Baywood Knolls San Mateo Homes and Neighborhood Guide
San Mateo neighborhood guide
Baywood Knolls is a small hillside pocket on the west side of San Mateo, just west of Baywood along Parrott Drive and Alameda de las Pulgas. Parrott Drive takes its name from John Parrott, whose 1860s estate became the Baywood area, and the streets here climb toward the Hillsborough line.
Daily needs are close by. Baywood Elementary and Aragon High School are both on Alameda de las Pulgas, and Borel Middle School and Borel Park are a short drive south near Highway 92. Downtown San Mateo and its Caltrain station are about ten minutes east.
Baywood Knolls is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the San Mateo map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Hillside streets along Parrott Drive
- Near Baywood Elementary and Aragon High
- Short drive to Highway 92 and Interstate 280
Homes and Streets
Homes are single family houses set on sloping lots on the hills west of Baywood. Expect a mix of eras and many later remodels, on curving streets that follow the hillside rather than a grid. Parrott Drive is the main street through the area.
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Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments follow district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Always confirm the school for a specific address with the district, for example the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
Getting Around
San Mateo and Hayward Park Caltrain stations are a short drive east. Alameda de las Pulgas and Parrott Drive are the local roads, with Highway 92 and Interstate 280 close by.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Baywood Knolls FAQ
Where is Baywood Knolls in San Mateo?
Baywood Knolls is a small hillside pocket on the west side of San Mateo, just west of Baywood along Parrott Drive and Alameda de las Pulgas. Parrott Drive takes its name from John Parrott, whose 1860s estate became the Baywood area, and the streets here climb toward the Hillsborough line.
What are homes like in Baywood Knolls?
Homes are single family houses set on sloping lots on the hills west of Baywood. Expect a mix of eras and many later remodels, on curving streets that follow the hillside rather than a grid.
What public schools are near Baywood Knolls?
Public schools near Baywood Knolls include Baywood Elementary School (grades TK-5), Borel Middle School (grades 6-8) and Aragon High School (grades 9-12). School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
What parks are near Baywood Knolls?
Parks and open space near Baywood Knolls include Bay Tree Park, Borel Park and Beresford Park.
How do I get around from Baywood Knolls?
San Mateo and Hayward Park Caltrain stations are a short drive east. Alameda de las Pulgas and Parrott Drive are the local roads, with Highway 92 and Interstate 280 close by.
How can I find homes for sale in Baywood Knolls?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Pacific Coast Architecture Database, San Mateo Daily Journal, San Mateo-Foster City School District, City of San Mateo. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.