Living in Half Moon Bay
A small coastal city with a historic Main Street, farms and beaches, over the hill from San Mateo on Highway 92. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
Half Moon Bay Neighborhood Map
Half Moon Bay neighborhoods as the MLS draws them, the same areas agents use to pull sales. Tap an area to open its guide.
Borders are traced from the MLSListings area map and are approximate, so they can differ a little from city limits and local names. Ask me which area a specific street falls in.
Neighborhood by Neighborhood
These 17 areas follow MLSListings area lines. Sales are closed sales from November 2025 to October 2026. Tap a name for the full neighborhood guide.
Canada Cove
No closed sales through the MLS in the last 12 months.
Ocean Colony
24 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $2.26M ($757 per square foot). 2 condos and townhomes sold at a median of $899K.
Higgins Canyon
1 house sold in the last 12 months, for $8.5M.
Wave Crest
12 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.4M ($942 per square foot).
East of Highway 1 and Spanish Town
11 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.44M ($906 per square foot). 16 condos and townhomes sold at a median of $835K.
Alsace Lorraine
10 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.93M ($812 per square foot).
Pilarcitos Park
1 house sold in the last 12 months, for $2.7M. 2 condos and townhomes sold at a median of $559K.
Grandview Terrace
3 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.72M ($1,088 per square foot).
Casa Del Mar and Kehoe
6 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.53M ($923 per square foot).
Seahaven
8 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.34M ($842 per square foot).
Frenchman's Creek
5 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.74M ($740 per square foot).
Miramar and City of Naples
14 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.83M ($921 per square foot). 1 condo or townhome sold at a median of $1.33M.
Highland Park
4 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.7M ($698 per square foot).
Lower El Granada
1 house sold in the last 12 months, for $1.13M.
El Granada Highlands
No closed sales through the MLS in the last 12 months.
Princeton Harbor
1 condo or townhome sold at a median of $280K.
Clipper Ridge and Princeton-by-the-Sea
3 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.05M ($1,005 per square foot).
Half Moon Bay on Film
I have not filmed a walkthrough in Half Moon Bay yet, so here is a look back from the archives. Want me to tour a home here for you? Send me the address.
The Mystery of Half Moon Bay (1981)
A one hour television documentary on the history of the coastside.Source: Internet Archive
A Short History
- One of the oldest settlements in San Mateo County, it began in the 1840s and was first known as San Benito, then Spanishtown.
- Half Moon Bay incorporated on July 15, 1959.
- The Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival is held each October.
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 runs along the coast and Highway 92 crosses to San Mateo and Interstate 280. SamTrans buses serve the coast. There is no rail station. See commute times to each job center.
Half Moon Bay Market Report
Home sales for Half Moon Bay 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 | 27 | $1.85M | $886 |
| Condominiums | 4 | $740K | $755 |
| Townhouses | 3 | $915K | $705 |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How Half Moon Bay compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Half Moon Bay postal city, by close of escrow date, pulled November 13, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
Half Moon Bay FAQ
What does the Half Moon Bay market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from Half Moon Bay to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my Half Moon Bay home worth?
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Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a Half Moon Bay postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- Half Moon Bay, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
- MLSListings area mapNeighborhood borders and sales by MLS area, November 2025 to October 2026
Half Moon Bay Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
