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Beresford Park

Beresford Park is a mid-century neighborhood south of central San Mateo with consistent ranch architecture and a quiet residential feel.

Median Sale
$2,375,944
March 2026 · 36 closings

Beresford Park Real Estate Market Snapshot

Median Sale Price
$2,375,944
+13.8% vs prior-year median
Avg. Days on Market
12
% List Price Received
111%
Months of Inventory
1.4
Homes Sold (March 2026)
36
Median price trend
2025 · $2,087,500 March 2026 · $2,375,944
List-price received
111%
90%100%120%+

As of March 2026 · Source: SAMCAR/MLSListings

Living in Beresford Park

Beresford Park sits in the south-central flatlands of San Mateo, between State Route 92 and the Belmont border, and is one of the city's more architecturally consistent mid-century pockets. Lots typically run 5,500 to 7,500 square feet, with single-story ranch homes laid out on a regular grid of curvilinear residential streets. The neighborhood centers on Beresford Park itself and the adjacent Beresford Recreation Center, which together anchor the area's parks-and-pool civic identity.

Compared with the foothill or historic-district pockets of San Mateo, Beresford Park reads as a quieter, more uniform mid-tier residential segment. The streetscape is shaped by mature street trees protected under the city's heritage tree framework (City of San Mateo), and the housing stock is dominated by 1950s-1960s ranch construction that has been progressively remodeled rather than replaced. The neighborhood sits inside the City of San Mateo's R-1 Single-Family Residential zoning framework (City of San Mateo R-1 Development Standards).

Schools

Beresford Park falls within the San Mateo-Foster City School District at the K-8 level, with high school attendance through the San Mateo Union High School District (San Mateo-Foster City School District; San Mateo Union HSD). Specific elementary and middle attendance areas in this part of the city can shift between adjacent streets, so buyers should confirm school assignments parcel-by-parcel with the district before writing offers, particularly along the Belmont border and near State Route 92.

Lifestyle

Daily life in Beresford Park revolves around Beresford Park and the adjacent Beresford Recreation Center, with the city's pool, courts, and programmed recreation drawing local foot traffic. Hillsdale Shopping Center sits a few minutes north for regional retail, and Central Park and Coyote Point Recreation Area provide the broader San Mateo outdoor infrastructure (City of San Mateo). Mature street tree canopy, protected under the city's heritage tree ordinance, reinforces the neighborhood's quieter residential character.

Commute

Beresford Park's south-central position places State Route 92 within a few minutes for east-west access to the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge and Interstate 280, and US-101 reachable in roughly seven to ten minutes via SR-92 or 19th/20th Avenue. The Hillsdale Caltrain station sits just north, with rail access to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. San Francisco International Airport runs about fifteen to twenty minutes north via US-101.

Market

The Beresford Park Market Right Now

Beresford Park trades inside the broader San Mateo single-family market, where the 2025 annual median sat at $2,087,500 across 534 closings with a median price-per-square-foot of $1,235 and an average eighteen days on market (SAMCAR/MLSListings). March 2026 numbers ran tighter, with a citywide median of $2,375,944, median PSF of $1,496, and list-price-received of 111% (SAMCAR/MLSListings). Within that distribution, Beresford Park typically clusters around the citywide median rather than the upper-half pockets driven by hillside views or historic-district stock. The neighborhood's relatively uniform 5,500-7,500 square foot lots and consistent mid-century ranch homes produce a tighter band of comparables than in more architecturally varied parts of the city, which generally supports faster underwriting and quicker contract terms when condition and updates are well-presented.
Transactions

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Beresford Park

Beresford Park sits within San Mateo's R-1 Single-Family Residential zoning framework, which includes multiple R-1 sub-districts with varying minimum lot sizes and floor-area limits depending on neighborhood (City of San Mateo R-1 Development Standards). The city's heritage tree ordinance protects designated trees, with permits required for removal of qualifying species and sizes, and Beresford Park's mature street canopy is materially affected during remodels and additions (City of San Mateo). At closing, San Mateo County's base documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration applies at recording, plus the City of San Mateo's additional municipal real property transfer tax (San Mateo County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder; City of San Mateo) — confirm the current rate with escrow at opening. Buyers should also verify school attendance areas parcel-by-parcel given the district variation across this part of the city (San Mateo-Foster City School District).
Field Notes

Market Notes by Lisa M. Lum

Recent activity in San Mateo through early 2026 has shown competitive bidding across mid-tier flatland pockets, with renovated ranch stock in neighborhoods like Beresford Park typically tracking close to the citywide median rather than the upper-half pricing seen on hillside or historic-district parcels (SAMCAR/MLSListings). Lisa Lum observes that Beresford Park buyers tend to weigh remodel scope, school attendance lines, and proximity to the park and recreation center alongside lot orientation, and that sellers who present clean disclosure packages and address deferred maintenance early generally achieve faster contract terms in this segment.

Updated 2026-05-06

Frequently Asked Questions about Beresford Park

What lot sizes are typical in Beresford Park?
Beresford Park lots typically run 5,500 to 7,500 square feet, laid out on a regular grid of mid-century curvilinear streets. Parcels are more uniform than in San Mateo's hillside or historic-district neighborhoods, which simplifies remodel planning and addition geometry.
Does Beresford Park have a homeowners association?
Beresford Park is not governed by a single homeowners association. Individual parcels may carry recorded CC&Rs, easements, or shared driveway agreements; buyers should review the preliminary title report carefully for any pocket-specific encumbrances before removing the title contingency.
What is the predominant architectural style in Beresford Park?
The neighborhood is dominated by 1950s-1960s single-story ranch homes on relatively uniform lots. Most homes have been progressively remodeled rather than replaced, so the streetscape retains a consistent mid-century scale even where individual interiors have been updated.
How does Beresford Park compare in price to citywide San Mateo?
Beresford Park typically trades around the broader San Mateo single-family median, sitting in the mid-tier of the city's price distribution rather than the upper half occupied by view or historic-district pockets (SAMCAR/MLSListings). Renovated ranch homes near the park anchor the strongest comparables.
What is the transfer tax in Beresford Park, 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. Beresford Park does not impose an additional municipal transfer tax beyond the county base.
Does Beresford Park 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 Beresford Park?
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 Beresford Park?
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 Beresford Park home pricing.

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