Peninsula’s October heat waves make now a good time to check trees for stress
The Bay Area’s summer weather, followed by humid heat waves that lasted into mid-October, may have left Peninsula trees stressed. Even with the first rain and temperatures cooling, trees can take time to show signs of heat damage.
Atherton reclaims title as nation’s priciest ZIP code, Redwood City makes top 50
Atherton has not only reclaimed its title as the nation’s most expensive ZIP code, but has also become the first in the country to reach a $10 million median home sale price, according to PropertyShark’s annual ranking of the top 100 priciest ZIP codes in the U.S.
What $35M gets you in Atherton: 49ers legend Jerry Rice’s former home – and a gym with his original workout equipment
This French château-style estate in Atherton now on the market for $35 million offers a glimpse into the life of a football legend. Built for Jerry Rice in the early 2000s, when smart-home technology was still a novelty, the home stood out for its high-tech features and elaborate amenities. The former 49ers wide receiver outfitted…
What $975K to $18.3M gets you on the Peninsula
From multimillion-dollar estates to more modest homes, this week’s highest- and lowest-priced home sales offer a snapshot of the Peninsula real estate market. See what buyers paid for homes across the region, including an $18.3 million Menlo Park property on a half-acre with 2.5 bedrooms and one bathroom.
home & garden
October tips for your Peninsula garden: Cover crops, persimmons, shallots — and coffee
Should you put coffee grounds in your garden? When are persimmons ready to pick? Master…
neighborhoods
The dark history behind Woodside’s Moore Road
Woodside’s Moore Road is lined with oak trees, horse paddocks and large homes on multi-acre lots. But more than a century ago, it was the…
real estate news
How AI is changing the apartment search: Is it working?
AI is changing how renters search for apartments, from chatbots that answer questions and schedule tours to tools that can narrow a search based on…
