Antique Forest Homes Homes for Rent

Antique Forest Homes in Belmont is a neighborhood characterized by a mix of century-old homes and residences built from the 1940s to the 2010s, featuring Tudor Revival, Craftsman, ranch-style, and postmodern designs. Many homes have been updated, adding to the area's diverse aesthetics. The neighborhood's hilly terrain provides scenic strolls with bay views, and properties range from historic homes to modern condos along El Camino Real. Antique Forest Homes is dotted with parks like Patricia Wharton Park, College View Parklet, and Twin Pines Park, which hosts the annual Celebrate the Music Festival and houses the Belmont Historical Society and the Belmont Senior and Community Center. Bair Island State Marine Park, located east of the neighborhood, offers an ecological reserve and trails. Shopping options include Safeway supermarkets, Ralston Plaza shopping mall with international dining options, and the nearby Hillsdale Shopping Center. Dining venues along El Camino Real include Dog Haus Biergarten and Shalizaar. The Bayside Freeway connects the neighborhood to San Francisco, 24 miles north, and San Jose, 28 miles south, with the San Francisco International Airport 11 miles away. Belmont’s Caltrain station provides weekday train services to both cities. Schools in the area are highly rated, with Central Elementary School, Ralston Intermediate School, and Carlmont High School all receiving high marks. Notre Dame de Namur University, transitioning to hybrid learning for graduate students, recently sold its campus to Stanford University.