Hillsborough Heights is a serene hillside pocket where grand estates, mature oaks, and meandering lanes create an elegant, low-key backdrop for daily life. Many homes enjoy sweeping light and layered vistas toward the Bay, while wide setbacks and cul-de-sacs preserve privacy. Just over the border in Burlingame, Burlingame Avenue’s boutiques and restaurants add a lively town-center feel within minutes, and the neighborhood’s quick access to I‑280 keeps Peninsula and Silicon Valley commutes remarkably straightforward.
Families value the area’s educational pedigree. The Hillsborough community is served by the Hillsborough City School District, with neighborhood attendance feeding into Crocker Middle School before placement through the San Mateo Union High School District. Town services are equally polished: the Town of Hillsborough provides responsive public safety, road maintenance, and permit support that match the neighborhood’s high standards.
Outdoor time is effortless here. The Crystal Springs corridor sits just to the west, with the Crystal Springs Regional Trail (including the beloved Sawyer Camp segment) offering miles of lakefront biking, running, and weekend strolls, all set against classic Peninsula scenery. Golf, tennis, and swim options are close by, and neighborhood streets make for safe, scenic evening walks.
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