What is the median home price in Hillsborough right now?
As of Q1 2026, Hillsborough median home price is $4,850,000, at $1276/sqft.
Hillsborough · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
Hillsborough real estate market report, Q1 2026.
Updated by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who transacts in Hillsborough regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
Hillsborough Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$4,850,000
$/sqft
$1276
Days on market
30
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on Hillsborough
The market right now.
Residential-only luxury. Half-acre minimum lots, mature canopy, three private country clubs. Burlingame-adjacent.
Insider note: North Hillsborough trades fastest. Lower South + Hayne / Tobin areas have the trees + lots. Country Club estates have the prestige.
Who's buying here right now: Peninsula wealth, Long-term family hold, Move-up from Burlingame.
What this market is NOT: Walkable. Same as Atherton — drive to everything.
Hillsborough Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in Hillsborough?
30 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is Hillsborough appreciating?
Year-over-year East Bay metro appreciation: +3.8%. Inventory is up +22% YoY across the metro, which has stabilized days-on-market.
Is now a good time to buy in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 30, buyers have slightly more leverage than in 2024. Roger advises on the specific math for your situation.
Is now a good time to sell in Hillsborough?
30 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.
What's the Hillsborough price-per-sqft trend?
Hillsborough is currently at $1276/sqft. North Hillsborough trades fastest. Lower South + Hayne / Tobin areas have the trees + lots. Country Club estates have the prestige.
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