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Moving to El Granada, CA
$1,424,700Median home value
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About El Granada
El Granada is a coastside community just north of Half Moon Bay, set between the ocean and the coastal hills. Housing mixes beach cottages, mid-century homes, and newer houses, many with ocean views. It draws surfers, commuters, and families who want coastside living near Pillar Point Harbor.
Home prices in El Granada
The median home value in El Granada is $1,424,700.
Top places in El Granada
- Pillar Point Harbor (adjacent) — marina, seafood, and whale watching
- Mavericks — legendary big-wave surf break offshore
- Half Moon Bay State Beach (adjacent)
- Surfer's Beach — popular surf spot
Commuting from El Granada
- Half Moon Bay ~5 minutes
- San Francisco ~35-40 minutes via Highway 92/280
- SFO ~25 minutes
- SamTrans bus service along the coast
El Granada FAQs
- What is the housing market like in El Granada, CA?
The median home value in El Granada is $1,424,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from El Granada, CA?
Half Moon Bay ~5 minutes
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.