Northwest Heights, San Mateo Housing Market

Northwest Heights, San Mateo Market Snapshot

Northwest Heights is a balanced market, but competition has been picking up. Here's where things stand:

Based on 18 homes sold in March 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Updated weekly.

Data through March 2026

SalesWhat are homes selling for?
Median Sale Price
$3.20M
Up 28.0% from March 2025
Up $700K from March 2025
Homes Sold
18
Sold in the most recent month. More sales = more reliable data.
Your CostWhat would you actually pay each month?
Monthly Payment
~$19,362/mo
6.3% · 30yr fixed · 20% down
Payment Breakdown
  • Principal & Interest$15,846
  • Property Tax$3,333
  • Insurance$183
CompetitionHow competitive is it right now?
Days on Market
19 days
38 fewer days than in March 2025
Homes typically sell within a month
Sale-to-List Ratio
102.4%
Up from 98.5% in March 2025
Selling at or near asking price
% Sold Over Asking
39%
39% of homes sold above asking, some competition
Active Listings
18
· Up 0.0% from March 2025
About 1 month of supply. Very low, limited options for buyers

Market Trends

See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Northwest Heights.

Median Sale Price
Up 28.0% year-over-year in Northwest Heights. Based on 18 sales in the most recent month.
Homes Sold
13% more homes sold than a year ago in Northwest Heights.
Total Monthly Payment
Estimated monthly cost is up 25% from a year ago in Northwest Heights, reflecting changes in both price and mortgage rates.

Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate (National Avg.)
National average currently at 6.3%. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.
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