Living in Pescadero
A small farm town in the coastal hills, about two miles inland from Highway 1, with beaches, redwood parks and ranches all around. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
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A Short History
- The name is Spanish for fishmonger.
- The town grew on the Rancho Pescadero land grant, given to Juan Jose Gonzalez in 1833.
- By the 1860s Pescadero was a busy town surrounded by farms and lumber mills.
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 about two miles west of town, and Stage Road runs through downtown. Half Moon Bay is about 15 miles north. Bus service is limited. See commute times to each job center.
Pescadero School Ratings
Overall Niche grades for public schools in Pescadero, from the 2027 Niche rankings. Tap a school for its full Niche profile.
| School | Grades | Students | Niche grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pescadero High School | 9-12 | 81 | B+ |
| Pescadero Elementary/Middle School | K-8 | 126 | B |
Source: Niche, pulled November 14, 2026. A school listed under a city is located there; which school serves a home depends on district attendance boundaries.
Homes for Sale in Pescadero
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.
Pescadero Market Report
Home sales for Pescadero pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS. Figures cover full calendar months.
Last month, single family homes
October 2026
No single family homes closed in Pescadero in October 2026. Small markets can go a month or more between sales, so see the 12 month numbers below.
Last 3 months by home type
August to October 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | 0 | No sales | No sales |
| Condominiums | 0 | No sales | No sales |
| Townhouses | 0 | No sales | No sales |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How Pescadero compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Pescadero 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.
Pescadero FAQ
What does the Pescadero market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in Pescadero 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 Pescadero from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
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Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a Pescadero postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 14, 2026
- Pescadero, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
Pescadero Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
