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Moving to Woodside, CA
$3,650,000Median listing price
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About Woodside
Woodside is a rural San Mateo County town of about 5,500 in the foothills, known for its equestrian estates, redwoods, the historic Woodside Store (1854) and the town center at Woodside Road and Cañada Road. A horsey, wooded enclave near Stanford.
Home prices in Woodside
The median listing price in Woodside is $3,650,000.
Top places in Woodside
- The Woodside Store — 1854 historic landmark (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Huddart Park — 900 acres of redwoods and trails.
- The Woodside Library (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The town of Woodside (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Wunderlich Park and the Folger Stable.
- The annual Woodside Day of the Horse.
Commuting from Woodside
- No rail service; limited SamTrans bus service.
- Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via I-280: ~35–55 minutes (longer at peak).
Schools in Woodside
Public schools: Woodside Elementary School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Woodside FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Woodside, CA?
The median listing price in Woodside is $3,650,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Woodside, CA?
No rail service; limited SamTrans bus service. - Which school district serves Woodside, CA?
Woodside is served by Woodside Elementary School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.