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.
Living in Highlands
Known for its concentration of Eichler homes, with over 700 original mid-century modern houses built between 1956 and 1964. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Highlands
- Median home value is at or above $2 million, the Census top-code for the area.
Source: ACS 2023
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