Belmont · San Mateo County

Belmont Country Club Area

The Belmont Country Club area sits at higher elevation in the western part of the city, with elevated lots offering Bay views and substantial mature canopy.

Median Sale
$2,100,000
March 2026 · 15 closings

Belmont Country Club Area Real Estate Market Snapshot

Median Sale Price
$2,100,000
-13.2% vs prior-year median
Avg. Days on Market
10
% List Price Received
112%
Months of Inventory
1.9
Homes Sold (March 2026)
15
Median price trend
2025 · $2,418,000 March 2026 · $2,100,000
List-price received
112%
90%100%120%+

As of March 2026 · Source: SAMCAR/MLSListings

Living in Belmont Country Club Area

The Belmont Country Club area sits at higher elevation in the western part of Belmont, within the city's hillside zone where lots are larger and elevation lines deliver Bay views from many parcels. The pocket draws its name from the historic country club property that has anchored the surrounding neighborhood for decades, and the residential blocks step up the slope above the central Belmont commercial corridor. Lot sizes typically run 8,000 to 15,000 square feet, well above Belmont's smaller-tract pockets like Sterling Downs.

The housing stock is a mix of mid-century estates from the original development era and updated newer construction on the same elevated lots. Mature canopy is a defining feature, and a number of parcels carry protected trees regulated under Belmont's citywide Tree Ordinance (City of Belmont). The combination of elevation, larger parcel pattern, and Carlmont High School feeder access keeps Belmont Country Club among the higher-priced sub-areas inside the city.

Schools

Belmont Country Club addresses sit inside Belmont-Redwood Shores School District (K-8) and Sequoia Union High School District for high school, with Carlmont High School as the assigned high school for most of the area (Belmont-Redwood Shores SD; Sequoia Union HSD). Belmont-Redwood Shores SD ranks among the higher-performing K-8 districts in San Mateo County. Specific elementary attendance can shift between enrollment cycles, so buyers should confirm the current assignment for any address with the district before writing an offer.

Lifestyle

Daily life in the Belmont Country Club area centers on the elevated residential blocks themselves and the open space corridors that surround them, including Water Dog Lake Park to the south and the Belmont hillside trail network. The historic country club property remains a defining anchor, and residents reach Belmont's downtown commercial strip on Ralston Avenue within a short drive. Mature street trees, view-line lot positioning, and a quieter hillside character distinguish daily experience here from Belmont's flatter, mid-century pockets such as Sterling Downs and Hallmark.

Commute

The Belmont Country Club area sits between Interstate 280 to the west and US-101 to the east, with Ralston Avenue and Hillsdale Boulevard providing the principal feeders down to both freeways. Belmont's Caltrain station sits at the eastern flat of the city near El Camino Real, roughly a 5 to 10 minute drive from the elevated blocks. SFO is approximately 20 minutes north, and the San Mateo Bridge offers East Bay access via the Hillsdale corridor.

Market

The Belmont Country Club Area Market Right Now

The Belmont Country Club area trades inside the broader Belmont single-family market, which recorded 165 closed home sales in 2025 at a median price of $2,418,000 and average days on market of 18, with the average sale closing at 106 percent of list (SAMCAR/MLSListings, 2025 annual). March 2026 closed 15 single-family sales citywide at a median of $2,100,000 and 112 percent of list, with average days on market of 10 and median price-per-square-foot of $1,436 (SAMCAR/MLSListings, 2026-03). The Belmont Country Club area typically transacts above the citywide median because its 8,000 to 15,000 square foot lot pattern, elevation, and Carlmont feeder access price above flatter Belmont pockets such as Sterling Downs. Buyers triangulating Belmont's larger-lot inventory against Carlmont attendance often anchor their search in this neighborhood (San Carlos vs. Belmont).
Transactions

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Belmont Country Club Area

The Belmont Country Club area is governed by Belmont's citywide regulatory framework rather than a separate sub-area code. Most parcels fall within Belmont's hillside-oriented R-1 zoning categories — R-1H (20,000 square foot minimum site area) or R-1A (9,600 square feet), depending on the block — and buyers planning additions should confirm the parcel-specific category with Belmont Planning before writing an offer (City of Belmont Zoning Ordinance Section 4). The citywide Tree Ordinance applies, and the mature canopy that defines the neighborhood means many lots carry protected trees that trigger permit review on removal (City of Belmont Tree Ordinance). New construction and substantial remodels may require Planning Commission review depending on size and scope (City of Belmont Planning Commission). San Mateo County's base documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration applies at recording, with no additional Belmont municipal tax (San Mateo County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder). The Belmont Country Club area is not a designated historic district.
Field Notes

Market Notes by Lisa M. Lum

Recent transactions in the Belmont Country Club area reflect the broader Belmont pattern of competitive offers on well-prepared homes, with the citywide 112 percent list-to-sale ratio recorded in March 2026 indicating that price discovery on hillside-condition properties remains rapid. The area continues to draw buyers triangulating Carlmont feeder access against larger-lot inventory inside the city, and remodeled mid-century homes with current arborist documentation for protected trees on lot typically clear within the first listing cycle.

Updated 2026-05-06

Frequently Asked Questions about Belmont Country Club Area

What zoning category covers the Belmont Country Club area?
Most parcels in the Belmont Country Club area fall under Belmont's hillside-oriented R-1 categories — typically R-1H (20,000 square foot minimum site area) or R-1A (9,600 square feet), depending on the specific block and elevation. Buyers should confirm the parcel-specific zoning with the City of Belmont Planning Department before planning any addition or new construction.
Are protected trees common in the Belmont Country Club area?
Yes. The mature canopy is a defining feature of the neighborhood, and many parcels carry protected trees subject to Belmont's Tree Ordinance. Removal of designated species requires a permit, and recent ordinance amendments have modified the review criteria. Buyers planning site work should secure an arborist report and check ordinance status with the city.
Which high school serves the Belmont Country Club area?
Carlmont High School in Sequoia Union High School District is the assigned high school for most of the Belmont Country Club area. Carlmont feeder access is one of the factors that supports premium pricing in this pocket relative to other parts of Belmont.
Does Belmont impose its own city transfer tax?
No. Belmont does not impose a municipal transfer tax beyond San Mateo County's base documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration, which applies at recording (San Mateo County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder). The Belmont Country Club area is governed by the same county base.
What is the transfer tax in Belmont Country Club Area, San Mateo County?
San Mateo County charges a base transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration, paid by the seller at close. Some cities add a local supplemental tax. Belmont Country Club Area does not impose an additional municipal transfer tax beyond the county base.
Does Belmont Country Club Area require a sewer lateral inspection at sale?
Several San Mateo County jurisdictions require a private sewer lateral compliance certificate before close of escrow. The requirement varies by city — confirm with your transaction coordinator early in the listing process.
What disclosures are required when selling a home in Belmont Country Club Area?
California requires Transfer Disclosure Statement, Natural Hazard Disclosure, lead-based paint (pre-1978), water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and smoke and carbon monoxide alarm certifications. San Mateo County properties may also require sewer lateral compliance and local supplemental disclosures.
What is the difference between median and average home price in Belmont Country Club Area?
Median price is the middle number when all sale prices are sorted — half of homes sold above, half below. It resists distortion from a few very expensive sales. Average price is the arithmetic mean and can be skewed upward by individual high-end transactions. Median is the more reliable indicator of typical Belmont Country Club Area home pricing.

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Last updated 2026-05-06 · By Lisa M. Lum, Realtor® · Coldwell Banker Realty · DRE 02005150