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A waterfront neighborhood in south San Francisco near the airport
Downtown Millbrae is a lively urban Bay Area neighborhood known for its temperate weather and walkability, 15 miles south of downtown San Francisco. “It’s a lovely area. There are very few cons to living there, quite frankly,” says Clarissa Cortez, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who has worked in the area for over two decades. “The weather is good, the school district is desirable and it’s affordable compared to areas like San Mateo.” The neighborhood is situated in the middle of the San Francisco Peninsula and next to the city’s busy international airport. “It’s also very close to the freeway,” Cortez says. “You can just jump in your car and quickly get to San Francisco or, better yet, Silicon Valley.”
Millbrae Farmers Market, Sixteen Mile House
Downtown is pedestrian-friendly, with its street-level merchants, brick-lined crosswalks and plentiful parking for businesses. Millbrae Square shopping center has a Trader Joe’s grocery store and restaurants serving Mediterranean food and French pastries across the street from a Safeway grocery store. Sun’s Market is an Asian grocery store in the area, and next door is Millbrae Farmers’ Market, which offers seasonal produce and homemade items on Saturdays. Locally-owned Dean’s Produce has locations in Millbrae and San Mateo.
In the center of downtown is Sixteen Mile House, a restaurant with an Old Western exterior that gets its name from being a mile marker in the 1800s. The building has had many lives – as a saloon, grocery store and even a brothel – but today it’s a steakhouse known for its prime rib and cocktails. The Kitchen is a Cantonese restaurant with banquet-style seating, and nearby is Fiddlers Green, an Irish pub and restaurant known for its cozy, wooden interior.
Downtown Millbrae residents can visit colorful local restaurants.
Dean's Produce in Downtown Millbrae offers fresh fruits, vegetables, and local goods.
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1940s bungalows and 2000s condos
Downtown Millbrae’s urban streets are lined with contemporary condo communities and some single-family homes from the 1940s. Homes have small lawns and paved walkways leading from staired porches to sidewalks. Condos can be in either private buildings or structures resembling single-family homes. Condos are priced between $600,000 and $1.4 million, while single-family homes range from $1.5 million to $2 million.
Homes with Spanish influences are common in Downtown Millbrae.
Downtown Millbrae has a variety of housing types.
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Green Hills Elementary, St. Dunstan Catholic School
The neighborhood is served by two public school districts: Millbrae Elementary School District and San Mateo Union High School District, which Niche ranks No. 1 among the county’s school districts. Kids can attend Green Hills Elementary School before moving on to Taylor Middle School, which has student volunteer opportunities like beach clean-up and tutoring. Capuchino High School is the local high school; all three public schools earn A-minus ratings from Niche. The St. Dunstan Catholic School teaches kindergarten through eighth grade. Other nearby places of worship include the Millbrae Bible Church and St. Robert's Catholic Church.
Green Hills Elementary School has glassy classrooms for Downtown Millbrae students.
Taylor Middle School's grand entrance welcomes Downtown Millbrae pupils.
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Biking down Crystal Springs Regional Trail
At Bayfront Park, residents watch planes land at the San Francisco airport or play pick-up basketball games. The eight-acre Central Park has a large playground and grassy area east of the city’s recreation center; in the summertime it hosts concerts and movie screenings. The Millbrae Recreation Center opened in 2022. West of downtown is the private Green Hills Country Club, which offers memberships for locals and nonresidents. Crystal Springs Regional Trail, a 2-mile paved trail, runs along the San Andreas Lake on the area’s western side. Six miles away, the Oyster Point Marina and Park has a boat launch and fishing pier.
People flock to watch airplanes land from Bayfront Park, near Downtown Millbrae.
Downtown Millbrae bikers can enjoy the nearby Sawyer Camp Trail.
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Commute by car or bus
Millbrae is about 26 miles north of Silicon Valley, the internationally renowned tech hub home to over 30 Fortune 500 companies, including Apple, Facebook and Intel. The neighborhood has three freeways that lead to downtown San Francisco: State Route 82, U.S. Route 101 and Interstate 280. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has bus stops throughout the Millbrae area. For long-distance travel, the San Francisco International Airport is next to the neighborhood. The closeness does cause some noise pollution, but Cortez says it's not to the point where it affects everyday life. “You can easily sleep through it. In Millbrae, you’ll probably hear the buses more,” she says.
San Francisco’s flooding concerns
Because of its peninsula location, Downtown Millbrae is at high risk of flooding; depending on the exact flood zone, homeowners must have flood insurance. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center is a 24-hour medical center right outside the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Bayfront Park
Central Park
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
8 min drive
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Millbrae
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Millbrae, Millbrae sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Millbrae, Millbrae over the last 12 months is $1,079,263, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to this original 1929 charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home located in the desirable city of Millbrae! Remodel, Build New or Design a Multi-unit Residential Development subject to City Approval! Zoning R3000! Set on a generous lot of 10,000+/- sqft, the property offers ample space for outdoor activities and potential garden projects. Situated within the Millbrae Elementary School District,
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30 Hermosa Ave Unit 202, Millbrae is a high quality boutique residential building located in the desirable neighborhood of downtown Millbrae. Built in 2021, this property features spacious two bedroom units with a large master bath and walk-in closet. The kitchen features high end stainless steel appliances surrounding the generously sized peninsula, overlooking views from the balcony. The unit
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,800
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$137,405
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$155,769
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
43.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.5%
% Population in Labor Force
73.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
93/ 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.
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