Homestead

Homestead is a slice of 1940s ranchers on small lots with a dollop of early 20s and 30s bungalows, a splash of 1900s Craftsman and several small apartments near El Camino. An unremarkable neighborhood priced like entry level Menlo Park (west of 101) and at least 30% less than it’s architecturally similar Allied Arts in Menlo Park.

Where is Homestead Located?

The Homestead neighborhood of San Mateo is located west of El Camino Real between Highway 92 and Hobart

What are Homestead Homes Like?

About the only constant in the Homestead neighborhood of San Mateo are the lot sizes, which are around 4,500 – 6,500 sq ft. Homestead has homes as small as a 2 bedroom, 1 bath with 1,000 sq ft to a few 5 bedroom, 3 bath homes around 2,500 sq ft.

How Much Can I Expect to Pay for a Homestead Home?

Because of the wide range of different sized homes, the price range is also wide. Homestead homes range from $650,000 to $1,300,000.

Schools Near Homestead

Children who live in the Homestead neighborhood of San Mateo will likely go to the following schools:

• Baywood Elementary (rated 10/10 on GreatSchools.net)

• Borel Middle (rated 8/10 on GreatSchools.net)

• Aragon High School (rated 8/10 on GreatSchools.net)

School boundaries can change without notice. Please check with the district to verify boundaries and availability.

How Walkable is Homestead?

WalkScore calls Homestead a very walkable neighborhood and I’d have to agree. Shopping, restaurants, a large 24 Hour Fitness Gym, drug store and a Starbucks are all well within walking distance. At the same time, Homestead is a rather quiet neighborhood so you kinda get the best of both worlds.

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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.