Centennial Redwood City Homes and Neighborhood Guide

Redwood City neighborhood guide

Centennial covers Redwood City's northeast corner, running from El Camino Real to Highway 101 between Cordilleras Creek and Brewster Avenue. Whipple Avenue crosses the middle and Veterans Boulevard cuts it into sections. North of Whipple are the alphabet streets, A through G, lined with single story ranch homes. South of Whipple there are more apartments and condos, plus several historic homes.

Much of the neighborhood sits on the 1854 map of Mezesville, the town attorney Simon Mezes platted on land the Arguello family gave him for defending their rancho title. The name didn't stick, and the town became Redwood City. Mezes set aside a full block as Park Square, today's Mezes Park, known locally as the tank park for the Army tank installed there in 1946 as a memorial. The triangle near 101 holds car dealerships, offices and light industry.

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Centennial is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Redwood City map for the full picture.

At a glance

  • Alphabet streets A through G with single story ranch homes
  • Mezesville Historic District on part of the 1854 town plat
  • Mezes Park, the tank park, with tennis courts and a half court
  • Car dealerships and services along Veterans Boulevard and Convention Way

Homes and Streets

The alphabet streets north of Whipple are lined with single story ranch style houses, most with one car garages, on wide streets with mature trees. Because they aren't through streets, traffic is mostly local. South of Whipple, the Mezesville Historic District runs roughly from Brewster Avenue toward Whipple and from Warren Street to Allerton Street, mixing older homes with apartments and condos. The 264 unit Radius apartments on Veterans Boulevard is a newer addition.

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Parks and Open Space

Mezes ParkFull city block with play equipment, two tennis courts, half basketball court and restrooms
Stafford ParkNearby in Mount Carmel, with a playground, lawn and summer Music in the Park concerts

Public Schools Nearby

John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades 6-8, Redwood City School District. Middle school for students from TK-5 neighborhood schools; elementary assignment varies by address.
Sequoia High SchoolGrades 9-12, Sequoia Union High School District. Campus on Brewster Avenue, just south of the neighborhood.
Redwood High SchoolGrades 9-12, Sequoia Union High School District. The district's continuation high school, located in the neighborhood.

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 Redwood City School District.

Getting Around

Whipple Avenue and Veterans Boulevard connect to Highway 101, and El Camino Real runs along the west edge. The Redwood City Caltrain station is downtown, a short trip south.

Nearby Neighborhoods

DowntownEdgewood ParkMount CarmelBair Island

Centennial FAQ

Where is Centennial in Redwood City?

Centennial covers Redwood City's northeast corner, running from El Camino Real to Highway 101 between Cordilleras Creek and Brewster Avenue. Whipple Avenue crosses the middle and Veterans Boulevard cuts it into sections.

What are homes like in Centennial?

The alphabet streets north of Whipple are lined with single story ranch style houses, most with one car garages, on wide streets with mature trees. Because they aren't through streets, traffic is mostly local.

What public schools are near Centennial?

Public schools near Centennial include John F. Kennedy Middle School (grades 6-8), Sequoia High School (grades 9-12) and Redwood High School (grades 9-12). School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the Redwood City School District.

What parks are near Centennial?

Parks and open space near Centennial include Mezes Park and Stafford Park.

How do I get around from Centennial?

Whipple Avenue and Veterans Boulevard connect to Highway 101, and El Camino Real runs along the west edge. The Redwood City Caltrain station is downtown, a short trip south.

How can I find homes for sale in Centennial?

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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.

Sources: Walking Redwood City, Redwood City School District, San Mateo Daily Journal. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.