What is the median home price in San Mateo in 2026?
San Mateo median is $1,780,000, at $962/sqft, with 14 days on market.
San Mateo home-buyer guide · 2026
Homes for sale in San Mateo — what the listing photos don't tell you.
San Mateo median home price in 2026: $1,780,000. Price per sqft: $962. Average days on market: 14. Peninsula's most diverse city — many neighborhoods, broad price range, downtown rebirth.
Roger Grubb has been transacting in San Mateo 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 Mateo insider knowledge
Aragon HS catchment is the school sweet spot. Hayward Park is the historic-architecture gem. Shoreview/Sugar Loaf has the most upside.
What San Mateo isn't: Monolithic. San Mateo has 8+ distinct sub-neighborhoods with different price levels and personalities.
San Mateo home-buying FAQ
Is San Mateo a good place to buy a home?
Bay Area buyers who want Peninsula access without paying Palo Alto/Burlingame prices.
What schools serve San Mateo?
Key schools: Borel Middle (Hillsdale area) (rating 8/10), Aragon HS (rating 9/10), Hillsdale HS (rating 8/10).
What is San Mateo like as a community?
Larger and more varied than its Peninsula neighbors. From mid-priced Hillsdale to luxury Hayward Park to walkable downtown San Mateo.
What kinds of buyers does San Mateo attract?
Peninsula buyers across all budgets, Caltrain commuters, First-Peninsula buyers.
What should I know about San Mateo before buying?
Monolithic. San Mateo has 8+ distinct sub-neighborhoods with different price levels and personalities. Aragon HS catchment is the school sweet spot. Hayward Park is the historic-architecture gem. Shoreview/Sugar Loaf has the most upside.
How do I see homes for sale in San Mateo?
Roger Grubb is a 18-year San Mateo-area realtor. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on Roger's buyer list — he sees off-market homes in San Mateo before they hit MLS.
Buying in San Mateo? Start with one call.
Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.