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Homes for sale in San Mateo, CA

Browse 81 live San Mateo listings. Buy with our $5,000 flat fee and keep the difference.

Homes for sale

81

Median price

$1.3M

Median $/sqft

$884

Typical GoReal savings

$26,000

San Mateo market snapshot

Middle 50% of prices
$685K–$1.7M
Median days since listed
48 days
Listings with a price cut
43%
New in the last week
10%

Medians computed hourly from active MLS inventory (sample capped at 500 per city). “Days since listed” counts how long the homes listed today have been on the market so far — not how long a home takes to sell.

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What's for sale in San Mateo

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What you keep buying in San Mateo

As of July 2026, there are 81 homes for sale in San Mateo. The median list price is $1,250,000. Half of all listings fall between $685,000 and $1,698,000.

At San Mateoprices, a traditional 2.5–3% buyer's-agent commission on a median-priced home runs about $31,000$38,000. With GoReal's $5,000 flat fee, that same purchase keeps roughly $26,000$33,000 in your pocket — money most first-time buyers put straight toward their down payment or closing costs.

Buying in San Mateo: common questions

How many homes are for sale in San Mateo?

As of July 2026, there are 81 active listings in San Mateo, CA on the MLS. Half of all listings fall between $685,000 and $1,698,000.

What is the typical home price in San Mateo?

The median list price in San Mateo's current inventory is $1,250,000. Medians beat averages here — a single ultra-high-end estate can't skew them — so this tracks the typical home better. Prices update continuously as new homes hit the market.

How much can I save buying in San Mateo with a flat-fee agent?

A traditional 2.5–3% buyer's-agent commission on a median-priced San Mateo home runs about $31,000–$38,000. With GoReal's $5,000 flat fee, roughly $26,000–$33,000 stays in your pocket, subject to seller-offered compensation and lender guidelines.

How do I tour a home in San Mateo?

Request a tour from any listing page and a real advisor coordinates the showing for you, or call (650) 667-8000. Tours are free with no obligation.

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Why buy in San Mateo with GoReal?

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Save roughly $26,000–$33,000 vs. a 2.5–3% agent commission on a median-priced San Mateo home.

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