How much does it cost to buy a house in San Bruno?
San Bruno median is $1,250,000. At 20% down with current rates around 6.85%, expect roughly $250,000 for the downpayment and ~$6,553/mo principal+interest (before tax/insurance/HOA).
For San Bruno home buyers
Buy a home in San Bruno — the realistic playbook.
San Bruno median: $1,250,000. Days on market: 14. $/sqft: $833. Roger Grubb has 18 years of Bay Area buyer-side experience including dozens of San Bruno transactions. Buyer commission paid by seller — Roger costs you nothing extra.
What $$1,250,000 buys you in San Bruno
Working-class roots becoming more polished. BART, SFO 5 minutes away, mid-century ranch architecture, walkable downtown on San Mateo Ave.
Roger's insider take: Crestmoor + Rollingwood (above the freeway noise) are the best long-term holds. Pacific Heights of San Bruno is a real thing locals know about.
Buying a San Bruno home — FAQ
Is San Bruno a good place to buy a home?
Bay Area buyers priced out of Burlingame/Millbrae who want comparable Peninsula access for $500K less.
What schools serve San Bruno?
Key schools: Belle Air Elementary (6/10), Capuchino HS (7/10).
What types of buyers does San Bruno attract?
SFO/Peninsula commuters, First-Peninsula buyers, Cash-flow investors.
What's the catch with buying in San Bruno?
Quiet. SFO flight paths are real. Some streets are noisier than others.
How competitive is buying in San Bruno?
Average 14 days on market. Very competitive — expect multi-offer scenarios on well-priced homes.
How do I find off-market homes in San Bruno?
Roger Grubb has been transacting in San Bruno for 18 years and sees ~1-in-4 homes off-market. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on his buyer list.
Buy in San Bruno — one call.
Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.