Living in El Granada
A Coastside village just north of Half Moon Bay, known for its curving streets and Pillar Point Harbor next door. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
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A Short History
- The Ocean Shore Railroad planned El Granada as a seaside resort.
- Daniel Burnham designed its concentric, curving street layout.
- The town was first called Granada; the Post Office recorded it as El Granada in 1909.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
Highway 1 is the main road, north through the Tom Lantos Tunnels to Pacifica and south to Half Moon Bay. SamTrans buses run along Highway 1 on the Coastside. See commute times to each job center.
Homes for Sale in El Granada
Three current listings, updated automatically from the MLS. Tap a home for photos and details.
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Listing data from MLSListings Inc. through IDX, shown with each listing broker. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and listings may be held by brokerages other than Coldwell Banker.
El Granada Market Report
Home sales for El Granada pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS. Figures cover full calendar months.
Last month, single family homes
October 2026
Last 3 months by home type
August to October 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | 12 | $1.58M | $783 |
| Condominiums | 0 | No sales | No sales |
| Townhouses | 0 | No sales | No sales |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How El Granada compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a El Granada postal city, by close of escrow date, pulled November 14, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
El Granada FAQ
What does the El Granada market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in El Granada over the last month, the last 3 months and the last 12 months, pulled directly from MLSListings. Every street prices differently, so ask Joseph for numbers on your area or price range.
How far is El Granada from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from El Granada to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my El Granada home worth?
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Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a El Granada postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 14, 2026
- El Granada, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
El Granada Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
