San Mateo County, California
Highlands Real Estate and Local Guide
Hillside residential community on Pulgas Ridge west of San Mateo, known for its mid-century Eichler homes and scenic views over Crystal Springs Reservoir. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Highlands best.
About the area
Living in Highlands, CA
Known for its concentration of Eichler homes, with over 700 original mid-century modern houses built between 1956 and 1964.
The housing market
Homes in Highlands
- About 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- About 90.9% of homes are single-family houses.
- Median home value is at or above $2 million, the Census top-code for the area.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Highlands home
Highlands Eichler homes
Neighborhood of more than 700 mid-century modern Eichler homes built by Joseph Eichler between 1956 and 1964
Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir overlook
Ridgetop community on Pulgas Ridge overlooking the Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir with San Francisco Bay views
Highlands Recreation District
Community recreation district established in 1957 with a year-round pool, tennis courts, gym, and playground
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve
366-acre preserve with six miles of trails and the district's only designated off-leash dog area, just west of the Highlands
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.