The Highlands

The Highlands and the name Eichler are somewhat synonymous in these rolling hills west of San Mateo near Highways 92 and 280.

The Highlands Neighborhood is in Unincorporated San Mateo

Possessing a San Mateo mailing address, the Highlands is an unincorporated area under San Mateo County jurisdiction.

The Highlands neighborhood is bordered by Polhemus Road to the East, Highway 92 to the South, Highway 280 to the West and Crystal Springs Road to the North.

What Type of Neighborhood is The Highlands?

Many of the homes have unspoiled views of the protected fish and game refuge yet they are not typical of the small, stripped down 1950s version of the Eichler that was built by the thousands since WWII.  Lots are generous especially by 1950s standards ranging between 8000 sq.ft  to about ¼ acre with many on cul-de-sacs.

What Types of Homes are in The Highlands?

The homes themselves are the larger Eichler style, many are the popular atrium model,  with amenities demanded by the more demanding late 1950s buyer.  Mr. Eichler learned a lot more about what the newly minted, post Korean War vet buyer wanted by then.

What Can I Expect to Pay for a Home in The Highlands

This out of the way location can make these homes a more difficult sale, but for the same home in Palo Alto you’ll pay at least 20% more and for the average San Mateo rancher you’ll pay less as well.

Most homes in The Highlands neighborhood of San Mateo sell for between $900,000 and $1,200,000.

Schools Near The Highlands

Children who live in The Highlands will likely go to the following schools:

• Highlands Elementary School (rated 8/10 on GreatSchools.net)
  
• Borel Middle School (rated 8/10 on GreatSchools.net)
  
• Aragon High School (rated 8/10 on GreatSchools.net)
  

School boundaries are subject to change at any time. Please contact the school district directly to confirm boundaries and availability.

Recreation and Shopping in The Highlands

The Highlands has its own recreational center and is served by one of the better performing schools in San Mateo County.  And, it’s conveniently near the excellent Crystal Springs Shopping Center with a large, remodeled Safeway grocery store, Starbucks, restaurants, butcher, CVS drugstore and much more.

How Walkable is The Highlands Neighborhood?

The Highlands neighborhood of San Mateo is a car dependent neighborhood, though you do have a Safeway less than a mile away in the Crystal Springs Shopping Center. Recently remodeled, this shopping center offers nearly everything someone could want.

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Interested in The Highlands?

Whether you are interested in buying or selling in The Highlands, we can help you interpret the market and come up with a game plan to have a stress free real estate transaction. Call us at (650) 655-2500 or email us at info@LivingWellinSanMateo.com to set up a no obligation consultation.

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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.