Millbrae Highlands and Downtown Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Also known as Highlands; Downtown Millbrae
Millbrae neighborhood guide
This MLS area takes in downtown Millbrae along El Camino Real and Broadway and the Millbrae Highlands, which rise west of El Camino Real toward Skyline Boulevard. Streets include Broadway, Hillcrest Boulevard, Taylor Boulevard, Vista Grande, Chadbourne Avenue and S. Ashton Avenue.
Millbrae Highlands was established in 1927 by developer Niels Schultz. A 1939 brochure describes building beginning in 1929 and continuing through the Depression, with paved, tree lined streets and hundreds of new homes by 1937.
Downtown is Millbrae's main street, with small shops and restaurants along Broadway, and it sits close to Millbrae Station, the only place where BART connects directly to Caltrain.
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At a glance
- Millbrae Highlands established in 1927
- Developed by Niels Schultz
- Downtown shops and restaurants along Broadway
- Millbrae Station: BART, Caltrain and SamTrans
- Historic 1907 depot is now a train museum
Homes and Streets
The Highlands includes some of Millbrae's earlier subdivision homes, built from the late 1920s and 1930s onward, along with later infill such as 1960s contemporaries on Colorados Drive. Streets climb steadily west from El Camino Real, so many lots are sloped and some homes have Bay views.
Closer to downtown, the housing shifts to condominiums and apartments, including newer buildings near Broadway and the station. The Gateway at Millbrae, completed in 2023 on former station parking lots, added apartments, a hotel and offices.
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Video Tours in Millbrae Highlands and Downtown
Homes in and around Millbrae Highlands and Downtown I walked through on camera. Press play for a quick look inside.
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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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Millbrae Highlands and Downtown FAQ
When was Millbrae Highlands developed?
Millbrae Highlands was established in 1927 by Niels Schultz, with home building under way by 1929 and continuing through the 1930s.
What is downtown Millbrae like?
Downtown runs along El Camino Real and Broadway, with small shops and restaurants and the Millbrae Historical Museum nearby.
How close is transit?
Millbrae Station, served by BART, Caltrain and SamTrans, is next to downtown, and SFO is a short ride away.
Which schools serve the Highlands and downtown?
Elementary assignments vary across this large area, with Meadows Elementary and Spring Valley Elementary both appearing, along with Taylor Middle School and Mills High School. Confirm by address.
How can I find homes for sale in Millbrae Highlands and Downtown?
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Updated November 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: City of Millbrae history (San Francisco Peninsula visitor site), Millbrae Highlands brochure, circa 1939 (San Mateo County History, SFgenealogy), Millbrae, California (Wikipedia), 75 Colorados Dr listing record, MLS area 481 Highlands (Compass), Downtown Millbrae neighborhood guide (Homes.com), Millbrae neighborhood map and street lists (City-Data), Millbrae Parks (Juliana Lee Team). Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.