Located just north of Silicon Valley, Hillsborough is one of the wealthiest communities in America. The town is unique because of its no commercial zoning law and many large homes – the minimum square footage allowed for a home is 2,500 with a minimum lot size of half an acre. Boasting an illustrious, colorful, and affluent history, no other suburban town matches the heritage of distinguished living in Hillsborough. With its phenomenal schools, town government facilities, a private golf course, wooded areas plus views of the San Francisco Bay, the town thrives on its core foundations as a beautiful place for sophisticated living as well as a great place for families.
In 2022, the Hillsborough average price for a home was $6,331,719, a 5% increase from the previous year.
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The Brewer Subdivision affords its residents the perfect blend of lush, leafy green serenity and urban convenience. Homes here are in the mid to high range for the Hillsborough real estate market, and the inventory includes many large and newer builds. As of 2022, prices for single-family homes here range from $3,605,000 to $15,000,000.
This neighborhood offers proximity to El Camino Real, and it is the closest Hillsborough neighborhood to downtown San Mateo, where residents enjoy myriad restaurants and retail.
Schools for this neighborhood include San Mateo High School, Crystal Springs Uplands School, Crocker Middle School, and South Hillsborough Elementary School.
Real estate in the Carolands community rarely comes on the market, a testament to residents’ attachment to this area. When homes do come up for sale, inventory includes classic and contemporary homes and remodels, some with extra-large lots and views out to the Bay. Price ranges, too, can vary; as of 2022, prices for single-family homes here range from $2,985,000 to $12,600,000.
This neighborhood offers commuter convenience with proximity to Highway 280, while the restaurants and retail on Burlingame Avenue are only a 2-mile drive.
Schools for this neighborhood include top-rated West Hillsborough Elementary School, North Hillsborough Elementary School, Crocker Middle School, and Burlingame High School.
Real estate in Country Club Manor doesn’t often come up for sale, but when it does, inventory includes newer and larger homes set against the neighborhood’s lush, leafy green surroundings. As of 2022, prices for single-family homes here range from $6,300,000 to $13,500,000. This neighborhood offers proximity to Burlingame Country Club for golf on its 18-hole course. Schools for this neighborhood include Burlingame High School, Crocker Middle School, and top-rated North Hillsborough Elementary School.
Though its name might suggest otherwise, residents of Hillsborough Heights enjoy homes set on lovely level streets. The housing inventory here includes older, distinguished homes with styles including Mediterranean and Tudor. As of 2022, prices for single-family homes here range from $4,300,000 to $12,250,000.
This neighborhood offers commuter convenience and walkable proximity to retail and restaurants in downtown San Mateo. Schools for this neighborhood include San Mateo High School, Crocker Middle School, and South Hillsborough Elementary School.
Offering classic and contemporary homes in a variety of architectural styles, set among abundant trees, and with views out to the Bay, it’s little wonder that properties seldom come up for sale in Hillsborough Hills. As of 2022, prices for single-family homes here range from $4,380,000 to $6,500,000.
Schools for this neighborhood include West Hillsborough Elementary, North Hillsborough Elementary, Crocker Middle School, and Burlingame High School.
Hillsborough Knolls is a well-established community in Hillsborough, California. Homes here include a range of architectural styles and time periods. As of 2022, prices for single-family homes here range from $4,100,000 to $13,700,000.
For homebuyers in search of seclusion, the Hillsborough Oaksbridge neighborhood offers privacy and larger lots in a wooded setting. Real estate in this neighborhood includes pre-war homes, estates, and newer builds, with the notable absence of ranch-style homes, which makes it unique in Hillsborough. As of 2022, prices for single-family homes here range from $4,150,000 to $9,500,000.
This neighborhood offers walkable proximity to Broadway Avenue in Burlingame for restaurants and retail, and it is conveniently close to Highway 101 and El Camino Real.
Schools for the Hillsborough Knolls neighborhood include North Hillsborough Elementary School, Crocker Middle School, and Burlingame High School.
Home prices in Hillsborough Park are at the higher end of the Hillsborough market, and homes here are some of the finest. As of 2022, prices for single-family homes here range from $3,650,000 to $12,000,000.
This neighborhood offers Vista Park with enclosed play areas, lawn, and basketball. Schools for this neighborhood include San Mateo High School, Crocker Middle, South Hillsborough Elementary, and West Hillsborough Elementary.
Halfway between downtown San Mateo and Burlingame Avenue, the Homeplace neighborhood offers the ultimate in convenience. Homes in this area are in a range of prices and a variety of styles, including ranch and pre-war estates. As of 2022, prices for single-family homes here range from $4,250,000 to $11,137,500.
This neighborhood offers proximity to Burlingame Country Club for golf on its 18-hole course. Schools for neighborhood include North Hillsborough Elementary School, Crocker Middle School, San Mateo High School, and Burlingame High School.
One of Hillsborough’s largest neighborhoods, Lakeview offers some of the best prices for homebuyers in the area. As of 2022, prices for single-family homes here range from $2,700,000 to $10,600,000.
This neighborhood offers commuter convenience to Highway 280, and it is in proximity to Crystal Springs Reservoir.
Schools for this community include West Hillsborough Elementary, Crocker Middle, and San Mateo High School.
Dating back to 1916, the Parrot Drive community offers residents hilltop hideaways and beautiful Bay vistas. This neighborhood consists largely of expansive homes of high value on large lots. There was only one home that sold here in 2022, which was for $3,375,000. This neighborhood affords proximity to downtown San Mateo and Highway 92. Schools for this area include South Hillsborough Elementary, Crocker Middle, and San Mateo High.
Homebuyers seeking convenience will enjoy Ryan Tract’s proximity to Burlingame Avenue’s retail and restaurants, Caltrain, and El Camino Real. Homes in the Ryan Tract neighborhood include mid-century modern, ranch, Spanish-style, and grand estates. As of 2022, prices for single-family homes here range from $5,500,000 to $11,250,000.
Schools for this community include North Hillsborough Elementary, Crocker Middle, and Burlingame High School.
Residents of the Skyfarm neighborhood enjoy newer homes in a less densely populated community, set against an idyllic wooded backdrop. As of 2022, prices for single-family homes here range from $3,080,000 to $15,470,000.
Schools for this community include West Hillsborough Elementary, North Hillsborough Elementary, Crocker Middle, and Burlingame High School.
The Tobin Clark neighborhood’s real estate inventory includes newer, larger homes, many with canyon vistas, and some with views out to the San Francisco Bay. As of 2022, prices for single-family homes here range from $3,200,000 to $10,000,888.
Schools for this community include South Hillsborough Elementary, Crocker Middle, and Aragon High School.
