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A hub for families, foodies and commuters near the Downtown Millbrae transit hub
Located about 15 miles south of San Francisco, Millbrae’s Telescope Hills neighborhood is bordered by the city’s lively downtown, also a hub for several public transit systems that connect residents to destinations throughout the Peninsula. It’s also just minutes San Francisco International Airport while also offering direct access to major highways. “In terms of commuting, it’s extremely convenient,” says Wen Guo, a former Millbrae resident and broker associate with Keller Williams Luxury International. While the neighborhood’s convenient location appeals to commuters looking for easy access to San Fran and Silicon Valley, its highly rated school system is a draw for families, while its proximity to Downtown Millbrae’s diverse dining scene is a plus for foodies.
Downtown Millbrae buzzes with energy, featuring shops, dining, and palm-lined streets.
Telescope Hills Commuters board Caltrain at the Millbrae Station, a transit hub for the Bay Area.
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Planes, electric Caltrains and automobiles
The neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 280, and U.S. Route 101, locally known as Bayshore Freeway, is about a half mile from downtown’s El Camino Real, leading 15 miles north to San Francisco and 35 miles southeast to San Jose. Downtown’s Millbrae Station is the largest intramodal transit center west of the Mississippi, serving the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rail system, along with Caltrain’s new electric train — the first of its kind in California. The station also serves SamTrans buses, and bus stops line El Camino Real. Residents are just a few miles from Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, as well as San Francisco International Airport, which offers nonstop flights to over 130 destinations around the world. The airport also has its own BART station that connects riders to stops throughout San Francisco. While residents will hear planes overhead, Guo says that the worst of the noise largely misses Millbrae, which isn’t in the direct flightpath. “There is limited seasonal noise from the airport when the plane routes change, but it’s not year-round,” she says. “The majority of the noise is mostly to the north.”
Single-family homes with views of the San Francisco Bay in a rental-dominant market
Most residents in Telescope Hills are renters, and over 60% of the neighborhood’s properties are apartment complexes. Rental units are concentrated on the neighborhood’s east side near downtown, while the west side is made up of single-family homes that sit up higher in elevation in the foothills of Montara Mountain. Some hilltop homes offer distant views of the San Francisco Bay. “You can get some really beautiful views on some of the higher streets,” Guo says. Single family homes were built between the early 1960s and late 1970s, and architectural styles and aesthetics vary significantly depending on the street. Floor plans range from about 1,800 to over 4,500 square feet, and prices start at about $2 million and range to upwards of $3.5 million, which according to Guo, is more expensive than Millbrae neighborhoods like Capuchino, but more affordable than the adjacent Mills Estates neighborhood in Burlingame.
A Spanish-style home in Telescope Hills showcases arched entryways and red tile roofing.
A solar-equipped home in Telescope Hills, Millbrae, features a stone facade and wraparound balcony.
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Grocery chains and locally owned Asian cuisine in Downtown Millbrae
The neighborhood is bordered by Downtown Millbrae, where a diverse array of locally owned eateries are concentrated along El Camino Real and its adjacent streets. Downtown Millbrae is especially known for its huge variety of Asian restaurants, which offer everything from Cantonese, Sichuan and Mandarin to Thai, Japanese and Malaysian cuisine. Wonderful is a local favorite for Hunan-style Chinese, while Ben Tre serves hearty and authentic Vietnamese fare. For groceries, downtown also has a Trader Joe’s and a Safeway.
Safeway in Telescope Hills, Millbrae, anchors a bustling shopping plaza with dining options.
A vibrant dining experience at a top-rated restaurant in Telescope Hills, Millbrae.
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Highschoolers are part of San Mateo County’s highest-rated district
The neighborhood is zoned for both Millbrae Elementary School District and San Mateo Union High School District, which Niche names as the best district in San Mateo County. Most students attend Meadows Elementary, though some might attend Spring Valley Elementary. Both elementary schools, along with Taylor Middle, are rated A-minus. The A-plus-rated Mills High is named in the top five high schools in the county and offers career and technical education courses in everything from architectural design to culinary arts. The Middle College program is open to juniors and seniors, enabling them to earn college credit through the College of San Mateo while satisfying their high school graduation requirements.
Mills High School is home of the Vikings.
Taylor Middle School is home of the Bulldogs.
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Tennis, pickleball and a rec center, plus summer movie nights at Central Park
The neighborhood is anchored by 8-acre Central Park, which has a large play area, tennis and pickleball courts, picnic areas and a community garden. It’s also home to a recreation center that offers a variety of youth and adult classes and camps. On the second Friday of every month from June through September, Central Park hosts Millbrae Goes to the Movies with family-friendly flicks on the big screen at sunset. The Green Hills Country Club is less than a mile away, where members can enjoy 18 holes of golf and a swimming pool, plus tennis courts and a fitness center.
The Millbrae Recreation Center offers modern amenities for fitness and community events.
A peaceful moment on the course at Green Hills Country Club in Telescope Hills, Millbrae.
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Japanese culture festival at the Millbrae Library and history exhibits at Millbrae Museum
Telescope Hills is home to the Millbrae Library, which hosts the annual Millbrae Japanese Culture Festival in October with Japanese food and sake, live entertainment, a traditional tea ceremony and hands-on participation in calligraphy and origami. Next door, the small Millbrae Museum is set up in a restored 1895 house filled with photos, artifacts and historical documents that teach visitors about the history of the area over the years. The Millbrae Historical Society is in talks to build a 3,500 square foot pavilion next to the museum so it can display larger pieces, including an 1800s horse-drawn carriage and a city fire truck from 1932.
Millbrae Library and other community spaces rest at the bottom of Telescope Hills.
The Millbrae Library offers a cozy interior for work or reading near Telescope Hills.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Central Park
Central Park
Lion Bill Mitchell Park
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
10 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Telescope Hills
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Telescope Hills, Millbrae sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Telescope Hills, Millbrae over the last 12 months is $2,823,333, up 17% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Completed in February 2025, this BRAND-NEW contemporary home offers UNOBSTRACTED PANORAMIC VIEWS of the bay and beyond. Enjoy breathtaking sights of the citys glittering lights and watch planes take off and land at San Francisco International Airport right from your own home. Designed for modern living, it features recessed lighting, wide-plank hardwood flooring throughout, quartz countertops, a
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,412
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$157,211
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$178,629
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
49.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.1%
% Population in Labor Force
67.3%
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®
14/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 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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