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Belmont

🏙️ About This City


Belmont, incorporated in 1926, is a hillside community located between San Mateo and San Carlos on the San Francisco Peninsula. Known for its lush greenery, sweeping Bay views, and winding residential streets, Belmont offers a peaceful and scenic environment while still being centrally located. As of 2025, the city has an estimated population of around 27,000 residents.

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The name "Belmont" means "beautiful mountain," reflecting the city's hilly terrain and natural charm. It is a predominantly residential city with a small-town feel, yet offers easy access to major highways and transit options, making it ideal for commuters working in Silicon Valley or San Francisco.

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🗺️ Neighborhood


Belmont is characterized by a variety of neighborhoods, many of which sit on hillsides or near open space preserves:

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  • Central Belmont – Offers a mix of single-family homes and townhomes with easy access to shopping, parks, and transit.

  • Belmont Heights – A quiet, elevated area with homes that often feature panoramic Bay views.

  • Homeview / Sterling Downs – Flat, walkable neighborhoods near the Caltrain station, ideal for commuters.

  • Carlmont – A sought-after neighborhood with larger homes, excellent schools, and close proximity to parks.

  • Hallmark / Skymont – Known for spacious properties, cul-de-sacs, and views overlooking the Peninsula.

  • McDougal / Belmont Woods – Serene areas surrounded by trees and close to hiking trails and open space.

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Each area offers its own charm, with a strong sense of community and access to outdoor recreation.

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🎓 Schools

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🏫 Elementary Schools

Belmont is primarily served by the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District (BRSSD), which covers most of Belmont and part of Redwood Shores.

Belmont-Redwood Shores School District (BRSSD):
Elementary schools serving Belmont include:

  • Central Elementary

  • Fox Elementary

  • Nesbit Elementary (also serves TK–8)

  • Twin Pines Elementary (coming soon, opening timeline pending)

  • Redwood Shores Elementary (serves the Redwood Shores area)

  • Sandpiper Elementary (serves parts of Redwood Shores)

Elementary school assignments are based on residential address and neighborhood zoning.

📍 Use BRSSD’s School Locator Map or contact the district office to confirm your assigned school:

https://www.brssd.org/

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🏫 Middle School

Belmont-Redwood Shores School District (BRSSD):

  • Ralston Middle School – Serves all students in grades 6–8 from the Belmont area and most of Redwood Shores

All Belmont elementary schools (except Nesbit’s optional TK–8 pathway) feed into Ralston for middle school.

📍 https://www.brssd.org/

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🏫 High School

Belmont is part of the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD):

  • Carlmont High School – The designated public high school for all Belmont residents

Carlmont is located in Belmont and serves students from Belmont and parts of San Carlos and Redwood Shores.

📍 Confirm your high school assignment using SUHSD's address lookup:

https://www.schfinder.com/Lookup.aspx?DistrictID=0636390_2015

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📍 Determine Your Assigned Schools

To verify school assignments for a specific property in Belmont:

📈 Market Trends


Belmont’s housing market is competitive, driven by its desirable location and quality of life:

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  • Median Home Price (2025): Approximately $2.1 million

  • Price per Square Foot: Around $1,300

  • Average Time on Market: 12–18 days

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Homes in Belmont often receive multiple offers due to limited inventory and strong demand. The city attracts buyers looking for a balance of nature, community, and accessibility.

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