Living in Millbrae
Millbrae is right next door to Burlingame, so I know it well. It has a small town feel on Broadway, hillside streets with bay views, strong neighborhood schools and the only station on the Peninsula where BART and Caltrain meet. Here is a neighborhood by neighborhood look to help you find your fit.
Millbrae incorporated on January 14, 1948. About 23,200 people live here according to the 2020 census, in a compact 3.3 square miles that run from the bayfront next to SFO, across El Camino Real and up into the hills toward Interstate 280 and San Andreas Lake.
Millbrae Station is the city's biggest draw for commuters. It is the Peninsula end of BART, every Caltrain stops there, and it is planned as the only California High-Speed Rail stop between San Francisco and San José. Downtown Broadway has the farmers market, the Art and Wine Festival and a long list of restaurants, and Green Hills Country Club, designed by Alister MacKenzie and opened in 1930, sits in the hills above town.
Millbrae Neighborhood Map
Millbrae neighborhoods on a live street map. Borders follow MLSListings area lines, the same areas agents use to pull sales, so they can differ a little from city limits and local names. Zoom in to see exact streets, and tap an area to see its name and where its border comes from.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Area borders traced from MLSListings MLS area maps, November 2026. Ask me which area a specific street falls in.
Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Millbrae doesn't publish official neighborhood borders, so these names follow common local and real estate usage. Ask me about any specific street.
Millbrae Meadows
A hilltop neighborhood along Interstate 280, on streets like Helen, Clearfield, Crestview and Ridgewood Drive. Almost all single family homes, mostly built from the mid 1950s to the 1960s, many with bay views. Meadows Elementary, Millbrae Meadows Park and the Meadows swim club are close by.
Millbrae Highlands
The largest neighborhood by population, in the hills toward Interstate 280. Expect a mix of home ages and styles on winding streets, with Central Park a short drive away.
Green Hills
Single family homes built from the 1940s through the 1970s around Green Hills Country Club, with Green Hills Park at Magnolia Avenue and Ludeman Lane and Green Hills Elementary nearby.
Mills Estate
A neighborhood that straddles the Millbrae and Burlingame line around Trousdale, Murchison and Frontera, mostly 1950s and 1960s single family homes. Mills High School and Mills Estate Park are here, so check which city and school district each address falls in.
Downtown and Broadway
The walkable center of town, with condos, apartments and older homes close to Broadway's restaurants, the Saturday farmers market, the library and Millbrae Station.
Capuchino
Near El Camino Real on the east side of the hills, with midcentury and Spanish Mission style homes and quick access to SFO and the freeway.
Marina Vista and Bayside Manor
The flatter east side near Highway 101 and the rail line. Marina Vista is mostly townhomes, condos and apartments, while Bayside Manor is mainly single family homes, with neighborhood parks in each and Bayfront Park nearby.
A Short History
The Ohlone lived along San Bruno Creek for thousands of years. In 1827 José Antonio Sánchez was granted use of Rancho Buri Buri, which took in part of today's Millbrae, and in the 1860s the banker Darius Ogden Mills bought part of the rancho for a country estate. The city's name joins Mills with the Scottish word brae, meaning hillside. Rail service started in the 1860s, and the Sixteen Mile House roadhouse opened on El Camino Real in 1872.
When Millbrae incorporated in 1948, its main industries were farming, flower growing, dairy and porcelain. The Mills mansion burned in 1954, and the estate was subdivided into homes, Mills High School, Spring Valley Elementary and Peninsula Hospital. The population grew from 243 in 1890 to about 9,000 in 1950 and about 21,000 by 1970. The modern BART and Caltrain station opened in 2003.
Schools, Parks and Local Traditions
Public Schools
The Millbrae School District runs Green Hills, Lomita Park, Meadows and Spring Valley elementary schools and Taylor Middle School, about 2,200 students in all. Teens attend Mills High in the San Mateo Union High School District. Always check assignments by address.
Private Schools
St. Dunstan Catholic School on Magnolia Avenue serves kindergarten through eighth grade, and Burlingame and San Mateo private schools are a short drive away.
Parks
Central Park has sports fields, tennis courts and a playground. Bayfront Park looks out over SFO's runways, the Millbrae Spur Trail runs through town, and Junipero Serra County Park is just to the north.
Traditions
The Saturday farmers market runs year round from 8 to 1 on Broadway. The Millbrae Art and Wine Festival fills Broadway in late summer, and the Japanese Culture Festival comes to the Civic Center Plaza every fall.
Video Tours in Millbrae
A few of the Millbrae homes I've walked through on camera. Press play for a quick look inside.
Renovated mid century home at 4 La Mancha Place
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Modern Millbrae home with bay views
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The Millbrae Dome Home
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Four bedroom home in Downtown Millbrae
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1361 Encina Drive in Mills Estates
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Single level Mills Estate home near the Burlingame border
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Millbrae Market Report
Home sales for Millbrae pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS: how many homes sold, what they sold for, and price per square foot.
Last 30 days
October 7 to November 5, 2026
Last 90 days by home type
August 8 to November 5, 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| All homes | 36 | $2.23M | $1,159 |
| Single family homes | 29 | $2.33M | $1,244 |
| Condos and townhomes | 7 | $1.07M | $840 |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Millbrae postal city. 30 and 90 day figures cover single family homes, condominiums and townhouses by close of escrow date; 12 month figures cover single family homes. As of November 6, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
Millbrae FAQ
What neighborhoods are in Millbrae?
Commonly used neighborhood names include Millbrae Meadows, Millbrae Highlands, Green Hills, Mills Estate, Downtown and Broadway, Capuchino, Marina Vista and Bayside Manor. Mills Estate crosses into Burlingame, so check the city and school district for each address.
What schools serve Millbrae?
Most homes are in the Millbrae School District, with four elementary schools and Taylor Middle School. High schoolers attend Mills High in the San Mateo Union High School District. Always check assignments by address.
Is there BART and Caltrain in Millbrae?
Yes. Millbrae Station is the only Peninsula station with both BART and Caltrain, and it is planned as a California High-Speed Rail stop.
What is my Millbrae home worth?
Every Millbrae street prices a little differently, especially between the hills and the flats. Request a free home valuation and Joseph will send a local estimate based on recent nearby sales. Request a free home valuation
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How does Millbrae compare with nearby cities?
Use my side by side city comparison to line up Millbrae against Burlingame or any other Peninsula city on home prices, schools, commute and lifestyle.
Sources
The facts on this page come from the public sources below. Neighborhood names and borders vary by source, and details like school assignments change, so please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- Wikipedia: Millbrae, CaliforniaIncorporation January 14, 1948; 2020 population 23,216; 3.27 sq mi; Rancho Buri Buri; Darius Ogden Mills; name origin; Green Hills Country Club 1930; Sixteen Mile House; population history
- Wikipedia: Millbrae stationBART and Caltrain station opened 2003; BART Peninsula terminus; planned high-speed rail stop
- Millbrae School District: AboutSchools and enrollment
- Wikipedia: Mills High SchoolSan Mateo Union High School District
- City-Data: Millbrae neighborhoodsNeighborhood names, housing mix and building ages
- Homes.com: Millbrae neighborhoodsNeighborhood descriptions
- Millbrae parks guideCentral Park, Green Hills Park, Bayfront Park, Spur Trail
- San Francisco Peninsula: farmers marketsMillbrae market Saturdays 8 to 1 on Broadway
- Millbrae Art and Wine Festival listingFestival on Broadway in late summer
- San Mateo Daily Journal: Japanese Culture FestivalAnnual festival at the Civic Center Plaza
- MLSListings: closed sales data for the market reportMarket report figures
Header photo: Millbrae Station from Millbrae Avenue by Pi.1415926535, Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.
Millbrae Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
