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Moving to Belmont, CA
$1,924,000Median listing price
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About Belmont
Belmont is a mid-Peninsula suburb of about 27,000 between San Mateo and San Carlos, known for its hillside neighborhoods with bay views, the historic Ralston Hall mansion (Notre Dame de Namur University), Water Dog Lake Park's trail network, and the Carlmont Village shopping district.
Home prices in Belmont
The median listing price in Belmont is $1,924,000.
Top places in Belmont
- Ralston Hall — 1860s mansion on the Notre Dame de Namur University campus (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Water Dog Lake Park — 260+ acres of trails around the lake, popular with mountain bikers.
- Twin Pines Park — redwood grove, meadows, and community events.
- Carlmont Village Shopping Center — local shops and restaurants.
- Notre Dame de Namur University campus.
- Belmont Slough and the Bay Trail shoreline.
Commuting from Belmont
- Caltrain: Belmont station — roughly 45–55 minutes to San Francisco's 4th & King station (per Caltrain schedules).
- SamTrans bus service.
- Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via US-101: ~30–50 minutes (longer at peak).
Belmont FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Belmont, CA?
The median listing price in Belmont is $1,924,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Belmont, CA?
Caltrain: Belmont station — roughly 45–55 minutes to San Francisco's 4th & King station (per Caltrain schedules).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.