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San Mateo County Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, San Mateo County saw 3,628 residential properties sold. As of June 2025, the median price for a single-family home is $1,790,500, with a median AVM value of $1,715,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 4,259 involuntary liens on 3,657 properties, 139 in pre-foreclosure, and 140,865 properties with more than 50% equity in San Mateo County. The market also includes 57,825 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
170,365
Total Home Sales
3,616 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$1,790,50012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
22.74%
Current Pre-foreclosures
139
% of Properties in Distress
0.08%
Total Involuntary Liens
4,259
% of High Equity Homes
82.68%
Markets Nearby San Mateo County
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within San Mateo County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Atherton ($6,644,000), Hillsborough ($5,299,500), 94027 ($6,644,000), and 94028 ($4,057,000), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.