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San Mateo Park

San Mateo Park is a historic neighborhood west of El Camino Real with consistent 1910s-1930s estate-style architecture and mature canopy.

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

San Mateo 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 San Mateo Park

San Mateo Park sits west of El Camino Real on the southern edge of San Mateo, distinguished from neighboring Baywood and Aragon by its earlier 1910s-1930s estate-style housing stock and consistently larger lots running roughly 7,500 to 12,000 square feet (City of San Mateo R-1 Development Standards). The neighborhood's curvilinear streets, wide setbacks, and mature canopy reflect early-twentieth-century country-club planning principles rather than the gridded post-war tracts found in central San Mateo. For broader context on the parent city, see the San Mateo overview.

The State Office of Historic Preservation determined in 1990 that San Mateo Park, alongside Baywood and Aragon west of El Camino, should be documented as a historic district (San Mateo Heritage Alliance; California Office of Historic Preservation). That designation status remains pending at the National Register level, but the underlying architectural inventory (Tudor, Mediterranean Revival, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman estates) has shaped how the City of San Mateo approaches design review and tree protection in this pocket.

Schools

San Mateo Park falls within the San Mateo-Foster City School District for K-8 and the San Mateo Union High School District for grades 9-12 (San Mateo-Foster City School District; San Mateo Union HSD). Most San Mateo Park addresses are zoned for Baywood Elementary, Borel Middle, and Aragon High, the same attendance triangle that serves Baywood and Aragon. Buyers should confirm specific street-level attendance areas before writing offers, as boundaries shift periodically.

Lifestyle

Daily life in San Mateo Park is anchored by the Peninsula Golf and Country Club along the neighborhood's southern edge, the wide tree-lined streets used heavily by walkers and cyclists, and quick access to downtown San Mateo's B Street dining corridor roughly a mile north. Central Park and the San Mateo County History Museum sit within a short drive. The neighborhood has no commercial frontage; residents rely on adjacent Baywood and downtown San Mateo for retail and services.

Commute

The Hayward Park Caltrain station sits roughly a mile east of San Mateo Park, providing direct rail access to San Francisco in approximately 35 minutes and to Silicon Valley in 25-40 minutes. US-101 and Interstate 280 are both reachable within about 10 minutes via State Route 92, and San Francisco International Airport sits roughly 10-15 minutes north. The neighborhood's interior streets remain quiet despite the adjacent corridor access.

Market

The San Mateo Park Market Right Now

San Mateo Park typically transacts at the upper end of the citywide range, reflecting the larger 7,500-12,000 square foot lots and the historic estate housing stock. The citywide March 2026 median single-family sale price was $2,375,944 with homes averaging 12 days on market and selling at 111% of list price (SAMCAR via MLSListings); San Mateo Park properties have generally cleared above the citywide median when prepared and priced to current conditions. The 2025 annual San Mateo median was $2,087,500, and historic-eligible pockets west of El Camino tend to draw buyers prioritizing lot size, canopy, and architectural character over newer construction. The supply-constrained pattern described in the California 2026 housing market forecast applies with particular force here, given the limited turnover of estate parcels.
Transactions

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About San Mateo Park

San Mateo's R1-A Single-Family Residential District is the predominant zoning across the historic west-of-El-Camino pocket that includes San Mateo Park (City of San Mateo R-1 Development Standards). Buyers planning second-story additions, accessory dwelling units, or substantive remodels should engage San Mateo Planning early; design review applies above certain thresholds, and the State Office of Historic Preservation's 1990 documentation of San Mateo Park as a potential historic district may carry forward into Mills Act eligibility if the property is later listed on the California Register or National Register (California Office of Historic Preservation). The City of San Mateo's heritage tree ordinance protects designated trees, with permits required for removal of qualifying species and sizes — a meaningful constraint given the neighborhood's mature oak and bay canopy. 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 to be confirmed with escrow at opening (San Mateo County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder; City of San Mateo).
Field Notes

Market Notes by Lisa M. Lum

Recent transactions in San Mateo Park have tracked above the citywide March 2026 median of $2,375,944, reflecting the neighborhood's larger lots and consistent 1910s-1930s architectural inventory. Buyers focused on this pocket typically weigh historic-eligibility considerations, design-review timelines, and heritage tree constraints alongside the standard San Mateo competitive-offer dynamics. Sellers benefit from preservation-aware listing copy that documents original architectural detailing and any prior arborist reports.

Updated 2026-05-06

Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo Park

Is San Mateo Park a historic district?
The State Office of Historic Preservation determined in 1990 that San Mateo Park, along with Baywood and Aragon west of El Camino, should be documented as a historic district. National Register listing remains pending. Properties later listed may qualify for the California Mills Act program.
What schools serve San Mateo Park?
Most San Mateo Park addresses are zoned for Baywood Elementary, Borel Middle, and Aragon High School (San Mateo Union HSD). K-8 falls under San Mateo-Foster City School District. Buyers should verify street-level attendance areas before writing offers.
How large are San Mateo Park lots?
Lot sizes typically run 7,500 to 12,000 square feet, larger than neighboring Baywood and Aragon and meaningfully larger than Hillsdale or Hayward Park. The neighborhood's curvilinear streets reflect early-twentieth-century country-club-style planning.
Does the heritage tree ordinance affect San Mateo Park properties?
Yes. The City of San Mateo's heritage tree ordinance protects designated trees, requiring permits for removal of qualifying species and sizes. The neighborhood's mature oak and bay canopy means most lots have one or more protected trees; arborist reports are common in disclosure packages.
What is the transfer tax in San Mateo 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. San Mateo Park does not impose an additional municipal transfer tax beyond the county base.
Does San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo Park home pricing.

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