Hillsborough Hills Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Hillsborough neighborhood guide
Hillsborough Hills is the northwest corner of town, next to the unincorporated Burlingame Hills area and close to Interstate 280. The land is hilly and heavily wooded, with the oak woodland typical of Hillsborough's slopes. Roads follow the contours of the hillside, and homes sit back on their lots behind trees and landscaping. The setting feels more like wooded canyon country than the flats below.
Since Hillsborough itself has few public parks, the closest public open spaces are Burlingame's Mills Canyon Wildlife Area and Ray Park. The Crystal Springs Regional Trail runs on the other side of Interstate 280. Hillsborough has no commercial districts, so shopping and services are in Burlingame and Millbrae, a short drive downhill. Trousdale Drive offers a quick route to the freeway.
Hillsborough Hills is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Hillsborough map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Northwest corner of Hillsborough next to Burlingame Hills
- 1950s ranch homes and newer estates on wooded lots
- Close to Interstate 280 and the Crystal Springs Regional Trail
- Mills Canyon trails nearby in Burlingame
Homes and Streets
Ranch homes from the 1950s are common in Hillsborough Hills, alongside newer, larger estate homes built on older lots. Lots are wooded and often steep, with long driveways and hillside views. Streets curve and climb without sidewalks, and the tree cover gives many properties a secluded, forest setting close to the freeway.
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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
Interstate 280 is reached via Trousdale Drive or Black Mountain Road. Burlingame and Millbrae Caltrain stations are the nearest.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Hillsborough Hills FAQ
Where is Hillsborough Hills in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough Hills is the northwest corner of town, next to the unincorporated Burlingame Hills area and close to Interstate 280. The land is hilly and heavily wooded, with the oak woodland typical of Hillsborough's slopes.
What are homes like in Hillsborough Hills?
Ranch homes from the 1950s are common in Hillsborough Hills, alongside newer, larger estate homes built on older lots. Lots are wooded and often steep, with long driveways and hillside views.
What public schools are near Hillsborough Hills?
Public schools near Hillsborough Hills include West Hillsborough School (grades K-5), William H. Crocker Middle School (grades 6-8) and Burlingame 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 Hillsborough Hills?
Parks and open space near Hillsborough Hills include Mills Canyon Wildlife Area, Burlingame, Ray Park, Burlingame and Crystal Springs Regional Trail, Sawyer Camp segment.
How do I get around from Hillsborough Hills?
Interstate 280 is reached via Trousdale Drive or Black Mountain Road. Burlingame and Millbrae Caltrain stations are the nearest.
How can I find homes for sale in Hillsborough Hills?
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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.