Redwood City, California

Redwood City

The Peninsula’s county seat — $1.79M-median homes, a revived downtown around Courthouse Square, and bay-to-foothill variety 25 miles south of San Francisco.

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The city

Redwood City, California homes for sale between the bay and the hills.

Redwood City is the county seat of San Mateo County and one of the Peninsula’s oldest towns — a lumber port in the 1800s that grew into a full-service city of about 85,000. Its motto, “Climate Best by Government Test,” nods to famously mild weather, and its downtown has been transformed over the last decade around the historic courthouse and Fox Theatre.

Buyers get the Peninsula’s best value spread: bayside townhomes and condos, classic neighborhoods like the Woodside Plaza area, and hillside homes with bay views — all at a $1.79 million median (Aug 2026) well below Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Sellers trade in a market where downtown’s revival keeps drawing new buyers and Caltrain plus 101 keep the commute math easy.

County seat San Mateo County · historic 1910 courthouse

$1.79M median sold Aug 2026 · county records

Downtown revival Courthouse Square · Fox Theatre · dining scene

25 miles south of SF Caltrain corridor · US-101

At a glance

Redwood City: should you buy or sell here?

Redwood City offers the Peninsula’s strongest value proposition: homes sold at a $1.79 million median in August 2026, well below neighboring Palo Alto and Menlo Park, with a revived downtown, Caltrain access and neighborhoods from bayside to foothills. Buyers get more house for the money plus genuine downtown energy around Courthouse Square. Sellers benefit from spillover demand as priced-out buyers from the north keep moving south — pricing to fresh comps and highlighting the downtown and commute story earns the premium.

A sense of place

An old port town with a new downtown.

Redwood City wears its history proudly — the 1910 courthouse dome, the Fox Theatre marquee, the port that shipped redwood lumber — while its downtown feels brand new: Courthouse Square’s events, a real restaurant row, and new housing rising around the Caltrain station. It’s the Peninsula’s working downtown that learned how to play.

Housing Bayside condos, classic ranch neighborhoods, hillside view homes.

Landscape Bay marshes to the east, Edgewood’s wildflower hills to the west.

Daily life Courthouse Square events, Broadway dining, Caltrain to SF and SJ.

Historic San Mateo County Courthouse with glass dome, Redwood City California — The historic San Mateo County Courthouse

01 / Education

Two districts, one city.

Redwood City splits between the Redwood City School District (K–8) and the Sequoia Union High School District — verify any assignment directly with the districts.

Sequoia High School historic Spanish-style campus, Redwood City California

District resources

District resources for Redwood City buyers.

The Redwood City School District serves kindergarten through 8th grade across neighborhood elementaries; high school runs through the Sequoia Union High School District, including the historic Sequoia High campus. Cañada College sits just west in the foothills.

Redwood City School District

Public K–8 · neighborhood elementaries

Official site

Sequoia Union High School District

Area high schools · Sequoia High

Official site

Cañada College

Community college · foothills

Official site

02 / Parks

Wildflowers to waterfront.

Redwood City’s parks span the ecological map: Edgewood Park’s famous serpentine wildflower displays in the western hills, Stulsaft Park’s redwoods, and the bayfront’s marinas and trails.

Edgewood Park serpentine grassland with wildflowers, Redwood City California

Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve

Serpentine wildflowers and oak woodland · western hills

Official site

Stulsaft Park

Redwood groves and Farm Hill trails

Official site

Marina and bayfront parks

Boat launches, picnic areas and bay views · east side

Official site

Nearby outdoors

Bay Trail and hill loops.

Flat waterfront miles to the east, wildflower hill loops to the west — Redwood City covers both within a short drive.

San Francisco Bay Trail

Waterfront miles along the bay’s edge.

Edgewood Park trails

Serpentine Loop and sunset trails in wildflower season.

Pulgas Ridge

Hilltop views across the bay from the western edge.

Trail conditions, seasonal closures and access rules can change. Check the linked official resources before heading out.

03 / Local life

Courthouse Square and the port.

Downtown’s Courthouse Square anchors the city’s social life with events and dining; the Port of Redwood City adds a working waterfront most Peninsula cities lack.

Historic theater marquee on a main street, Redwood City California — The historic Fox Theatre

Dining

Broadway & the Square

A genuine restaurant row around Courthouse Square, from tacos to tasting menus.

Events

Square programming

Concerts, movies and festivals fill the downtown calendar.

Tech

Growing hub

Oracle’s neighbors and downtown’s new offices keep drawing employers.

Waterfront

The port

Deep-water port, marinas and bay cruises on the city’s east side.

Map & getting around

Getting around Redwood City.

Redwood City sits mid-Peninsula between San Carlos and Menlo Park, straddling US-101 with Caltrain downtown. These are the everyday destinations residents reach most.

5 min

Downtown Redwood City

5 min drive · Courthouse Square

Directions

15 min

Stanford University

15 min drive · via I-280 S

Directions

20 min

San Francisco International Airport

20 min drive · via US-101 N

Directions

25 min

Half Moon Bay

25 min drive · via CA-92 W

Directions

Market snapshot

Home values in Redwood City.

Redwood City is the Peninsula’s value play: a $1.79 million median in August 2026 against a $158K median household income — more house for the money than any neighbor north or south on the corridor.

$158K

Median household income

Citywide approx. · Census ACS data

$1.79M

Median home price

Citywide approx. · county records, Aug 2026

$5M+

High-end price point

Citywide approx. · recent luxury-tier sales

Figures are approximate; median sold as of Aug 2026. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS), county records via realty.com.

Buyer guidance

Buying a home in Redwood City?

Redwood City rewards buyers who compare across the corridor: the discount to Menlo Park and Palo Alto is real, and it buys genuine downtown energy plus Caltrain. Watch flood-zone maps near the bay, verify school assignment by address, and move quickly on updated homes near downtown.

Condos and townhomes near the Caltrain station offer the easiest SF commute math; hillside neighborhoods trade on views. Get fully underwritten — competition is still real for turnkey homes.

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Seller guidance

Selling your Redwood City home?

Your buyer pool includes everyone priced out of Menlo Park and Palo Alto — market the value story explicitly. Downtown proximity, Caltrain access and the Edgewood/wildflower lifestyle all photograph well and differentiate the listing.

Price to the freshest comps; the market moves fast enough that stale pricing gets punished. Stage for the young-professional buyer who wants downtown walkability without the northern price tag.

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Buyer & seller questions

Redwood City real estate FAQ.

What is the median home price in Redwood City?

The median sold price was about $1.79 million in August 2026, per county records — well below Palo Alto and Menlo Park, with a $158K median household income supporting the market.

What schools serve Redwood City?

The Redwood City School District serves K–8 and the Sequoia Union High School District serves high school, including historic Sequoia High. Verify any address directly with the districts.

Is downtown Redwood City walkable?

Yes — Courthouse Square, Broadway dining, the Fox Theatre and the Caltrain station form a genuinely walkable downtown core, one of the Peninsula’s best.

How is the commute from Redwood City?

Caltrain runs downtown to San Francisco and San Jose; US-101 serves the corridor; SFO is about 20 minutes. It’s one of the Peninsula’s easier commutes in every direction.

What is there to do in Redwood City?

Courthouse Square events, Broadway restaurants, Edgewood Park wildflowers, the port and marinas, and easy access to both the bay and the coast via CA-92.

What should sellers know about the Redwood City market?

Spillover demand from pricier neighbors keeps the buyer pool deep: price to fresh comps, market the downtown and commute story, and stage for walkability-seeking young professionals.

Continue exploring

Explore Redwood City’s neighborhoods.

Every Redwood City neighborhood has its own price band, school assignment and character. Start with the area guides below — each one covers homes for sale, schools, parks and what it costs to buy or sell there.

Local guidance

Explore Redwood City with Simon Sahi.

For a property-specific view of Redwood City homes, school placement and block-by-block differences, begin with the exact address and a thoughtful local conversation.

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