$2,653,521Average Value$214Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Woodland-covered residential enclave outside of Downtown San Mateo
Baywood Park is a quiet and peaceful residential neighborhood in southwest San Mateo, notable for its spacious housing landscape situated amongst softly winding, naturally lush streetscapes. “Baywood Park is one of the nicest areas in San Mateo and is a more established neighborhood with some really beautiful, well-manicured homes,” says Joan Wachter, a San Mateo resident and President’s International Elite realtor at Coldwell Banker for over 35 years. “It’s a very popular area, as it’s centrally located and right next door to the Highlands but closer to downtown for shopping and dining. The school district is really great too, which is another big attraction.” More than half of the community is covered by woodlands, where live oaks heavily mingle with California laurels and pockets of clearings make way for hilltop views of the vast open valley. With less than a mile of land area and low population density, Baywood Park’s neighborhood makeup creates a more secluded residential retreat that’s still minutes away from San Mateo’s many urban attractions.
Laurelwood Park sits at the base of hilly Baywood Park, CA.
Enjoy a side yard shaded under large trees in Baywood Park, CA.
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Winding streetscapes and hilltop homes
Wide tree-lined residential streets with well-paved sidewalks wind along the neighborhood’s forested ridges, rich with vibrant flora and overgrown shrubbery. Numerous residential streets are situated on soft hill slopes, and many properties sit atop hilly peaks that overlook the expansive valley. The properties are typically well separated for more space and privacy and feature well-landscaped exteriors abundant with colorful garden accents. “The homes here are older than those in the neighboring Highlands but are really nicely done and have good lot sizes, which is a big appeal,” Wachter says. The housing landscape is architecturally diverse, but the most common housing styles are mid-century modern, post-war California ranchers, split-levels and Eichlers. Single-family home prices start around $2 million and can go as high as $4.2 million for larger, more updated properties.
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Baywood Park is a dog friendly neighborhood.
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Highest-rated high school in San Mateo
Public school students can attend Highlands Elementary School followed by Borel Middle School, both of which get an A-minus score from Niche. The A-plus-rated Aragon High School is ranked the #1 best public high school in San Mateo County by Niche and offers a special AVID program. The program includes elective college-prep courses that aim to provide students with essential organizational and study skills that can help set them up for future college success.
Highlands Elementary School in Baywood Park serves grades K-5.
Borel Middle School serves students in grades 6-8.
Aragon High School serves the high school needs of Baywood-Aragon.
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Nearby hiking trails and athletic centers
While no parks are located within the neighborhood, there are multiple outdoor recreation opportunities just minutes away. Two miles west is Crystal Springs Park, which runs along the Crystal Springs Reservoir. The park features multiple trails for hiking and biking, and residents can sit out on the site’s trail benches to take in the area’s scenic waterside and naturally sprawling hillside views. Just east of Baywood is Laurelwood Park, the largest park in San Mateo. Spanning 225 acres, it offers numerous trails that lead to Sugarloaf Mountain and is a common spot for deer and other wildlife sightings. Embellished with swarms of mature trees and wildflowers, the site also features a children’s playground and picnic tables with trellises where residents can enjoy an outdoor picnic. The College of San Mateo Athletic Center is less than a mile away, featuring an Olympic-sized pool and training pool. Residents who sign up for membership can enjoy the facilities, and children ages 5 to 18 can register to join the center’s Bulldog Swim Team.
Baywood Park sits on the edge of the Crystal Springs Reservoir.
Highlands Recreation Center in Baywood Park, CA offer children a large playground to enjoy.
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Laid-back diners and classic burger joints
Baywood Park is near multiple dining and shopping offerings. The Crystal Springs Village Shopping Center is located in the nearby Highlands, housing a mix of service shops, chain stores and restaurants. Residents can stock up on grocery items at the Safeway or grab a bite at one of the Center’s local eateries, including the neighborhood favorite, Neal’s Coffee Shop. More than its name suggests, the shop features diner-style eats, from Swedish pancakes to chicken fried steak, in a laid-back, neighborly setting. Next door is Rainbow Pizza, which serves not only pizza varieties with all the toppings but also Mediterranean specialties like gyros and Greek salad. Just east of the neighborhood and across J. Arthur Younger Freeway is the family-owned Sal’s Burgers, one of the most popular area spots to grab a classic burger and fries. Crystal Springs Produce on Polhemus Road is another go-to spot for groceries, offering locally grown, organic produce plus other cheese and deli items.
Rainbow Pizza in Baywood Park is a great place to grab a pie after work or on the weekend.
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Bike rodeos and downtown festivals
Baywood Park puts on a Bike Rodeo and Family Run Ride a few times a year right within the neighborhood. Geared towards school-aged children and families, the event features a kids’ bicycle skills clinic and helmet checks followed by a group bike ride, live DJ music and kids activities like face painting and balloon art. Residents can enjoy larger community events throughout the year in Downtown San Mateo, including the annual Fall Fest each September. Residents can walk along the downtown streets to listen to live music performers on multiple stages, sample regional craft beer and ciders and shop for unique artisan goods from local vendors. Downtown’s Central Park is where the holiday season kicks off each November with the opening of San Mateo on Ice. Professional ice skaters take to the rink to put on festive performances before the evening closes with a tree-lighting ceremony.
Baywood Park's Polhemus Road is a popular bicycle commuting route.
Baywood Park has a few great options for coffee, including the local starbucks.
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Bordered by major thoroughfares
When getting around the area by public transportation, Baywood Park has one main SamTrans bus stop on Parrot Drive. The neighborhood sits just east of Interstate 280, a major highway that travels both north and south along the entire Peninsula. Baywood Park also sits west of Route 92, a popular thoroughfare leading to the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge and over to the East Bay. For flying out of town, the San Francisco International Airport is directly 11 miles north of the neighborhood.
Baywood Park connects to the Interstate 280 which connects San Francisco and San Jose.
Baywood Park borders on the 92 which connects Half Moon Bay with the East Bay.
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Parks in this Area
Skyline Park
Cipriani Park
Vista Park
Hallmark Park
Beresford Park
Laurelwood Park
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Airport
San Francisco International
18 min drive
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Kings Ln & Queens Ln
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Timberlane Way & Kings Ln
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Parrott Dr & Charing Cross Rd
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Polhemus Rd & Tower Rd
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Parrott Dr & De Anza Blvd
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2053 Queens Ln
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Polhemus Rd & De Anza Blvd
Baywood Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Baywood Park, San Mateo sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Baywood Park, San Mateo over the last 12 months is $445,495, down 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to the peaceful charm of Baywood Park, a hidden gem nestled in the scenic San Mateo Hills. This inviting home offers wonderful outdoor spaces, starting with a welcoming brick courtyard and privacy hedge in the front yard, perfect for relaxing or gathering with friends. The backyard features two spacious decks with sweeping views of the lush, tree-lined valley looking west toward Crystal
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,236
Median Age
49
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$203,480
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$204,378
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.2%
College Graduates
67.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.5%
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®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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