Green Hills
Neighborhood in Millbrae, California
San Mateo County 94030
1970s Millbrae neighborhood with rising property values
Single-family homes make up most of the neighborhood’s housing, with some townhouses and condos mixed in. However, condos and townhomes come up for sale so rarely that there is no recent pricing information for either. In fact, only 19 properties were sold in Green Hills in 2024, showing the community’s reputation for long-term residents is well-deserved. The original housing development was laid out in the 1970s, although homes from the 1940s and ‘50s are represented, too. Split-level homes and bungalows with Craftsman-like details are common, with many having three bedrooms and over 2,000 square feet of interior space. These high-value properties sell for a median price of $1.8 million after around two weeks, a 4% rise in pricing from 2023 to 2024. Split-level homes range from $1.4 million to $2 million, while bungalows range from $1.6 million to $2.4 million. Homes in the foothills can sell for more, thanks to bay or city views.
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Green Hills Country Club, playgrounds and a community makerspace
Green Hills Park has lush shade trees, a short walking path, a playground and picnic tables. Founded in 1929, the Green Hills Country Club makes up the western half of the community. The expansive course has an undulating landscape with sand traps and water hazards alongside tennis courts, a swimming pool and a large clubhouse. Only members and their guests can use the facilities, which include a fitness room, junior golfing programs and three dining experiences. Central Park is just south of the neighborhood and contains acres of open space, tennis courts, an athletic field and an updated playground. The park hosts community events like movies and concerts in the summer, and its recreation center hosts various classes and activities for all ages. To the west of Green Hills, San Andreas Lake is a scenic public water source that is closed to swimming but open to hikers using the trails around the reservoir.Other forms of recreation are found at the nearby Millbrae Library. “Millbrae has a specialized Makerspace that’s fairly new. There’s a laser cutter, sewing machines and a VR console. People can digitize their old VHS tapes,” says Kenny Gabe, a technology specialist with the San Mateo County Libraries-Millbrae Branch.
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A-rated Millbrae schools and pathways to careers and college
Students can attend the neighborhood’s own Green Hills Elementary School and nearby Taylor Middle School, both of which earned A-minus ratings from Niche. A-plus-rated Mills High School offers diverse programs to prepare students for their futures. Those interested in attending college can earn credits through concurrent enrollment classes taught by San Mateo County Community College District professors. The career and technical program has 14 pathways to employment in fields like culinary arts, biotechnology and architectural design. Students wanting to pursue journalism or mass media jobs can join the school’s paper, The Thunderbolt, or its news program, KVIK.
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Flat land, train stations and El Camino Real
Sidewalks and flat land make most of Green Hills easily traversable. El Camino Real has bus routes running along it, and the Millbrae Intermodal Center is just southeast. The station connects people to the Caltrain, BART and SamTrans rail systems. The 280 and the 101 Freeways are nearby and lead 16 miles north to San Francisco or 37 miles south to Silicon Valley. For healthcare needs, the Mills-Peninsula Medical Center is 2 miles southeast. San Francisco International Airport is directly across El Camino Real from Green Hills. Heavy traffic and being on the flight path can make the area noisy.Pancakes, century-old businesses and Millbrae Square
Restaurants are located along El Camino Real and in the adjacent downtown area. Founded in 1959, Millbrae Pancake House still makes stacks of flapjacks from scratch each day and serves them in a spacious dining room or on the outdoor patio. Slightly southeast of Green Hills, Brothers Cafe offers classic burgers, pasta and a half-dozen types of eggs benedict. Sixteen Mile House is a Millbrae landmark, having been open for over 150 years. The steakhouse is open for brunch and dinner seven days a week. Millbrae Square shopping center is an open-air mall at the corner of Green Hills and downtown. It has a furniture store, a pharmacy and a selection of locally owned and chain restaurants. There’s also a Trader Joe’s and a Safeway for convenient grocery shopping.
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Varying air quality and the San Andreas Fault
Millbrae experiences around 11 days of air pollution levels severe enough to cause breathing problems for everyone. People are advised to wear masks outdoors and use air purifiers indoors during these times. The neighborhood is near the San Andreas Fault, which frequently produces tremors of varying strengths.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Patty Dwyer Group
Patty Dwyer Group
Responds QuicklyCompass
(650) 977-3558
284 Total Sales
1 in Green Hills
$1,688,000 Price
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Caitlin McGinty
Caitlin McGinty
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(650) 418-2371
42 Total Sales
1 in Green Hills
$1,900,000 Price
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Michael Silva
Michael Silva
Responds QuicklyCapital Realty Group
(650) 870-9226
14 Total Sales
1 in Green Hills
$1,950,000 Price
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Stanley Lo
Stanley Lo
Green Banker
(650) 502-5292
399 Total Sales
6 in Green Hills
$1.5M - $7.1M Price Range
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Disen Cai
Disen Cai
KW Advisors
(650) 675-5492
323 Total Sales
5 in Green Hills
$1.5M - $2.2M Price Range
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Wen Guo RE Group
Wen Guo RE Group
KW Advisors
(650) 780-3135
321 Total Sales
5 in Green Hills
$1.6M - $2.2M 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
Green Hills Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Green Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Green Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Green Hills, Millbrae sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Green Hills, Millbrae over the last 12 months is $1,975,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,780,000
Median Sale Price
$1,975,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,950,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,182
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
682
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,731
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,639
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,489
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$131,605
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$153,041
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
43.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.7%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51
/ 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.
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