How much does it cost to buy a house in Belmont?
Belmont median is $2,180,000. At 20% down with current rates around 6.85%, expect roughly $436,000 for the downpayment and ~$11,428/mo principal+interest (before tax/insurance/HOA).
For Belmont home buyers
Buy a home in Belmont — the realistic playbook.
Belmont median: $2,180,000. Days on market: 13. $/sqft: $1178. Roger Grubb has 18 years of Bay Area buyer-side experience including dozens of Belmont transactions. Buyer commission paid by seller — Roger costs you nothing extra.
What $$2,180,000 buys you in Belmont
Smaller and quieter than its Peninsula neighbors. Hillside topography means views from many homes. Carlmont HS gives families a top-tier school pathway.
Roger's insider take: Hallmark + Hillsdale area has Carlmont HS catchment + view homes. Belmont Heights is the architectural pocket. Sterling Downs is the value play.
Buying a Belmont home — FAQ
Is Belmont a good place to buy a home?
Families wanting Carlmont HS catchment + views, willing to trade walkability for those amenities.
What schools serve Belmont?
Key schools: Cipriani Elementary (9/10), Carlmont HS (9/10).
What types of buyers does Belmont attract?
Peninsula families wanting Carlmont HS, Hill-view buyers, Move-up from Redwood City.
What's the catch with buying in Belmont?
Walkable. Belmont is car-dependent for most things outside the immediate downtown.
How competitive is buying in Belmont?
Average 13 days on market. Very competitive — expect multi-offer scenarios on well-priced homes.
How do I find off-market homes in Belmont?
Roger Grubb has been transacting in Belmont for 18 years and sees ~1-in-4 homes off-market. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on his buyer list.
Buy in Belmont — one call.
Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.