On Sargeant Lane there is a vineyard at the start of the street. Split-rail fences demarcate properties, adding to the more casual atmosphere.
Ridgeview Drive is part of the Atherton Heights tract. Many of the homes west of Alameda have stunning views -- some, of both the rolling hills and the city lights beyond.
FACTS
FIRE STATION: 3322 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park
LOCATION: Alameda de las Pulgas to Hwy. 280; Menlo Park city border near Walsh Road to the Redwood City border near Fletcher Drive
PUBLIC SCHOOLS: I== Las Lomitas School District== --
Las Lomitas School, 299 Alameda de las Pulgas, Atherton; La Entrada School, 2200 Sharon Road, Menlo Park
Sequoia Union High School District --
Woodside High School, 199 Churchill Ave., Woodside
SHOPPING: Woodside Road, Woodside
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