Welcome to San Mateo
San Mateo County is diverse in everything from its weather to its people. If you're new to the area, you might like to take a look at our free Relocation Guide.
Weather
We don't shovel snow in the winter. In fact, if it does hail, we all run to the windows to watch. Lightening and thunder are just as exciting and rare. The weather is always mild and rarely uncomfortable. The diversity is found in our micro climates. Two cities - even neighborhoods - can vary in temperature by up to 10 degrees. The sun can be shining in Park Pacifica while the fog drizzles in Rockaway Beach.
Shopping & food
Although we're next door to San Francisco, you don't have to go there to enjoy great shopping and fantastic food. Watch the ocean crash on the rocks at restaurants like Miramar Beach or the haunted Distillery. Walk down Laurel Street, San Carlos for some of the best restaurants in the area; a few of my favorites are Cuisinett, Positano, and The Refuge - for their tasty pastrami sandwiches. Or hang out on a weekend afternoon at Alice's in the Woodside hills and watch the motorcycles come and go.
Hike & bike
If you love to be outside, you might have just found your mecca. We're surrounded by the Golden Gate National Recreation area. All those beautiful tree-covered mountains you see are going to stay that way. It's all park land to hike, bike and wander through. Camp Sawyer is one of my favorite places to take a deep breath. We've even recently become temporary home to a pair of bald eagles.
Housing
With San Francisco at our north and Silicon Valley the south, housing is one of the most expensive in California. Being home to companies like Google, Facebook, Oracle, Cisco, our housing prices are always a shock - not only to new transplants but to natives too. Be prepared to pay a premium.
Right now prices are climbing rapidly. We're extremely low on housing inventory while buyers are throwing in the kitchen sink to get a house.
The Blog
San Mateo Homes For Sale - Newly Listed
$738,000
1353 WAYNE WY, San Mateo
Come see this gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 and half baths on 3 levels in a very popular location. The kitchen has granite counter tops, maple cabinets, with a breakfast area off...
- Beds 2
- Baths 3.0
- MLS 81321661
$2,195,000
430 COSTA RICA AV, San Mateo
This elegant home is located in the heart of coveted San Mateo Park. Meticulously maintained and updated, is boasts a chef's kitchen with honed marble counters and hand ...
- Beds 4
- Baths 4.0
- MLS 81321681
$504,950
1919 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS, San Mateo
Gorgeous Townhouse with lots of natural light* Pergo flooring* Great Sun filled, private atrium* 1 bedroom and bath downstairs* 1 bedroom and bath upstairs* Nice fireplac...
- Beds 2
- Baths 2.0
- MLS 81321374
$639,888
892 WHARFSIDE RD, San Mateo
Pride of Ownership,charming ground floor,one level end unit.Light & Airy.Extra Storage in attached 1 Car Garage.Delightful upgrades include remodeled Baths,granite counte...
- Beds 2
- Baths 2.0
- MLS 81321362
- Bldg. Harbortown
$699,000
22 S ROCHESTER ST, San Mateo
Single level, over 2k sq/feet, extensively remodeled & upgraded featuring large bedrooms, huge m/ suite, loads of closet space, air conditioning, attic storage, beautiful...
- Beds 3
- Baths 3.0
- MLS 81321381
$1,150,000
2011 STRATFORD WY, San Mateo
Traditional split level hm features a welcoming foyer, formal LR w/a wood burning frplc, formal DR as well as a gourmet kit opening to a large FR, office/sunroom w/skylig...
- Beds 4
- Baths 3.0
- MLS 81321371
$1,198,000
2211 ENSENADA WY, San Mateo
Spacious 4 Bdrm-3 Bth hm within the Aragon HS boundries* panoramic views,Rebuilt Deck,some hrdwd floors, granite ctrs,fm rm w/breakfast nook,formal DR, spacious living ro...
- Beds 4
- Baths 3.0
- MLS 81321361
$399,000
340 GRAND BL, San Mateo
Wonderful San Mateo opportunity for a lovely 2 bedroom 2 full bath condominium. Recently updated bathrooms as well as new carpets and paint. Each bedroom has wall to wall...
- Beds 2
- Baths 2.0
- MLS 81321203
- Bldg. Grand Court Condos
$650,000
968 PALM AV, San Mateo
Two master suite condo & 1/2 bath renovated by Renovation Design & staged by D?cor Staging. Fully Remodeled kitchen w/nook. New cabinets w/ built-in lazy susan/spice rack...
- Beds 2
- Baths 3.0
- MLS 81321180
$498,000
425 N EL CAMINO REAL, San Mateo
A rare opportunity to own this charming condo located in San Mateo Park! This is a Top Floor Unit and faces the East. Features new paint throughout the unit and new car...
- Beds 2
- Baths 2.0
- MLS 81321074

Listing information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of the MLSListingsTM MLS system. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Real Estate Company are marked with the Internet Data Exchange icon (a stylized house inside a circle) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers and listing agents. Copyright 2013 MLSListings. All rights reserved. This data is updated daily. Last updated June 19, 2013
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