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Moving to Emerald Lake Hills, CA
$2,000,000+Median home value
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About Emerald Lake Hills
Emerald Lake Hills is an unincorporated hillside community above Redwood City, built around a small private lake. Homes are mid-century and contemporary houses on wooded lots with bay views. It offers a secluded, suburban feel minutes from Silicon Valley job centers.
Home prices in Emerald Lake Hills
The median home value in Emerald Lake Hills is $2,000,000+.
Top places in Emerald Lake Hills
- Emerald Lake — private lake for residents
- Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve (nearby) — wildflowers and trails
- Pulgas Ridge Preserve (nearby) — hiking
Commuting from Emerald Lake Hills
- Redwood City Caltrain ~10 minutes
- San Francisco ~35 minutes via US-101/Caltrain
- SFO ~25 minutes; SJC ~30 minutes
- I-280 nearby
Emerald Lake Hills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Emerald Lake Hills, CA?
The median home value in Emerald Lake Hills is $2,000,000+. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Emerald Lake Hills, CA?
Redwood City Caltrain ~10 minutes
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.