Westwood Knolls

Just north of Belmont on both sides of Alameda de las Pulgas is Westwood Knolls, one of San Mateo’s hilly areas.  The funkiness of Belmont changes abruptly as you drive north on Alameda into an orderly, homogenous 1940s suburb.

Westwood Knolls Expanded Up the Hill Post WWII

A classic development pattern emerges with modest ranchers of conventional design built first on the flatter lots closer to El Camino at the base of the hillside giving way to larger homes near the top along Alameda. Steep slopes inhibited construction until the post WWII boom when the housing demand exploded.

Where is Westwood Knolls?

Westwood Knolls is bordered to the North by W Hillsdale Blvd and 37th Ave, to the East by El Camino Real, the South by North Road and the West by Alameda de las Pulgas.

Westwood Knolls One of San Mateo’s Most Affordable West Side Neighborhoods

Many of these homes offer excellent views of the Bay, and Laurel school is one of San Mateo’s better testing schools.  This is one of San Mateo most affordable west side locations reflecting prices in the range of one would pay in Menlo Park’s lower Willows – west of Highway 101.

How Much are Westwood Knolls Homes?

Most Westwood Knolls homes sell for between $650,000 and $900,000.

What Types of Homes Can I Expect in Westwood Knolls?

Most Westwood Knolls homes are 1,300 – 1,500 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on 4,500 sq ft – 6,500 sq ft lots.

Schools Near Westwood Knolls

Children who live in the Westwood Knolls San Mateo neighborhood will likely attend the following schools:

• Laurel Elementary (rated 7/10 on GreatSchools.net)
  
• Abbott Middle School (rated 7/10 on GreatSchools.net)
  
• Hillsdale High School (rated 6/10 on GreatSchools.net)
  

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

How Walkable is Westwood Knolls?

WalkScore calls Westwood Knolls a very walkable neighborhood. I’d say I agree if you live in a home closer to the bottom of the hill, but once you start going up the hill, it becomes difficult to easily walk the neighborhood. Westwood Knolls homes are close to shopping, the new Trader Joe’s across the street from the mall is the closest grocery store, restaurants and the library.

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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.