San Mateo · San Mateo County

Hayward Park

Hayward Park sits in the eastern part of San Mateo near the Hayward Park Caltrain station, with consistent post-war single-family construction.

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

Hayward 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 Hayward Park

Hayward Park is a centrally located San Mateo neighborhood named for its Caltrain station along the 4th Avenue corridor, sitting east of El Camino Real between downtown and the Hillsdale district. Housing stock is a mix of post-war single-family homes on roughly 5,000 to 7,000 square foot lots, with smaller multi-unit buildings closer to the station and occasional newer infill construction. The pocket trades the larger lots and historic streetscapes of Baywood for transit walkability and downtown proximity, and tends to clear at a more attainable price band than the western San Mateo neighborhoods.

Daily life centers on walkability to the B Street and 4th Avenue corridors, with the Hayward Park Caltrain platform anchoring weekday commute patterns. The 4th Avenue retail spine and downtown San Mateo dining are reachable on foot for most of the neighborhood, and Central Park to the north functions as walkable everyday open space rather than a weekend destination.

Schools

Most of Hayward Park falls within San Mateo-Foster City School District for K-8 and San Mateo Union High School District for grades 9-12, with San Mateo High School the typical neighborhood high school assignment (San Mateo-Foster City School District; San Mateo Union HSD). San Mateo High operates an International Baccalaureate program and sits within walking or short-drive distance for most Hayward Park addresses. Buyers should verify the specific attendance area at the address level, as district boundaries shift block by block in central San Mateo.

Lifestyle

The Hayward Park Caltrain station along 4th Avenue is the daily anchor, and the surrounding blocks are walkable to downtown San Mateo's B Street dining and retail spine. Central Park, a 16-acre civic landmark with a Japanese tea garden, miniature railroad, and recreation center, is within easy walking distance from much of the neighborhood. Lot sizes and garages tend to be tighter than in Baywood or western San Mateo, which buyers in this pocket typically accept in exchange for transit and downtown access.

Commute

The Hayward Park Caltrain station provides direct rail service to San Francisco in roughly 30 to 40 minutes and to Silicon Valley employment centers in 25 to 40 minutes. US-101 sits along the eastern edge of the neighborhood with multiple interchanges, and State Route 92 runs east-west across central San Mateo for direct access to the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge. SFO is approximately 10 to 15 minutes north.

Market

The Hayward Park Market Right Now

Hayward Park's pricing typically sits below the citywide San Mateo median, reflecting smaller lot sizes and tighter housing stock relative to Baywood-Aragon and the western neighborhoods. San Mateo's March 2026 single-family median was $2,375,944 across 36 closings, with homes averaging 12 days on market and selling at 111% of list price; the 2025 annual median was $2,087,500 (SAMCAR via MLSListings). Hayward Park properties commonly trade in the $1.5M to $2.5M band for standard single-family product, with updated homes near the upper end and original-condition homes near the lower end. The supply-constrained, multiple-offer pattern that has shaped citywide San Mateo through Q1 2026 also applies in this pocket, particularly for move-in-ready inventory near the station, as outlined in the California 2026 housing market forecast.
Transactions

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Hayward Park

Hayward Park sits within San Mateo's R-1 zoning framework, with the city's multiple R-1 sub-districts setting minimum lot sizes and floor-area limits that vary by block (City of San Mateo R-1 Development Standards). Buyers planning second-story additions, ADUs, or substantial remodels should engage San Mateo Planning early; design review applies above certain thresholds. The city's heritage tree ordinance protects designated trees, with permits required for removal of qualifying species and sizes. San Mateo County's base documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration applies at recording, and the City of San Mateo imposes an additional municipal real property transfer tax; the current municipal rate should be confirmed with escrow at opening (San Mateo County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder; City of San Mateo). Standard California disclosures apply.
Field Notes

Market Notes by Lisa M. Lum

Hayward Park behaves as a transit-and-walkability segment of the broader San Mateo market rather than a school-district or lot-size segment. Activity in this pocket through Q1 2026 has tracked the citywide pattern of fast days on market and over-list pricing for prepared inventory, with the neighborhood's price band typically sitting beneath the $2.38M citywide March median. Buyers prioritizing the Hayward Park Caltrain platform and downtown proximity over yard size remain the dominant demand profile here.

Updated 2026-05-06

Frequently Asked Questions about Hayward Park

Where is Hayward Park within San Mateo?
Hayward Park is centrally located in San Mateo, east of El Camino Real along the 4th Avenue corridor between downtown and the Hillsdale district. The neighborhood is named for the Hayward Park Caltrain station that sits along 4th Avenue.
What does housing in Hayward Park typically cost?
Standard Hayward Park single-family homes typically trade in the $1.5M to $2.5M band, below San Mateo's $2,375,944 March 2026 citywide median. Updated homes near the station tend toward the upper end of that range (SAMCAR via MLSListings).
What schools serve Hayward Park?
Most addresses fall within San Mateo-Foster City School District for K-8 and San Mateo Union High School District, with San Mateo High School the typical neighborhood high school assignment. Buyers should verify attendance at the address level as boundaries shift block by block.
How is the Caltrain commute from Hayward Park?
The Hayward Park Caltrain station along 4th Avenue provides direct rail to San Francisco in roughly 30-40 minutes and to Silicon Valley in 25-40 minutes. The station's central location is the primary draw for the neighborhood's transit-oriented buyer profile.
Does Hayward Park have lot-size constraints?
Hayward Park sits within San Mateo's R-1 framework, with the city's multiple R-1 sub-districts setting minimum lot sizes and floor-area limits that vary by block. Lots typically run 5,000 to 7,000 square feet, smaller than Baywood-Aragon norms.
What is the transfer tax in Hayward 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. Hayward Park does not impose an additional municipal transfer tax beyond the county base.
Does Hayward 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 Hayward 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 Hayward 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 Hayward Park home pricing.

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