17 homes in Hillsborough
Homes for Sale in Hillsborough, CA
About Hillsborough, CA Real Estate
Hillsborough is an incorporated town in San Mateo County, California, United States, in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located 17 miles (27 km) south of San Francisco on the San Francisco Peninsula, bordered by Burlingame to the north, San Mateo to the east, Highlands-Baywood Park to the south, and Interstate 280 to the west. The population was 11,387 at the 2020 census.
Hillsborough is a community in California offering diverse housing options and local amenities. The city provides residents with access to quality schools, parks, shopping, and dining, making it an attractive option for homebuyers seeking scenic living in the greater California region.
Today, Hillsborough has 17 homes for sale at a median price of $11,500,000, typically selling in about 133 days. Families here choose from 4 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in Hillsborough
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- 10Crocker Middleintermediate/middle/junior high
- 10North Hillsboroughelementary
- 10South Hillsboroughelementary
- 10West Hillsboroughelementary
Why Live in Hillsborough?
- Local schools and educational opportunities
- Parks and recreational facilities
- Shopping and dining options
- Access to major freeways and transportation
Hillsborough Market Pulse
Median Home Price
$6.42M
↓ 1.7% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.4 months of supply
Balanced Market17 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step—a steady flow of options without a glut. Listings typically sell in ~133 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market—buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. Sales 78% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most homes are selling within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Hillsborough
Homeownership is significantly higher than average—this is a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
93%
Homeowners
7%
Renters
Homeownership is 37.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
3,550 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices increase with bedroom count, though premiums vary by size.
Each additional bedroom adds about $619K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 5 → 6 bedrooms (+$4.6M)
Price Reductions
2 listings have reduced their price
12% of active listings
Average reduction: 4.9% (~$564K)
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