Tobin Clark Estate
Some of the largest properties in Hillsborough
Tobin Clark Estate has some of the largest properties in Hillsborough, but prices are nowhere near the top of the list, especially when compared to neighboring Atherton and Palo Alto. Options range from contemporary ranch-style homes for $2 million to sprawling, $7 million luxury mansions with private pools and tennis courts. Some of the highest-end homes offer additional privacy with gated entries. But Dobrinich says the combination of exclusivity and inventory means homes move fast. “In markets where you have a high price point, homes often sit longer. But here, properties move quickly,” he says. Some streets have narrow sidewalks, but overall, it’s not the most walkable neighborhood, and many residents reserve the hills for jogging and powerwalking rather than social strolls. The neighborhood is known for being safe and secure, earning a 1-out-of-10 crime score from CAP Index.
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The Hillsborough City School District
Students in Tobin Clark are mostly zoned for the Hillsborough City School District. After attending South Hillsborough Elementary, known around town as South School, students move on to Crocker Middle School. Both earn grades of A on Niche. A-plus-rated, Aragon High School has served the community since 1961 and offers a robust performing arts program along with an innovative Biotechnology Career Pathway. Students can continue their education close to home at the College of San Mateo, a public community college right in the neighborhood. The college serves around 13,000 students every year.
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Scenic views from Laurelwood Park
Laurelwood Park is San Mateo’s largest park at 225 acres. Its rugged trails wind across steep slopes to the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain, which offers panoramic views from about 600 feet above sea level. The park also has a playground and picnic areas. Across Interstate 280, the Santa Cruz Mountains are a wellspring of outdoor recreation. The coastal mountain range has massive redwood trees, plenty of hiking trails and lots of scenic overlooks. As the mountains push toward the peninsula's western coast, they dip to reveal the sandy shores of Half Moon Bay State Beach, which is a 15-mile drive down San Mateo Road.
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Shopping and dining in San Mateo
Shopping and dining can be found in neighboring San Mateo. Residents head to Borel Square shopping center for Jack’s Restaurant and Bar, an inviting local hangout with an eclectic menu ranging from pancakes to pasta. Across the street is a Safeway for groceries and pantry staples. The College of San Mateo Farmers’ Market runs on Saturday mornings year-round.
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Annual Memorial Day Parade, Carnival and Music Festival
Hillsborough celebrates every May during the annual Memorial Day Parade, Carnival and Music Festival. Residents flood the streets surrounding the city’s Town Hall to watch school bands and local musicians.Interstate 280 provides access to the entire peninsula
Access to Interstate 280 makes for an easy commute up and down the peninsula, from San Francisco to Silicon Valley. The highway also provides a route to Stanford Hospital, the closest emergency medical center, which is about 15 miles southeast. San Francisco International Airport is also an 8-mile drive away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Julie Flouty
Julie Flouty
Compass
(650) 414-5474
190 Total Sales
3 in Tobin Clark Estate
$1.6M - $4.1M Price Range
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Sanguinetti Greenman Group
Sanguinetti Greenman Group
Compass
(650) 446-7450
69 Total Sales
2 in Tobin Clark Estate
$4M - $5.5M Price Range
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Russell Vavuris
Russell Vavuris
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
(650) 684-1327
21 Total Sales
1 in Tobin Clark Estate
$855,000 Price
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David Zigal
David Zigal
Responds QuicklyDavid G. Zigal, Realtor
(650) 670-4283
14 Total Sales
4 in Tobin Clark Estate
$1.4M - $1.5M Price Range
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Patty Dwyer Group
Patty Dwyer Group
Responds QuicklyCompass
(650) 977-3558
288 Total Sales
3 in Tobin Clark Estate
$2.3M - $7.6M Price Range
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Stanley Lo
Stanley Lo
Green Banker
(650) 502-5292
399 Total Sales
6 in Tobin Clark Estate
$3.7M - $8.2M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
DeAnza Historical Park
Beresford Park
Vista Park
Beresford Park
San Mateo Central Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Laurelwood Park
Transit
Tobin Clark Estate Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tobin Clark Estate, Hillsborough sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Tobin Clark Estate, Hillsborough over the last 12 months is $464,000, up 52% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$470,000
Median Sale Price
$464,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$464,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$935,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
52%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$267
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
657
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,044
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,111
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
712
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
591
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,891
Median Age
49
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$211,846
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$214,309
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
College Graduates
71.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
6
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Baywood Park
Naturally sprawling enclave with well-maintained homes near downtown San Mateo
Baywood-Aragon
Suburban oasis rich with history and grand architecture
Beresford Park
Picturesque suburb centrally located on the San Francisco Peninsula
Carolands
A standout section of Hillsborough, with a unique history
Hillsborough
A hilly enclave full of impressive homes, between San Francisco and Silicon Valley
San Mateo Knolls
Mountainside San Mateo suburb near Hillside Shopping Center and the Caltrain
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