Neighborhood

Hillsborough Knolls, Hillsborough, CA

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4.0 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $8.23M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $748k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -13%(2)

(2) City data used

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review

Key Words:

Private, Wooded Hills, Estate Living

Tucked into the wooded hills just west of El Camino Real, Hillsborough Knolls is a secluded and serene residential enclave. Its winding roads and larger lots give the area a distinctly private feel, with homes often hidden behind gates or nestled in dense foliage. Architecturally, the neighborhood is classic Hillsborough—think sprawling ranch homes, Mediterranean estates, and a handful of modern builds—many with sweeping views of the Bay or surrounding hills. Despite its tucked-away location, the area still offers reasonable access to downtown San Mateo, top-rated public and private schools, and major commuter routes. There’s very little commercial activity or through-traffic, which enhances the quiet atmosphere but also means most errands require a short drive.

See City Review for: Hillsborough

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
North Hillsborough PrimaryK-5
South Hillsborough PrimaryK-5
San Mateo Park Elementary PrimaryK-5
Crocker Middle Middle6-8
Borel Middle Middle6-8
San Mateo High High9-12

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info at GreatSchools.org

Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    0.9

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    5

Overall Amenities score: 3.6

Median Price

0.20.40.60.81.0$-4$-2$2$4

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