If you buy a home in Belmont, you will be situated in the mid-peninsula hills overlooking the San Francisco Bay. The population of Belmont is approximately 26,000. The great majority of the homes in Belmont are set on winding streets and well-kept lawns with trees and flowers. The small downtown boasts coffee shops, restaurants, and a few specialty boutiques.
Belmont real estate is also attractive because of its easy access for commuters. It is close to highways 101 and 280, and there is a Cal Train stop in town. These highways also take Belmont residents to some of the most beautiful places in the state including Napa Valley, Tahoe, Yosemite, and the Pacific Ocean.
Another benefit of Belmont is its excellent schools, an important detail for families buying a home here. The large high school has approximately 2,500 students, but the student-teacher ratio is only 1:17. 96% of seniors graduate and 95% of the students go on to pursue higher education.
As stated on the city's website, Belmont is: "known for its wooded hills, views of the San Francisco Bay and stretches of open space, Belmont is a quiet residential community in the midst of the culturally and technologically rich Bay Area." Belmont real estate is a wonderful investment for those looking to buy a home near Silicon Valley and San Francisco in the Bay Area.
In April 2008, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Belmont was $909,641. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.
Search for Belmont homes for sale, Belmont real estate agents, or recent Belmont home sales using ZipRealty's real estate tools. Get complete access to all available homes for sale on the MLS in Belmont and the surrounding areas. ZipRealty lowers the cost of buying or selling a home in Belmont by giving home buyers 20% of our commission and saving home sellers up to 25% in selling commissions. With experienced, local Belmont real estate agents who know the area, ZipRealty can help anyone find the home of their dreams.