Brewer Subdivision Hillsborough Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Hillsborough neighborhood guide
The Brewer Subdivision covers the lower south flats of Hillsborough around Uplands Drive and Rockridge Road. It is close to Crystal Springs Uplands School, a private school whose upper campus occupies the Uplands mansion at 400 Uplands Drive. Nearby lanes hold storybook style homes, and the gentler terrain makes this one of the easier corners of town to walk. San Mateo's neighborhoods and shops are just to the east.
The Uplands mansion was built for Templeton Crocker between 1911 and 1917. Willis Polk designed it as a Renaissance palazzo, and it is considered the first Beaux Arts mansion in Hillsborough. Jennie Crocker Henderson donated it to the trustees of the Crystal Springs School for Girls in 1956, when the estate had been subdivided down to about 10 acres. The campus is private, but the house remains a local landmark.
Brewer Subdivision is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Hillsborough map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Uplands Drive and Rockridge Road in the lower south flats
- Near the 1917 Uplands mansion, now Crystal Springs Uplands School
- Storybook homes on nearby lanes
- Close to downtown San Mateo
Homes and Streets
Housing in the Brewer Subdivision mixes storybook homes on nearby lanes with traditional houses and later rebuilds on large, tree shaded lots. The land is flatter than upper Hillsborough, and the streets are short and curving, without sidewalks. Downtown San Mateo, Central Park and El Camino Real are all close by.
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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 Hillsborough City School District.
Getting Around
San Mateo Caltrain station is the nearest stop. El Camino Real is close, with Highway 92 and US 101 a short drive away.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Brewer Subdivision FAQ
Where is Brewer Subdivision in Hillsborough?
The Brewer Subdivision covers the lower south flats of Hillsborough around Uplands Drive and Rockridge Road. It is close to Crystal Springs Uplands School, a private school whose upper campus occupies the Uplands mansion at 400 Uplands Drive.
What are homes like in Brewer Subdivision?
Housing in the Brewer Subdivision mixes storybook homes on nearby lanes with traditional houses and later rebuilds on large, tree shaded lots. The land is flatter than upper Hillsborough, and the streets are short and curving, without sidewalks.
What public schools are near Brewer Subdivision?
Public schools near Brewer Subdivision include South Hillsborough School (grades K-5), William H. Crocker Middle School (grades 6-8) and San Mateo High School (grades 9-12). School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the Hillsborough City School District.
What parks are near Brewer Subdivision?
Parks and open space near Brewer Subdivision include Central Park, San Mateo and Vista Park.
How do I get around from Brewer Subdivision?
San Mateo Caltrain station is the nearest stop. El Camino Real is close, with Highway 92 and US 101 a short drive away.
How can I find homes for sale in Brewer Subdivision?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Wikipedia, Ed-Data. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.