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Small city in the Bay Area with suburban charm
Millbrae may have the resources of an urban center with its own government, but its winding, well-maintained streets and small local restaurants give the area a quiet suburban vibe that appeals to commuters who may work in the greater Bay Area. Located just south of the San Francisco International Airport, 16 miles from its namesake city, residents here have easy access to regional transit like the Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART. “Some residents are initially concerned about noise from the airport, but it’s not as much of a major concern once you get used to it, especially if you have dual pane windows and sound resistance,” says Ramez Tabri, local real estate agent with Century 21 with over five years of experience in the Bay Area. “The benefits of the location outweigh the noise.”
Some of the homes in Millbrae have views of the San Francisco Airport.
A look up and down the streets of Millbrae, California.
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Main Street-style shopping on Broadway
Local restaurants and shops line Broadway, Millbrae's main roadway through downtown, where Millbrae Pancake House has been family-owned and operated since its opening in 1959. Known for its homemade pancakes and waffles, the breakfast/lunch spot offers a few small dog-friendly dishes for guests' pets. Han Sang is popular for authentic, high-quality Korean Food, especially their banchan side dishes. For in-house aged steaks and cocktails, locals can head to Sixteen Mile House with its western saloon-style décor. Nearby grocery stores include Trader Joe's and Safeway at the city's center.
Broadway in Millbrae is a hotspot for all things shopping.
Millbrae has a diverse group of restaurants for everyone to enjoy.
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Summer movie nights and concerts hosted by the city
Residents can gather downtown for one of the many events hosted by the City of Millbrae, like Beats, Brews & Vines, a free summer concert series with local vendors serving food and drink. Locals can also catch a free movie at Central Park roughly every month or attend the annual Millbrae Art Show.
Midcentury one-story homes and Mediterranean Revivals
Homes in Millbrae are arranged along close-set suburban streets with uniform setbacks and small yards. Midcentury traditional three-bedroom bungalows with vinyl siding, shingle roofs and covered front porches can sell for around $1 million on the neighborhood’s east side, closer to the San Francisco International Airport. Ranch-style homes and split-levels in similar Traditional styles with attached garages can sell for around $1.5 million, while remodeled homes from the 1930s and Mediterranean Revival-style homes can sell for close to $2 million. “Millbrae has a lot of ranch-style homes and unique two-story homes,” Tabri says. “Many of the properties in the hills have great views with big lots.” Closer to San Andreas Lake on the west side, four-bedroom homes from the 2010s with stone exteriors, flat barrel-tile roofs and paved backyard patios can sell for between $2.5 million and $4 million, depending on lot size and landscaping.
One-story ranch-style homes line the streets in Millbrae.
Some of the homes in Millbrae have views of the San Francisco Airport.
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Mills High School student publications
Local kids in Millbrae are zoned for Millbrae Elementary School District, rated B-plus by Niche, for grades TK-8, where they may attend the A-minus-rated Green Hills Elementary and Taylor Middle. Local high schools are organized under the A-plus-rated San Mateo Union High School District, which spans beyond the city of Millbrae and includes top-rated schools like Mills High. Mills High’s non-profit, student-run news media publication, The Thunderbolt, allows students to learn about the business side of media publications while developing their writing and leadership skills.
Mills High School offers numerous events.
Mills High School provides education in the neighborhood of Millbrae
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Recently renovated amenities at Central Park
Although neighborhood pocket parks like Lion Bill Mitchell Park and walking trails like Spur Trail are peppered throughout Millbrae, Central Park is locals' main outdoor gathering space. Its several recently renovated playgrounds with climbing structures are popular with kids of any age, while wide-open grassy fields offer a dog-friendly space for running around, playing games or just hanging out. The nearby Green Hills Country Club features tennis courts, a swimming pool and a large 18-hole golf course with views of the bay.
The City of Millbrae has its own Central Park, with a huge playground and grass field.
Your kids will never want to leave the playground at Millbrae's Central Park.
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Bay Area Rapid Transit and Caltrain rail lines
Millbrae Station connects locals to the rest of the Bay Area through the Bay Area Rapid Transit and Caltrain rail lines. Nearby highways like Interstate 280 and U.S. Route 101 make easy commutes to outlying areas, including San Francisco, about 16 miles away, and San Jose, about 40 miles away. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center is located less than a mile away.
Millbrae Bart is walking distance to all of Millbrae's residents.
CalTrain and BART share a station for ease of use in Millbrae.
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