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Shelter Creek San Bruno Homes and Neighborhood Guide
San Bruno neighborhood guide
Shelter Creek is a large condominium community on Shelter Creek Lane, off San Bruno Avenue West in western San Bruno, close to Interstate 280.
Built in 1972, it holds about 1,296 units spread through landscaped grounds, and it is where many first time buyers on the Peninsula start.
Over the last year it had the lowest median condo sale of any area I track in San Mateo County, with enough sales to give buyers real choice.
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At a glance
- Large 1972 condominium community, about 1,296 units
- Shared amenities listed include a gym, heated pool, hot tub, sauna and tennis court
- Median condo sale about $418K over the last 12 months (43 sales, MLSListings)
- Off San Bruno Avenue West near I-280
- Studios and one and two bedroom units
Homes and Streets
Units range from studios to two bedrooms, in low rise buildings set among lawns and trees. Listing records describe shared amenities including garages, a gym, a heated pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a tennis court.
As with any condo, review the HOA budget, reserve study, recent special assessments and what the monthly dues cover before you write an offer. Your lender will also review the association.
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Homes for Sale in and Around Shelter Creek
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.
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Public Schools Nearby
School assignments follow district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Always confirm the school for a specific address with the district. School grades are overall Niche grades from the 2027 Niche rankings, pulled November 14, 2026. Source: Niche. Select a grade to open that school on Niche.
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Shelter Creek FAQ
How big is Shelter Creek?
Listing records describe Shelter Creek as a 1972 condominium community of about 1,296 units on Shelter Creek Lane.
What do condos sell for in Shelter Creek?
The median condo sale was about $418,000 over the 12 months ending November 8, 2026, across 43 sales in MLSListings, the lowest median of any area on my first time buyer map.
What should I check before buying a condo here?
Ask for the HOA budget, reserve study, minutes and any special assessments, and confirm what the dues include. Your lender will also need to approve the association.
How can I find homes for sale in Shelter Creek?
Browse current listings in San Bruno on Joseph Suarez's site, or join his off-market list to hear about homes before they are listed publicly. Thinking of selling? Request a free home valuation for a local estimate based on recent nearby sales.
Thinking about Shelter Creek?
Whether you are buying or selling, Joseph Suarez can walk you through recent sales, street by street pricing and what is coming up before it hits the market.
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Updated November 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Shelter Creek Condos building page (Compass), San Bruno, California (Wikipedia), San Bruno Park School District (Wikipedia), MLSListings closed sales, November 9, 2025 to November 8, 2026, Wikimedia Commons (photos). Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.