Colma Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Colma neighborhood guide
Colma is a small incorporated town between Daly City, South San Francisco and San Bruno Mountain. It was founded as a necropolis in 1924, and most of its land is devoted to cemeteries.
It had 1,507 residents at the 2020 census, so homes for sale are rare, and the MLS area also takes in nearby unincorporated pockets.
Colma BART station, opened in 1996, and the shopping along Colma Boulevard and Serramonte Boulevard are close by.
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At a glance
- Small town founded in 1924, population 1,507 (2020 census)
- Median house sale about $1.03M (5 sales) and condo sale about $959K (3 sales) over the last 12 months, MLSListings
- Near Mission Road, Hillside Boulevard and Colma Boulevard
- Colma BART station nearby
- Few sales each year, so be ready when one comes up
Homes and Streets
Residential streets are a small share of the town, with single family homes and a handful of townhomes and condos near Mission Road, Hillside Boulevard and Collins Avenue.
With only a few sales a year, buyers often watch neighboring Daly City and South San Francisco at the same time.
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Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Colma FAQ
Can you buy a home in Colma?
Yes, though sales are rare. The town had 1,507 residents at the 2020 census, and the MLS area recorded 5 house sales and 3 condo sales over the last 12 months.
Why are there so many cemeteries in Colma?
Colma was founded as a necropolis in 1924, and most of its land is dedicated to cemeteries.
Is there BART in Colma?
Yes. Colma BART station, served by the Red and Yellow lines, opened in 1996 next to the town.
How can I find homes for sale in Colma?
Browse current listings in Colma on Joseph Suarez's site, or join his off-market list to hear about homes before they are listed publicly. Thinking of selling? Request a free home valuation for a local estimate based on recent nearby sales.
Thinking about Colma?
Whether you are buying or selling, Joseph Suarez can walk you through recent sales, street by street pricing and what is coming up before it hits the market.
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Updated November 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Colma, California (Wikipedia), Colma station (Wikipedia), Jefferson Elementary School District (Wikipedia), MLSListings closed sales, November 9, 2025 to November 8, 2026. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.