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About Hillsborough: Homes for Sale

Hillsborough is a lovely city just outside of San Francisco. It offers a peaceful, residential atmosphere in a country setting. This town has a natural beauty with tree-lined streets and little traffic.

Hillsborough real estate is just a short drive to the San Francisco International Airport and downtown San Francisco. This area is one of the most wealthy communities and has a population of about 11,000 people. All homes are over 2,500 square feet in size. The median home price is about $3,800,000.

Money Magazine has rated this town as one of The Best Place to Live in 2007. There are many famous mansions, some of which are on the  National Register of Historic Places. These include Carolands and the Western White House built by William Randolph Hearst. Hillsborough has a hilly topography with ample wildlife and shrubbery.

You’ll find California mule deer, the San Mateo woolly sunflower and other common plants. Students are served by the San Mateo Union High School District and the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked number 1 in the California. Schools include The Nueva School, Crocker Middle School, West Elementary School, South Elementary, North Elementary, West Elementary and Crystal Springs Uplands School. With a cool Mediterranean climate Hillsborough is beautiful place to live.

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Some Real Estate Listings in Hillsborough

$68,000,000 - 8Br/10Ba -  for Sale in Hillsborough
$68,000,000

1868 Floribunda Ave Hillsborough, CA 94010

$68,000,000
8 Beds
10 Baths
17,907 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # ML81917533
Property Type Single Family Home
Price Type --
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS TROPHY ESTATE***If you are looking for the best of the best, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to enjoy your life! After years of renovations, 1868 Floribunda Avenue is ready for you to view! The lot is almost 5x bigger than standard lots, all usable! Renovated to the highest quality, situated in one of the best locations in Hillsborough! Nearly 20,000 square feet throughout 6 buildings. New custom-built water well. Three private gates - resident driveway, guest driveway, and pedestrian walkway. No expense was spared for this property to reach the ultimate heights in a smart & secure dream home! You have to see it, to believe it! Qualified buyers only; qualifications requested in order to be screened before showings.
$38,900,000 - 11Br/14Ba -  for Sale in Hillsborough
$38,900,000

401 El Cerrito Ave Hillsborough, CA 94010

$38,900,000
11 Beds
14 Baths
24,350 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # ML81932652
Property Type Single Family Home
Price Type --
Iconic Western White House. Replica of the Washington DC residence designed by famed architect Julia Morgan. Approximately 3 acres of lush land in Lower Hillsborough. Rebuilt in 1930 and completely refreshed throughout with new fixtures and appliances. Approximately 24,350 square feet of total living space on 4 luxurious levels with 11 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms and 5 half-baths. Abundant sunlight and soaring ceilings throughout. Formal entry parlor, spacious East Room with fireplace, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, butlers pantry, breakfast room, family room, Oval Office, recreation room and home cinema theater. Master bedroom suite with 2 bathrooms and 2 dressing rooms, 6 additional bedroom suites, 4 family bedrooms and 5 powder rooms. Lower-level staff quarters include a fitness room, wine cellar, living room, and laundry center. Stunning grounds with rose garden, exquisite trees, swimming pool and pavilion. Easy access to shopping, dining, golf clubs and commute routes.
$15,750,000 - 5Br/7Ba -  for Sale in Hillsborough
$15,750,000

3085 Ralston Ave Hillsborough, CA 94010

$15,750,000
5 Beds
6.5 Baths
10,495 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # ML81918112
Property Type Single Family Home
Price Type --
Situated on a private side street, this grand estate sits on a majestic 2-acres with jaw-dropping panoramic bay views, some of the best in all of Hillsborough. Exquisite architectural detailing and finishes throughout, including inlaid parquet walnut floors, hand carved fireplaces, and walls of glass framing iconic bay views and landscaping. The main level includes a stunning office, billiard hall, and the Morocco Room lounge. Upstairs, the large master suite enjoys equally stunning views of the bay, in addition to a luxury spa bath and formal sitting room. A separate in-law suite and wine cellar with tasting room are located on the lower level of the residence. Equally impressive are the surrounding grounds, fully landscaped with grand-scale trees, expanses of manicured lawn, and an elevated terrace overlooking the views and swimming pool. All of this just minutes from shopping, dining, golfing, parks, and top rated Hillsborough schools. (Square Footage Per County Records: 8,629)
$14,999,000 - 6Br/5Ba -  for Sale in Hillsborough
$14,999,000

210 Uplands Dr Hillsborough, CA 94010

$14,999,000
6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,030 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # ML81898893
Property Type Single Family Home
Price Type --
Over 1.8 acres, every square foot totally level, A perfect rectangle, Subdividable into 2 lots. One of only a few parcels of this size and quality in all of Hillsborough. Located in the most desirable location of lower Hillsborough among of some of Hillsborough's most beautiful estates. The perfect building site. When gone there will be no others.
$14,900,000 - 6Br/8Ba -  for Sale in Hillsborough
$14,900,000

160 New Place Hillsborough, CA 94010

$14,900,000
6 Beds
8 Baths
6,175 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # ML81938593
Property Type Single Family Home
Price Type --
A truly RARE LISTING that embodies opulence and exclusivity at its finest! IT DOESN'T GET BETTER THAN THIS SHOWCASE HILLSBOROUGH ESTATE! This once-in-a-lifetime property presents the perfect opportunity to live a life of luxury & sophistication, one you deserve! Tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of Hillsborough's most prestigious neighborhoods, seated on an over 1 acre lot. Commanding panoramic Bay views inside & out; from Downtown SF to the San Mateo Bridge. You get a front row seat to the true beauty of our world! The exterior is a testament to refined aesthetics & meticulous craftsmanship, embraced by meticulous landscaping & gardens + a glistening pool! The interior beacons w/ an air of elegance. Specially curated design elements include crown molding, bay windows, lighted tray ceilings, recessed lighting, & more! 6 rooms can serve as en-suite bedrooms. Two huge walk-in closet & multiple spa-like bathrooms. The kitchen is a culinary haven with all high-end appliances.
$14,850,000 - 5Br/9Ba -  for Sale in Hillsborough
$14,850,000

195 Robin Rd Hillsborough, CA 94010

$14,850,000
5 Beds
9 Baths
10,400 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # ML81934280
Property Type Single Family Home
Price Type --
Regally set on 2.8 glorious acres on iconic Robin Road, this custom built estate has a total 10,400 Square feet of luxurious living area. This home is like NEW. Seldom used by owners. Industrial quality construction top to bottom. Priced millions below replacement cost. Inside are 5 bedroom suites including a huge primary suite with 2 bathrooms, and 2 walk-in closets. Additional rooms include a baronial scaled foyer, grand living and dining rooms, separate music room, family room, media room, professional kitchen and breakfast room, all opening onto limestone terraces, the manicured grounds and gardens, sunny pool and tennis court, plus the original Redwood Grove from the Carolands estate. Reached through a Porte Cachere, is a 4 car garage and massive motor court.. Built for the owners as the Ultimate dream home, no expense was spared, no detail overlooked in creating this amazing home that, by any definition, is world class. To view this home is an experience one will never forget.
$12,600,000 - 4Br/6Ba -  for Sale in Hillsborough
$12,600,000

2140 Forest View Ave Hillsborough, CA 94010

$12,600,000
4 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,000 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # ML81940139
Property Type Single Family Home
Price Type --
2016-built contemporary masterpiece on a premier street in lower North Hillsborough. Sustainable design by architect Dan Phipps, built by Toboni Builders with solar power, radiant-heated concrete or oak floors, wiring for EV, and radiant deck heated salt water pool on just over one-half acre. Native landscaping, Corten steel walls, and Ipe wood exterior. Accent walls, cabinetry, and doors all in gorgeous walnut and ceilings up to 20 feet. Formal dining room plus tremendous great room with modern kitchen designed for home chef, private chef, and caterers. Primary suite, secondary suite, and office on main level + 2 beds and bath upstairs along with customized study center. Lower level rec room, bath & temp-controlled custom wine cellar. Outdoor oasis includes pool house with bath (potential ADU), BBQ kitchen, fireplace terrace, level lawn, pool & spa + vegetable garden & fruit trees. Excellent Hillsborough public and private schools.
$11,950,000 - 6Br/10Ba -  for Sale in Hillsborough
$11,950,000

101 Bella Vista Dr Hillsborough, CA 94010

$11,950,000
6 Beds
10 Baths
6,490 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # ML81940506
Property Type Single Family Home
Price Type --
One of Hillsborough's premiere newer estates, this 2017-built residence combines elements of an exquisite French Chateau with a fresh contemporary design. Chic finishes meld seamlessly with elegant transitional elements in grand-scale indoor/outdoor spaces to create the epitome of contemporary living- all tied together by a colossal 3-level high central atrium with a floating staircase on a scale rarely seen in any of the world's most exclusive private residences. Set high on the lush Riviera-style hills in the heart of one of the most desirable residential enclaves in the San Francisco Bay Area, this serene oasis enjoys beautiful grounds, a sports court & putting green, as well as resort-like amenities including a gym with sauna, billiards room, wine cellar & media room. Sweeping views over the rolling hills, with the Bay providing a shimmering backdrop to the lights of Silicon Valley & the S.F. Skyline, are magically framed by the lush greenery surrounding this magnificent residence.
$9,980,000 - 6Br/8Ba -  for Sale in Hillsborough
$9,980,000

38 Lemon Ct Hillsborough, CA 94010

$9,980,000
6 Beds
8 Baths
7,821 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # ML81929424
Property Type Single Family Home
Price Type --
Magnificent Mediterranean Estate with 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, plus an additional two half bathrooms/Soaring ceilings with custom skylights provide an abundance of natural lighting over the dramatic entry that features grand columns and graceful staircases with custom ironwork and a cascading water wall feature/Spacious Primary bedroom with high coffered ceiling, bold crown molding, fireplace, a separate walk-in closets and spacious main bathroom that features a large shower with dual heads and a separate tub/Sizable office/study with cozy fireplace and built-in bookshelves that are blessed with an abundance of natural lighting from multiple sides/The resort-style backyards is perfect for entertaining and relaxing. Dramatic views of San Francisco Bay and beyond can be enjoyed from the spacious terraces and patio that surround the huge refreshing pool and jacuzzi. Other feathers include a sports court, water fountains, fireplace, and fire pit. A spacious gated driveway and 3-car garage.

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