Westlake
Summer and holiday recreation at Westlake's parks
Westlake offers commanding views of the Gulf of the Farallones, and parks and beaches provide direct access to the Pacific Coast. Mussel Rock Park features 250 acres of rocky coastline, and multiple hiking trails offer scenic vistas of the ocean and expansive cliffsides. North of this park is Thornton State Beach, a 58-acre stretch of waterfront full of lush chaparral and cooled by sea breezes from May to September. The Olympic Club, just north of the neighborhood, is members-only and has numerous golf courses and a clubhouse. Westlake Park hosts one of this community’s most celebrated festivals, Frosty Fest, each December. Though usually home to tennis and fitness courts, this park transforms into a winter wonderland featuring holiday-themed baked goods, hot chocolate, over 100 holiday inflatables and visits from Santa. Plus, San Bruno Mountain State and Country Park are about 6 miles east of the neighborhood for more outdoor recreation.
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Rows of "Little Boxes" sit along quiet streets
Westlake is a product of San Francisco’s post-World War II suburbanization. “Westlake has a lot of more detached homes,” says local Realtor Loukia Karneris of Harper Real Estate. “It’s just a little bit more sprawled out.” Developer Henry Doelger transformed former farmland and duneland into a residential community during the 1940s and 1950s. Houses designed by Doelger Homes remain some of Westlake’s most in-demand options. “They have really good wood. They’re what’s called today mid-modern, with open spaces,” Karneris says. The majority of Westlake’s homes are split-level tract houses with average floor plans of 1,350 square feet. Because most of these homes were built by the same contractors, their uniform design even inspired a 1960s song, “Little Boxes,” referencing their compact designs. While 2-bedroom residences can sell for between $855,000 and $1.4 million, homes with more than 3 bedrooms can fetch between $1 million and $1.8 million. Westlake’s streets tend to sit at an incline, and small front lawns border sidewalks and tight driveways.
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Farm-fresh and fusion cuisine in Westlake
Westlake offers groceries and leisure shopping in and around the neighborhood. Westlake Shopping Center features everyday conveniences like Trader Joe’s, Safeway, Target and Walgreens. Plus, eatery Chick & Jajang is an Asian fusion restaurant known for its Korean fried chicken. Across the street from this shopping center, Original Joe’s serves up Italian classics like shrimp scampi and prime rib. The Serramonte Center, located just beyond the neighborhood’s southern end, hosts a farmers market every Thursday and Saturday, drawing more than 70 vendors on a weekly basis.
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A "distinguished" education in Westlake
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School not only ranks B by Niche but it was also named a California Distinguished School in 2023. Ben Franklin Intermediate School receives a B-minus rating and features extracurriculars like band, volleyball and soccer. The A-minus-rated Westmoor High School has a strong focus on career and technical education in fields from cosmetics to computer science.
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Interstate and bus access to San Francisco
Westlake and the rest of Daly City are connected to San Mateo County’s SamTrans bus service, which provides access to urban centers as far away as San Francisco and Palo Alto. Interstate 280 makes commuting into San Francisco a 10-mile journey, while Oakland is just over 20 miles up the highway. The San Francisco International Airport is 10 miles away via I-280 or I-380. The nearest hospital, the AHMC Seton Medical Center, is just 2 miles around the corner in neighboring Saint Francis.
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Jacob Adelhoch
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jason Born
Jason Born
Born Real Estate, Inc.
(650) 539-6978
20 Total Sales
1 in Westlake
$1,185,000 Price
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Julie Flouty
Julie Flouty
Compass
(650) 414-5474
189 Total Sales
1 in Westlake
$1,100,000 Price
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Mark Palermo
Mark Palermo
Compass
(650) 977-1442
79 Total Sales
1 in Westlake
$1,300,000 Price
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Angel Huang
Angel Huang
Ornate Inc
(916) 415-3885
131 Total Sales
1 in Westlake
$1,400,000 Price
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Ali Gilmartin
Ali Gilmartin
Gilmartin Group
(650) 414-4938
41 Total Sales
1 in Westlake
$1,325,000 Price
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Courtney Huckabay
Courtney Huckabay
Comet Realty
(805) 519-8092
54 Total Sales
1 in Westlake
$1,200,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mussel Rock Park
Fairmont Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Northridge City Park
Marchbank Park
Longview Park
Westlake Park
Thornton State Beach
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Westlake | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Westlake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Westlake, Daly City sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Westlake, Daly City over the last 12 months is $1,265,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,248,888
Median Sale Price
$1,265,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,261,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
123
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$857
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,259
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,353
Significantly below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,428
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
Open Houses
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Tuesday, Jul 2212 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,045 - $5,230 per month
- Westlake Apartments
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 354+ Sq Ft
- 331 Park Plaza Dr
- Daly City, CA
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$2,095 - $2,987 per month
- Terrace View
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 400+ Sq Ft
- 26 Terrace View Ct
- Daly City, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
22,849
Median Age
41
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$98,345
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,074
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.4%
College Graduates
39.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.3%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Broadmoor
Unincorporated community in Daly City, close to shopping, schools and golf clubs
Saint Francis
A hilly neighborhood with diverse dining and shopping and scenic, coastal views
Hillside
Hilly Daly City neighborhood with urban convenience just below San Francisco
Serramonte
Suburban neighborhood in Daly City close to parks and shopping
Ingleside Heights
A hidden gem of a neighborhood in southwest San Francisco
Merced Heights
Quiet city living that comes compete with sumptuous views
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