San Mateo, California

Bay Meadows.

San Mateo's new urbanist village, where front porches, pocket parks and the Caltrain station create modern community living.

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The neighborhood

The new village

Bay Meadows rose on the historic Bay Meadows racetrack: a master-planned community of townhomes, condos and apartments arranged around parks, a town square and the Hillsdale Caltrain station. Front porches face greenways; neighbors actually know each other.

Buyers are rail commuters, young professionals and families who want new construction, low maintenance and community by design. The San Mateo schools and the village's own parks complete the package.

Master-planned new urbanist village design

Caltrain adjacent Hillsdale station nearby

Parks & porches greenways and community

At a glance: Bay Meadows

Bay Meadows is San Mateo's master-planned new urbanist village on the historic racetrack site, with Caltrain, parks and modern homes.

A sense of place

Why Bay Meadows endures

New construction with rail, parks and community design is permanently scarce on the Peninsula. Bay Meadows' planning keeps it coveted.

New homes Modern systems and design.

Village design Porches, parks, town square.

Rail commute Caltrain minutes away.

01 / Education

Schools near Bay Meadows homes.

Public school placement is determined by the local districts and can change. Confirm the exact property address directly with the district before relying on an assignment.

Top-rated school near Bay Meadows, San Mateo

District resources

Schools serving Bay Meadows

Bay Meadows is served by the San Mateo-Foster City School District and San Mateo Union High School District. Verify by exact address.

San Mateo-Foster City School District

K-8 district serving San Mateo; verify assignment by address.

Official site

San Mateo Union High School District

Aragon, Hillsdale, San Mateo High and more.

Official site

College of San Mateo

Community college with bay-view campus.

Official site

City of San Mateo

Libraries, recreation and community services.

Official site

02 / Parks

Parks near San Mateo homes.

San Mateo pairs a vibrant downtown with an exceptional park system, from the Japanese Garden to bayfront shores.

Central Park

Downtown's 16-acre green with the Japanese Garden, tennis and playgrounds.

Official site

Coyote Point Recreation Area

Bayfront park with beaches, marina and the CuriOdyssey museum.

Sawyer Camp Trail

The beloved 6-mile lakeside trail along Crystal Springs.

Park hours and facility access can change seasonally. Check the official pages before visiting.

Nearby outdoors

Trails around San Mateo.

Lakeside paths, bayfront trails and foothill ridges give San Mateo outdoor options in every direction.

Sawyer Camp Trail

6 miles along Crystal Springs Reservoir, made for weekend rides.

Coyote Point Bay Trail

Bayfront paths with skyline and shoreline views.

Sugarloaf Mountain

Laurelwood's trailhead to panoramic bay views.

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

03 / Local life

Everyday life in Bay Meadows

The village's parks and town square anchor life; Hillsdale shopping and Caltrain cover the rest.

Townhome in Bay Meadows, San Mateo — The Bay Meadows townhome

Modern home in Bay Meadows, San Mateo — Porches, parks and the train

Bay Meadows parks

Greenways and the town square.

Hillsdale Shopping Center

Retail minutes away.

Central Park

Downtown's green heart.

Map & getting around

Getting around Bay Meadows.

Bay Meadows sits in southeast San Mateo around the Hillsdale Caltrain station, with 101, El Camino Real and 92 nearby.

5 min

Hillsdale Caltrain

5 min drive · San Mateo area

Directions

8 min

Downtown San Mateo

8 min drive · San Mateo area

Directions

15 min

SFO Airport

15 min drive · San Mateo area

Directions

20 min

Stanford University

20 min drive · San Mateo area

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18 min

Meta, Menlo Park

18 min drive · San Mateo area

Directions

25 min

San Francisco

25 min drive · San Mateo area

Directions

28 min

San Jose Airport

28 min drive · San Mateo area

Directions

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Tap Directions for live routing.

Market snapshot

Home values in Bay Meadows.

Bay Meadows trades on newness and rail: citywide the median is about $1.85M, and Bay Meadows' modern homes command premiums for turnkey living and Caltrain access.

$141K

Median household income

Citywide approx. · U.S. Census data

$1.85M

Median home price

Citywide approx. · Realtor.com, Sept 2026

$2.7M+

High-end price point

Citywide approx. · recent luxury-tier sales

Figures are approximate as of Sept 2026. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Realtor.com market data.

Buyer guidance

Buying a home in Bay Meadows?

Buyers: new construction has its own diligence. We review builder warranties, HOAs and Mello-Roos obligations before you write.

Sellers: market the village lifestyle. We sell porches, parks and the train as the story.

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Seller guidance

Selling your Bay Meadows home?

Buyers: compare product types. Townhomes, condos and rowhomes differ on HOAs and appreciation — we model both.

Sellers: your buyer wants turnkey. We present crisp, modern and move-in ready.

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Buyer & seller questions

Bay Meadows real estate FAQ.

What is Bay Meadows known for?

Bay Meadows is known as San Mateo's master-planned new urbanist village on the historic racetrack site, with Caltrain and modern homes.

Which schools serve Bay Meadows?

The San Mateo-Foster City and San Mateo Union High School Districts. Verify by exact address.

How much do homes cost in Bay Meadows?

San Mateo's citywide median is about $1.85M. Bay Meadows' new homes command premiums for modern living and rail.

Is Bay Meadows good for commuters?

Excellent. The Hillsdale Caltrain station is at the village's edge, with 101 nearby.

What was the Bay Meadows racetrack?

A historic horse racing track that operated for decades before the site's redevelopment into the village.

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Local guidance

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