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About Sunnybrae, San Mateo

Sunnybrae is a central San Mateo neighborhood located generally between Delaware Street, Highway 101, 10th Avenue and 16th Avenue, east of the Caltrain tracks. It is centered on Sunnybrae Elementary School and sits just north of the 19th Avenue Park tract. Its streets are lined with bungalows, cottages and period revival homes, many from the first half of the 20th century. Sunnybrae real estate offers detached homes close to downtown, Caltrain and Highway 101.

Moving to Sunnybrae

Moving to Sunnybrae puts you between Downtown San Mateo and the Bay Meadows area, with Highway 101 along the eastern edge. The flat streets are easy to walk and bike, and SamTrans buses run along Delaware Street. Central Park and the Hayward Park Caltrain station are both a short trip west. As a San Mateo Realtor, I help buyers compare Sunnybrae homes with nearby Hayward Park and 19th Avenue Park.

Cost of Living & Housing in Sunnybrae

Sunnybrae homes for sale are generally positioned in the middle tier of the San Mateo market, often offering detached homes at a more accessible level than neighborhoods west of El Camino Real. Housing includes bungalows, cottages and French and Tudor revival homes, along with some mid-century houses and small apartment buildings. Lots are typically modest and urban in scale. Many homes have been updated or expanded, while others retain original character.

Getting Around Sunnybrae

Highway 101 runs along the eastern edge of Sunnybrae, and Highway 92 is just south, connecting to the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge and Interstate 280. The Hayward Park Caltrain station is a short walk or bike ride west, and the San Mateo station downtown is also close. Delaware Street serves as the main north-south route with SamTrans bus service. Downtown San Mateo is a few minutes away by bike.

Local Amenities & Things to Do in Sunnybrae

Downtown San Mateo's restaurants, cafes, Japanese markets and movie theater are a short bike ride north. Central Park, with its Japanese Tea Garden, rose garden and tennis courts, is a short trip west. Bay Meadows offers parks, walking paths, a town square and a grocery store a few minutes south. Coyote Point Recreation Area, its beaches and the bay trails are a short drive east across Highway 101.

Schools & Education in Sunnybrae

Sunnybrae 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. Sunnybrae Elementary School, which offers an International Baccalaureate program, is located in the neighborhood, and San Mateo High School is the nearby district high school. Middle school and high school assignments depend on the address. Confirm school boundaries for any specific address with each district, since assignments can change over time.

Why Buyers Choose Sunnybrae

Buyers choose Sunnybrae for its central location, character homes and quick access to Highway 101, Highway 92 and Caltrain. Sunnybrae homes for sale offer detached living close to downtown at a more approachable point in the San Mateo market. The neighborhood's walkable, flat streets add to its everyday convenience. If you are ready to buy or sell a home in Sunnybrae, contact Jessica Heredia for local guidance from start to finish.