Redwood Shores started to emerge as an independent community in the 1960's. In the late 1960s to early 1970s the city began as a General Improvement District and today it is one of the gems of the peninsula area. Redwood Shores is a planned community with everything you could want: restaurants, shopping plazas, outdoor and indoor recreational facilities, and a number of residential neighborhoods.
This community is also home to a number of high-tech companies, including the headquarters of software giants, Oracle Corporation and Electronic Arts. Residential real estate sales in Redwood Shores are dominated by condominium and town homes, as many of the neighborhoods are clusters of condominiums surrounding the bay, a lagoon, ponds, or other attractive water features. If you are looking to buy your home in Redwood Shores, there are a number of single family home options as well.
The town has two grade schools and one high school and is part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores district. Redwood Shores is only approximately 20 miles south of San Francisco and 10 to 15 miles north of Silicon Valley. It is close to many Bay Area attractions such as Yosemite, wine country, Tahoe, and the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The community is situated close to highway 101 for easy access in and out, and the public transportation options are very convenient with a nearby Cal Train stop. Buying a home in Redwood Shores is a wonderful investment and an attractive option for families, singles, and empty nesters.
In April 2008, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Redwood Shores was $803,395. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.
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