Belmont Neighborhood Guide

The phrase “Village of Belmont” is a more apt description than City of Belmont and that’s the way the city’s fathers like it.  A community without a downtown, some parts funky – severe slopes and winding roads – and some parts country – no curbs or sidewalks – Belmont possess a unique ambiance that sets it apart from other Mid-Peninsula cities with an eclectic mix of housing and neighborhoods. 

Belmont Appeals to Those Looking for Something a Bit Different

Belmont is not your parent’s early track home development. They City of Belmont appeals to those looking for something a bit different.  Open space, views and a top-shelf school system attract young families and professionals who want elbow room and a picturesque area that was once the summer playground of San Francisco’s early 1900s new wealth.  Belmont can be breezy especially along the western, higher elevations.

Transportation To/From Belmont

Freeway access is excellent as is rail service to SF and SJ.  Shopping is convenient: Belmont Village Center and the Carlmont Shopping Center serve residents well.  Belmont is village casual combined with availability to all the features and amenities active families and professionals desire.

Belmont Won’t See Much New Construction

No real new construction with only a small amount of in-filling, Belmont is generally considered to be built out.  The few remaining vacant lots are essentially unbuildable.  Severe building restrictions and an arduous approval process discourages growth, so housing values are not diluted by new home developments.  Few extravagant, overtly impressive homes can be found; most are California laid-back.  The Hallmark area is considered by most, Belmont’s most upscale neighborhood.

Belmont Neighborhood Guide

Which Belmont neighborhood is right for you? Check out our neighborhood guide to find out.

	Hallmark – $1mil – $1.2mil – Hallmark is considered Belmont’s most upscale neighborhood. You can expect 2,000+ sq ft homes with spectacular views built in the 60s and 70s with top notch schools and an active neighborhood association. It’s also where we’ve lived for over 20 years. Read More About Hallmark.
	Carlmont – $800k – $1mil – Carlmont is one of Belmont’s more consistent neighborhoods. Built in the 1950s, many of these Belmont homes are on wide, tree-lined streets. You can expect 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes with around 1,500 sq ft of living space. Read More About Carlmont.
	Belmont Country Club – $550k – $1.2mil – Belmont Country Club is captivating in a funky sort of way. You’ll find homes on steep slopes and others on flat streets with sidewalks. It’s hard to give a typical size and bed/bath count because each house is so vastly different. Read More About Belmont Country Club.
	Sterling Downs – Homeview – $550k – $750k – Sterling Downs – Homeview is an attractive neighborhood in Belmont’s most affordable price range. With many homeowners who have completed or are in the process of improving and remodeling, this neighborhood will only get better. You also get access to Belmont’s top rated schools. Read More About Sterling Downs – Homeview.

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Raymond Stoklosa, Chela Stoklosa and Rebecca Williamson are Realtors with The RayChel Realty Group specializing in Santa Clara and San Mateo Real Estate.