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About Shoreview, San Mateo

Shoreview is an east San Mateo neighborhood located between Highway 101 and San Francisco Bay, generally from Coyote Point south toward the Parkside and Marina Lagoon area. It is often divided into North Shoreview, between Coyote Point and Third Avenue, and Shoreview farther south. Much of the neighborhood was built in the mid-20th century with single-family homes on regular suburban lots. Shoreview real estate offers bayside living close to Coyote Point and downtown.

Moving to Shoreview

Moving to Shoreview puts Coyote Point Recreation Area, the Bay Trail and Highway 101 all within a few minutes of home. Downtown San Mateo is a short drive or bike ride west across the freeway via Third Avenue or Poplar Avenue. The flat streets are easy to navigate on foot and by bike. As a San Mateo Realtor, I help buyers compare North Shoreview and Shoreview homes and review flood zone and insurance details.

Cost of Living & Housing in Shoreview

Shoreview homes for sale are generally positioned in the more accessible to middle tier of the San Mateo market, making it a common entry point for detached homes in the city. Housing is mostly single-story ranch homes and modest mid-century houses, along with some modern rebuilds, traditional two-story homes and small apartment buildings. Lots are typically regular suburban parcels, and many homes have been expanded with second stories or rear additions. Flood zone designations vary across east San Mateo, so they are worth reviewing early.

Getting Around Shoreview

Highway 101 runs along Shoreview's western edge, with access at Third Avenue and nearby interchanges toward San Francisco International Airport and Silicon Valley. Highway 92 is a short drive south, connecting to the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge. The San Mateo Caltrain station downtown is a short drive or bike ride west across the freeway, with trains to San Francisco and San Jose. SamTrans buses run along Norfolk Street and other local corridors for trips around town.

Local Amenities & Things to Do in Shoreview

Coyote Point Recreation Area offers a marina, beaches, picnic areas, trails, windsurfing and the CuriOdyssey science museum. Poplar Creek Golf Course, a public course, sits nearby along the bay. Seal Point Park and Harborview Park add bay views, walking paths, open lawns and places to fly a kite. The San Francisco Bay Trail runs along the shoreline for walking, running and cycling south toward Foster City.

Schools & Education in Shoreview

Shoreview 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. Nearby district schools include North Shoreview Montessori, a K-8 Montessori program, LEAD Elementary and Bayside Academy, along with San Mateo High School. Some programs require a separate application, and neighborhood assignments depend on the address. Confirm school boundaries for any specific address with each district, since assignments can change over time.

Why Buyers Choose Shoreview

Buyers choose Shoreview for its bayside location, easy Highway 101 access and proximity to Coyote Point. Shoreview homes for sale offer one of the city's more approachable paths to owning a detached home in San Mateo. Bay Trail access and quick trips to downtown add everyday convenience. If you are ready to buy or sell a home in Shoreview, contact Jessica Heredia for local guidance from start to finish.