San Mateo County
Hillsborough is an exclusive residential community of grand estates with no commercial districts, offering ultimate privacy and prestige on the San Francisco Peninsula.
Explore the distinct neighborhoods that make Hillsborough special. Each has its own character, home styles, and community feel.
As Hillsborough specialists, we find it offers a rare combination - grand estates with ultimate privacy, no commercial zones, and excellent schools. Every home is custom with minimum lot sizes ensuring spacious properties.
Hillsborough City School District is excellent. Students attend Crocker Middle School and then Burlingame High School. Many families also choose nearby private schools. Contact the district to verify boundaries.
Hillsborough is one of the most expensive communities in California. Most homes range from $5M to $30M+, with historic estates commanding even higher prices. Very few homes under $4M.
Hillsborough has no commercial districts by design - residents drive to neighboring Burlingame or San Mateo for shopping and dining. The tradeoff is ultimate residential privacy and quiet.
Both offer grand estates and privacy. Hillsborough has more diverse architectural styles including historic mansions, while Atherton tends toward newer construction. Both are among the most exclusive Bay Area communities.
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