San Bruno home-buyer guide · 2026

Homes for sale in San Bruno — what the listing photos don't tell you.

San Bruno median home price in 2026: $1,250,000. Price per sqft: $833. Average days on market: 14. Peninsula gateway — BART, SFO proximity, and mid-century homes still priced under Burlingame.

Roger Grubb has been transacting in San Bruno for 18 years and sees roughly 1-in-4 homes off-market before they hit MLS. If the home you want doesn't exist on Zillow yet, Roger may already know about it.

San Bruno insider knowledge

Crestmoor + Rollingwood (above the freeway noise) are the best long-term holds. Pacific Heights of San Bruno is a real thing locals know about.

What San Bruno isn't: Quiet. SFO flight paths are real. Some streets are noisier than others.

San Bruno home-buying FAQ

What is the median home price in San Bruno in 2026?

San Bruno median is $1,250,000, at $833/sqft, with 14 days on market.

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 (rating 6/10), Capuchino HS (rating 7/10).

What is San Bruno like as a community?

Working-class roots becoming more polished. BART, SFO 5 minutes away, mid-century ranch architecture, walkable downtown on San Mateo Ave.

What kinds of buyers does San Bruno attract?

SFO/Peninsula commuters, First-Peninsula buyers, Cash-flow investors.

What should I know about San Bruno before buying?

Quiet. SFO flight paths are real. Some streets are noisier than others. Crestmoor + Rollingwood (above the freeway noise) are the best long-term holds. Pacific Heights of San Bruno is a real thing locals know about.

How do I see homes for sale in San Bruno?

Roger Grubb is a 18-year San Bruno-area realtor. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on Roger's buyer list — he sees off-market homes in San Bruno before they hit MLS.

Buying in San Bruno? Start with one call.

Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.