San Mateo, California

Lakeshore.

San Mateo's lakeside pocket, where streets near the water offer a resort calm with the city's schools and downtown minutes away.

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The neighborhood

Lakeside calm

Lakeshore sits near San Mateo's lagoon and waterways in the city's east: a residential pocket where the water sets the tone — morning calm, evening reflections, and a slower rhythm than the downtown core. Homes are a mix of mid-century and updated family residences.

Buyers prize the waterside setting, the relative value and the quick 101 access. It is San Mateo's hidden waterfront without the waterfront premium.

Waterside setting lagoon & waterway calm

Family homes mid-century & updated

Relative value hidden waterfront

At a glance: Lakeshore

Lakeshore is San Mateo's lakeside pocket near the lagoon, known for waterside calm, family homes and relative value.

A sense of place

Why Lakeshore endures

Water calms and water holds value. Lakeshore's lakeside setting with San Mateo schools is a quiet, durable draw.

Water views Lagoon calm at home.

Quiet pocket A residential retreat.

City access Downtown minutes away.

01 / Education

Schools near Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore, San Mateo

District resources

Schools serving Lakeshore

Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore

The water sets the daily rhythm; downtown and the bayfront parks cover the rest.

Home in Lakeshore, San Mateo — The Lakeshore home

Waterside home in Lakeshore, San Mateo — Lakeside calm in San Mateo

Lagoon paths

Waterside walks.

Coyote Point

Bayfront park nearby.

Downtown San Mateo

Dining minutes away.

Map & getting around

Getting around Lakeshore.

Lakeshore sits in east San Mateo near the lagoon, with Highway 101 as the main route.

10 min

Downtown San Mateo

10 min drive · San Mateo area

Directions

10 min

San Mateo Caltrain

10 min drive · San Mateo area

Directions

12 min

SFO Airport

12 min drive · San Mateo area

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25 min

Stanford University

25 min drive · San Mateo area

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20 min

Meta, Menlo Park

20 min drive · San Mateo area

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22 min

San Francisco

22 min drive · San Mateo area

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30 min

San Jose Airport

30 min drive · San Mateo area

Directions

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

Market snapshot

Home values in Lakeshore.

Lakeshore offers waterside San Mateo value: citywide the median is about $1.85M, and Lakeshore provides a lakeside setting at relative value.

$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 Lakeshore?

Buyers: Lakeshore rewards the observant. We help you evaluate water proximity, lot and updates.

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Seller guidance

Selling your Lakeshore home?

Buyers: compare updated versus original. We budget refreshes honestly.

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Buyer & seller questions

Lakeshore real estate FAQ.

What is Lakeshore known for?

Lakeshore is known for its lakeside setting near San Mateo's lagoon, with waterside calm and family homes.

Which schools serve Lakeshore?

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

How much do homes cost in Lakeshore?

Lakeshore offers relative San Mateo value, below the city's ~$1.85M median, with a waterside setting.

Is Lakeshore on the water?

The neighborhood sits near San Mateo's lagoon and waterways, giving many streets a waterside feel.

How is the commute from Lakeshore?

Highway 101 is minutes away, serving the whole Peninsula.

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Local guidance

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