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About Aragon, San Mateo

Aragon is a central San Mateo neighborhood located generally between El Camino Real and Alameda de las Pulgas, from around Fifth Avenue south toward Highway 92. It sits just south of Baywood and west of Central Park, and many of its streets carry Spanish names such as Castilian Way. The neighborhood shares its name with nearby Aragon High School. Aragon real estate combines period homes, mature trees and quick access to downtown.

Moving to Aragon

Moving to Aragon puts you between Downtown San Mateo and the Borel and Hillsdale shopping areas, with Central Park a short walk or bike ride away. The neighborhood's mix of straight and gently curving streets is lined with mature trees and landscaped front yards. Borel Middle School and Aragon High School are both close by. As a San Mateo Realtor, I help buyers understand how Aragon compares with nearby Baywood and Hayward Park.

Cost of Living & Housing in Aragon

Aragon homes for sale are positioned in the upper-middle to upper tier of the San Mateo market, with values tied to architecture, lot size and street location. Housing is mostly single-family, including Spanish Revival, Tudor, English cottage and traditional homes from the early and mid-20th century, plus some later ranch homes. Lots are generally comfortable in size, and many homes have been expanded with second stories or rear additions. A few condominiums and apartments sit closer to El Camino Real.

Getting Around Aragon

Aragon sits close to Highway 92, which connects east to Highway 101 and the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge and west to Interstate 280. El Camino Real runs along the eastern edge, with SamTrans bus service and a quick drive to downtown. The Hayward Park and San Mateo Caltrain stations are both a short drive or bike ride away. Alameda de las Pulgas provides a north-south route along the western edge toward Belmont and Burlingame.

Local Amenities & Things to Do in Aragon

Central Park, with its tennis courts, Japanese Tea Garden and arboretum, is a short trip north. The Borel shopping area near Highway 92 offers grocery stores, restaurants and services, and Hillsdale Shopping Center is a few minutes south. Downtown San Mateo's restaurants and theater are within easy reach for evenings out. Laurelwood Park and the Sugarloaf Mountain trails are a short drive south for hiking.

Schools & Education in Aragon

Aragon is part of the San Mateo-Foster City School District for elementary and middle grades and the San Mateo Union High School District for high school. Homes are commonly served by a nearby district elementary school, Borel Middle School and Aragon High School, depending on the street. Private schools are also located in the surrounding area. Confirm school boundaries for any specific address with each district, since assignments can change over time.

Why Buyers Choose Aragon

Buyers choose Aragon for its central location, period architecture and easy access to Highway 92, downtown and Central Park. Aragon homes for sale offer a classic west-of-El-Camino setting with mature trees and comfortable lots. The neighborhood also gives buyers a convenient base for commuting north toward San Francisco or south toward Silicon Valley. If you are ready to buy or sell a home in Aragon, contact Jessica Heredia for local guidance from start to finish.