Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy

Real Estate Broker: 00675838
  •   5   (12 reviews)

About Mary

Mary Murphy is a seasoned Compass real estate agent serving buyers and sellers across Menlo Park, Atherton, San Mateo, and Santa Clara. With more than 35 years of real estate experience on the San Francisco Peninsula, Mary brings rare depth to every transaction, whether a first-time buyer navigating Silicon Valley's competitive market or a longtime homeowner ready to make a thoughtful next move. Mary's real estate career began after relocating from London to California during a period of high interest rates. That early experience taught her to find opportunity in difficult markets, a skill she has applied ever since on behalf of her clients. Specialized Credentials Mary holds three nationally recognized designations that set her apart in the Peninsula market: CSA® (Certified Senior Advisor): A later-life move involves far more than real estate. Family dynamics, health considerations, financial decisions, years of belongings, and a home full of history all come into play. The CSA® credential reflects Mary's commitment to guiding senior homeowners, adult children, fiduciaries, and trustees through transitions that are calmer, clearer, and less overwhelming. SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist): Endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS®, this designation gives Mary specialized tools to help seniors and their families navigate housing transitions with confidence. ABR® (Accredited Buyer's Representative): A signal of Mary's dedication to buyers making one of the most significant financial decisions of their lives. Community Roots on the Peninsula Mary is deeply rooted in the communities she serves. She has held leadership roles with the Burlingame Rotary Club, including President, Executive Secretary, New Member Chair, and Communications Chair. She serves on the Board of Directors for Palcare, a non-profit childcare center, and is an active member of the Burlingame Women's Club. Professionally, she serves as Vice Chair of the Membership Committee for the San Mateo Association of REALTORS® and is a member of the Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR). A Local Who Knows This Market Mary lives in Atherton with her partner Howard and their two Bernedoodles, Winston and Lola. Her sons Ben, a senior video game designer in Austin, and Robert, a cryptocurrency educator in Honolulu, keep life interesting. When she is not working, you will find her traveling, exploring great food and wine, or deep in a British detective novel. If you are buying or selling in Menlo Park, Atherton, San Mateo, or Santa Clara, Mary Murphy brings the experience, credentials, and community knowledge to guide you through with confidence. Skills & Specialties: First-time Home Buyers & Family Relocations Listing Strategy & Market Positioning Buyer Representation & Seller Representation Land Sales & New Construction Senior Real Estate Services & Downsizing (SRES) Market Analysis & Local Market Data Expertise Neighborhood Expertise: Menlo Park, Atherton, San Mateo, Burlingame, Marin County, San Francisco Investment Properties & Long-Term Value Properties Multi-generational Client Relationships & Repeat Business Comprehensive Transaction Management (negotiation, pricing, closing) Relocation Consulting & Community Integration Integrity-Driven Service, Personalized Client Care, and High-Touch Customer Service SRES Certification ABR Certification Testimonials: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The house was put on the market, and we quickly received 20 offers. We closed with a very good offer after only 3 days of the house being put on the market. We highly recommend Mary Murphy." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Exceptional Service & Outstanding Results – Mary Murphy is the Best!".

Mary's reviews

  5  
Mary has 12 reviewsacross 10 different locations, showing 6.
Review Mary
4 months ago
Lucky to have Mary's expertise, attention to my goals, and excellent communication

Mary is the definition of professional – she is the most competent, courteous, and effective person I have ever worked with in any field. With excellent communication, proactive measures, and thoughtfulness for my goals, Mary and her team guided me through a sale with success. I felt daunted by the prospect of having to sell my elder’s property while living over 2,000 miles away, but Mary didn’t hesitate to support me through the process. Mary and her team ensured I was well-informed and comfortable every step of the way. The positive outcome has been greater than I ever imagined. Mary’s level of expertise combined with her personable disposition made me feel so lucky to have her on my side. This has been an awesome experience–I would hire Mary again in an instant and recommend her with my highest regards!

6 months ago
Mary Murphy is a professional and knowledgable realtor.

Mary Murphy handled the sale of my late sister's home for my mother and me. She was professional and managed the complexities of the sale competently. Mary kept us informed during the transaction and demonstrated solid knowledge of the local market. While the emotional nature of selling a family home made the process challenging, Mary conducted herself appropriately and helped us reach a successful closing. I would recommend her services to others needing a realtor for similar situations.

about 1 year ago
Top Communicator

Mary exhibited great patience in spending several years helping us search for our next home. Once we were ready to make an offer, her expert market research and advice enabled us to be the top bidder by a narrow margin in a multiple offer situation. We have now closed on our new home. Thanks, Mary, for your diligence and prompt communication with us on our journey toward buying our home.

about 1 year ago
Mary did a great job!

Mary was very helpful, timely, realistic and professional throughout our home search and purchasing process. We especially appreciated her ability to connect us with appropriate contractors and lenders to help make the deal happen. She has excellent experience and contacts in this community which ultimately proved to be the difference for us.

over 1 year ago
Exceptional Service & Outstanding Results – Mary Murphy is the Best!

Mary Murphy was an absolute lifesaver in helping my mom and me sell her condo in Redwood City after my father passed away in November. During an incredibly stressful time, Mary was patient, honest, and deeply understanding. I was juggling moving my mom to Colorado and handling countless details, but Mary made the entire selling process as smooth and seamless as possible. Her expertise, dedication, and strategic approach removed so much of the burden from our shoulders and resulted in us selling for over $100K above the asking price! Her hard work and guidance were invaluable, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Mary is the one to call if you’re looking for a real estate agent who truly cares and delivers outstanding results!

over 1 year ago
Sold above asking!

Mary was our listing agent when we decided to sell our home in Los Altos. She is exactly what you want in a realtor: attentive to detail, organized, knowledgeable about the market, well networked, responsive, creative and hard working. We've worked with other agents in the past to buy and sell homes in the bay area, and she went above and beyond what we expected a realtor to do.  There was not one detail that she missed in getting our home ready for sale. She not only lined up every contractor for updates on the house, she project managed the entire process and ensured that every phase of work was completed on time and within budget.  Having lived there for 25 years, I was amazed by her transformation of our home into an elegant residence that looks like new construction. We received an offer on our home for $400,000 above asking price in a week. To say she is an excellent realtor feels like an understatement; she is a miracle worker. We highly and enthusiastically recommend her!

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Mary's properties

Mary has 1 property for sale and sold 7 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldJun 9, 2026
$2,500,000
3822 22nd Street
San Francisco CA 94114
2
2
1
Condo
Listing courtesy of Compass and Mosaik Real Estate
SoldMar 30, 2026
$500,000
3/5727 Playa del Rey
San Jose CA 95123
2
1
1
Condo
Listing courtesy of Compass and Home Net 123
SoldNov 21, 2025
$1,480,000
175 Orchard Ave
Redwood City CA 94061
2
1
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Compass and Coldwell Banker Realty
SoldNov 10, 2025
$1,635,000
1037 Windermere Avenue
Menlo Park CA 94025
2
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Compass
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