San Mateo County
San Mateo is a centrally-located Peninsula city offering diverse neighborhoods, excellent restaurants, and convenient access to both San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The city provides urban amenities with suburban neighborhoods.
Explore the distinct neighborhoods that make San Mateo special. Each has its own character, home styles, and community feel.
Family neighborhood near top school
Hillside prestige with views
Urban walkable with dining
Family-friendly with great amenities
Historic charm with character
As San Mateo specialists, we recommend Hillsdale for families, San Mateo Park for established character, Baywood for hillside views, and Downtown for walkability and dining.
San Mateo-Foster City School District serves the area. Aragon and San Mateo High Schools are the main high schools. Private school options include Nueva and Crystal Springs. We help verify boundaries.
From our experience, downtown San Mateo offers the Peninsula best concentration of restaurants - particularly Asian cuisine - along with shopping and the Cinemark theater. B Street has excellent dining options.
San Mateo offers more urban amenities and restaurant options than most Peninsula cities, with more affordable pricing than Burlingame or Hillsborough. Central location provides flexibility for SF or South Bay commutes.
As active agents in San Mateo, we see steady demand driven by central location, improving downtown, and access to both SF and Silicon Valley. The city continues to attract buyers seeking Peninsula lifestyle with more accessible pricing.
Our local experts know every neighborhood. Let us help you find the perfect fit.