Lomita Hills Millbrae Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Millbrae neighborhood guide
Lomita Hills is a residential neighborhood on the north side of Millbrae, rising gently west of El Camino Real toward the hills. Its main spine is Lomita Avenue, with side streets such as Santa Susana Avenue, Santa Lucia Avenue and Bayview Avenue.
The name echoes nearby Lomita Park, the old railroad stop district just over the line that San Bruno annexed in 1953. Many Lomita Hills homes date to the late 1940s and 1950s, when Millbrae grew from fewer than 9,000 residents in 1950 to about 21,000 by 1970.
It is a well established, family friendly area with tree lined blocks, close to Green Hills Country Club, El Camino Real shopping and the Millbrae transit hub.
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At a glance
- North Millbrae, west of El Camino Real
- Lomita Avenue is the main street through the area
- Mostly late 1940s and 1950s single family homes
- Served by Millbrae School District schools
- Easy reach of El Camino Real and SFO
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Lomita Hills is mostly detached single family homes, many of them one story ranch houses from the late 1940s and 1950s. A home on Santa Susana Avenue dates to 1953, and ranch homes line much of Lomita Avenue. Some homes have been expanded or rebuilt over the decades, so you will see a mix of original mid century houses and newer construction.
Lots are typical of Millbrae's postwar neighborhoods, and the terrain climbs as you head west, giving some homes hill or Bay glimpses.
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Videos: Lomita Hills
Tours and local stories I have filmed around Lomita Hills and Millbrae.
A Millbrae Highlands home
Over 2,000 square feet in the HighlandsWatch on YouTube
1361 Encina Drive in Mills Estates
Minutes from SFOWatch on Instagram
The dome home in Millbrae
One of the most unusual homes in townWatch on YouTube
History on Film
A look back at the history of Lomita Hills and the places nearby, from local historical societies and archives.
The Timeline of Millbrae History
The Millbrae Historical Society's 75th anniversary film.Source: Millbrae Historical Society
Millbrae history tour
From the Mills estate to the BART era.Source: San Mateo County Historical Association
Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments are set by address and can change; confirm with the Millbrae School District and the San Mateo Union High School District before you buy.
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Lomita Hills FAQ
Where is Lomita Hills?
Lomita Hills is in north Millbrae, west of El Camino Real near the San Bruno border, centered on Lomita Avenue.
How did Lomita Hills get its name?
The name is shared with nearby Lomita Park, a historic district along the old railroad that San Bruno annexed in 1953. The exact origin of the Lomita Hills tract name is not well documented.
What styles of homes are common?
Expect mostly one story ranch homes from the late 1940s and 1950s, along with some remodeled and newer homes.
Which schools serve Lomita Hills?
Listing records commonly show Green Hills Elementary and Taylor Middle School in the Millbrae School District, and Mills High School in the San Mateo Union High School District. Confirm by address.
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Updated November 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: 611 Santa Susana Ave listing record, MLS area 491 Lomita Hills (Compass), 431 Lomita Ave listing record, MLS area 491 Lomita Hills (Compass), Millbrae neighborhood map and street lists (City-Data), Lomita Park, California (Wikipedia), Millbrae Parks (Juliana Lee Team), Millbrae, California (Wikipedia). Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.