East Bay · First-Peninsula buyers · Caltrain commuters
Redwood City
Peninsula's most-improved city — downtown rebirth, Sequoia Station, mid-Peninsula price entry.
Median
$1,780,000
The numbers
Median Price
$1,780,000
Median Sqft
1,550
$/Sqft
$1148
Walk Score
65
The vibe
Diverse, transit-rich, dramatically improved downtown. Multiple price tiers from Friendly Acres (entry) to Emerald Hills (premium). Caltrain access.
Who loves it
Buyers wanting Peninsula access at the most-affordable Peninsula entry price.
What it isn't
Uniform. Redwood City has 6+ distinct sub-markets with different price points.
Schools
- Roy Cloud Elementary8/10
- Sequoia HS7/10
Highlights
- ✦Downtown Redwood City revitalization
- ✦Caltrain station + Bay Area BART proximity (via Millbrae)
- ✦Stulsaft Park + Edgewood Park
- ✦Emerald Hills views
Insider note from Roger
Emerald Hills is the premium hideaway. Stambaugh Heller is the value play. Downtown 1-mile radius trades on walkability.
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