San Mateo Living
San Mateo
is located on the San Francisco peninsula about 20 miles south
of the city of San Francisco. The San Mateo Bridge connects
the peninsula with the east bay, while…..
…..the
San Francisco International Airport is just five miles north
of the city. Although San Mateo is the second largest city in
the county, the population is still under 100,000, and offers
residents and tourists the opportunity to live a big-city life
on a much smaller scale.
The
majority of homes in this area of California were built in the
1950s. Local realty and homes options include townhouses,
condominiums and single-family detached San Mateo homes for
sale. A majority of condominiums and townhouses can be
found....
.....in developments
such as Woodlake, Casa Laguna and Marina Point with prices
ranging from the $300,000s to $2 million and up. Some homes
and properties offer access to community facilities such as
swimming pools and some also offer hill, mountain, real lake
or greenbelt views. Contemporary and ranch-style single-family
detached homes and houses with three or more bedrooms are from
the $600,000s - $1.5 million+ for larger estates.
Mediterranean and English-style properties with six bedrooms
or more and broad landscapes reach up to more than $2.5
million.
Education is
a high priority in San Mateo. There are more than 30
elementary schools covering public and private education, four
high schools and the county’s largest community college,
College of San Mateo. More than half of San Mateo residents
have attended college. Prestigious Stanford University,
located in Palo Alto, is less than 30 minutes away.
Seven large
parks cover areas throughout the city. The Ice Chalet ice rink
offers both skating lessons and hockey leagues. AYSO, Little
League, swimming and gymnastics are among the numerous club
sports offered to children and young adults.
San Mateo is
blessed with lots of striking natural features. Situated on
the San Francisco Bay, it has wonderful bay front trails and
its own yacht harbor. The city also borders natural wild land
area to the west, and there are some great areas for hiking
only minutes from home.
The San
Mateo Senior Center offers computer training for the elderly
as well as a meeting place for the older community to gather
for trips, friendship and fun. Poplar Creek Golf Course and
Bay Meadows Race Track make up a portion of the recreational
activities available to those living in and visiting the San
Mateo area. The city is also home to the county’s Expo center,
where there’s almost always something going on.
Summer heat
is not an issue in this offshore community. The average
temperature is 77 degrees even in the hottest of months.
Winter temperatures reach an average low of 43 degrees.
For big-city
living without the hustle and bustle, in proximity to a major
airport and the culture and history of San Francisco, an
excellent school system, numerous recreational activities, a
growing community and reasonably priced homes, San Mateo is an
exceptional choice for young and old alike.
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