Hallmark

Hallmark is Belmont’s most prestigious neighborhood developed between the mid-60s and mid-70s; it’s somewhat comparable to the hillside areas of San Carlos that were developed about the same time.

Where is Hallmark?

Hallmark is located at the top of Ralston Ave.

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Relatively Affordable Compared to Other Upscale Peninsula Neighborhoods

Relatively affordable, especially as compared to the Peninsula’s elite neighborhoods, Hallmark home buyers have been willing to pay a premium to access Fox Elementary School, Ralston Middle School and Carlmont High School.

Some Homes Even Come with a Spectacular View

Many homes offer thrilling views of the Bay and the Bridges, and most are 2000 sq.ft. or more on lots larger than can be found in most of Belmont and San Mateo.  Hallmark even has 2 upscale townhouse developments for those no longer interested in outdoor maintenance responsibilities. 

What Type of Homes Can I Expect in Hallmark?

You can expect to get a 4 bedroom, 2 bath (sometimes 3 bath) home with around 2,000 sq ft of living space with lot sizes between 8,000 and 12,000 sq ft.

How Much Can I Expect to Pay for a Hallmark Belmont Home?

Most Hallmark homes sell for between $1,000,000 and $1,200,000.

Schools Near Hallmark

Children who live in Belmont’s Hallmark neighborhood will likely attend the following schools:

• Fox Elementary School (rated 9/10 on GreatSchools.net)
  
• Ralston Middle School (rated 9/10 on GreatSchools.net)
  
• Carlmont High School (rated 9/10 on GreatSchools.net)
  

School boundaries and availability can change at any time. Please confirm boundaries and availability with the school district directly.

Why Choose Hallmark?

Great schools, an active and influential neighborhood association, and Hallmark’s solid blend of view lots, house size, and consistency make Hallmark the number one choice of Belmont home buyers who do not want to pay Menlo Park or Palo Alto prices.

Want More Info About Hallmark? Visit our Hallmark Blog

Being Hallmark residents for more than 20 years now, we can give you a local’s perspective. Check out our Hallmark Belmont blog, with updated information about what’s going on in the neighborhood, what its like to live there and more!

How Walkable is Hallmark?

Hallmark is a car dependent neighborhood. But, what Hallmark lacks in restaurants and shopping in walking distance, is made up in outdoor activities. With the hills, tennis courts and hiking at Hallmark Park, biking and running at Water Dog lake, all you have to do is walk out your door to get great exercise.

Search Hallmark Homes for Sale

It is not uncommon for Hallmark to have very few, or even zero homes for sale. (It’s one of those neighborhoods you stay for a long time!)

If you’d like to be put on an email notification program that will alert you when a home is put up for sale, you can sign up for an account on our home search page, email us at info@LivingWellinSanMateo.com, subscribe to Hallmark’s RSS feed, or call us at (650) 655-2500 and we’ll set you up.

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Raymond Stoklosa, Chela Stoklosa and Rebecca Williamson are Realtors with The RayChel Realty Group specializing in Santa Clara and San Mateo Real Estate.