The median sale price of a home in San Mateo County was $1.6M last month, up 9.3% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in San Mateo County is $1.06K, up 10.3% since last year.
What is the housing market like in San Mateo County today?
In March 2024, San Mateo County home prices were up 9.3% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $1.6M. On average, homes in San Mateo County sell after 13 days on the market compared to 19 days last year. There were 371 homes sold in March this year, down from 376 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$1,638,000
+9.3% YoY | Mar 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Mar 2024
Growth
% YoY
San Mateo County, CA
$1,638,000
+9.3%
United States
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Sale-to-List PriceAll Home Types
Sale-to-List Price
(All Home Types)
104.7%
+3.3 pt YoY | Mar 2024
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Mar 2024
Growth
% YoY
San Mateo County, CA
104.7%
+3.3 pt
United States
Home offer insights for San Mateo County
Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in San Mateo County
Recent offers
Offer Not Accepted|
4 Weeks Ago
~$2.75M Offer
Sold for $3M
3bd | 2ba | ~1,750sqft
Over List Price
17%
Days on Market
7
Competing Offers
>25
Down Payment
—
Michelle Mojas
San Mateo County Redfin Agent
27 Offers, Winning Offer CASH $700K over list price $3.1M, $200K over buyer's offer.
Offer Not Accepted|
9 Weeks Ago
~$500K Offer
Sold for $500K
1bd | 1ba | ~750sqft
Under List Price
3%
Days on Market
9
Competing Offers
—
Down Payment
<10%
Lyzette Abaya
San Mateo County Redfin Agent
The client decided last minute not to submit the offer, because he is looking at other condos that are more appealing to him and his family.…
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Offer Not Accepted|
4 Weeks Ago
~$2.5M Offer
Sold for $2.5M
4bd | 3ba | ~2,500sqft
Over List Price
8%
Days on Market
8
Competing Offers
4
Down Payment
—
Sia Shahrestani
San Mateo County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
5 Weeks Ago
~$2.75M Offer
Sold for $3M
4bd | 2.5ba | ~2,250sqft
Over List Price
2%
Days on Market
7
Competing Offers
9
Down Payment
~20%
Robert Sun
San Mateo County Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
5 Weeks Ago
~$2.75M Offer
Sold for $3M
3bd | 2ba | ~1,750sqft
Over List Price
5%
Days on Market
7
Competing Offers
7
Down Payment
—
Sia Shahrestani
San Mateo County Redfin Agent
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This area's enrollment policy is not based solely on geography. Please check the school district website for more information.
GreatSchools Rating
9/10
North Star Academy
Public • 3-8 • Choice school
533
Students
30 reviews
9/10
Ohlone Elementary School
Public • K-5
560
Students
5 reviews
9/10
Springer Elementary School
Public • K-6
468
Students
16 reviews
8/10
Encinal Elementary School
Public • K-5
601
Students
9 reviews
8/10
Palo Verde Elementary School
Public • K-5
393
Students
5 reviews
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Climate's impact on San Mateo County housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in San Mateo County.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Extreme
25% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
San Mateo County has an extreme risk of flooding. 33,745 properties in San Mateo County are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 25% of all properties in San Mateo County. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
49% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
San Mateo County has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 105,764 properties in San Mateo County that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 49% of all properties in San Mateo County.
San Mateo County has minimal risk of severe winds over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
San Mateo County has a Minimal Wind Factor®, which means there is a very low likelihood that hurricane, tornado or severe storm winds will impact this area.
46% of properties are at minor
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
San Mateo County has a minor risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 46% of homes in San Mateo County have a Minor Heat Factor®.
San Mateo County is expected to see a 114% increase in the number of days over 85ºF over the next 30 years. San Mateo County is expected to experience 6