North Shoreview San Mateo Homes and Neighborhood Guide
San Mateo neighborhood guide
Also known as Shoreview.
North Shoreview is on the bay side of San Mateo, east of Highway 101. The neighborhood association describes it as running from Third Avenue north to Poplar Creek Golf Course, and from Highway 101 east to the bay. Streets are mostly flat and laid out in a regular pattern, with compact homes on modest lots. North Shoreview Montessori, a district K-8 program, is on Cypress Avenue.
Open space is close on two sides. Poplar Creek is a public 18 hole golf course owned by the city, built on former marshland next to Coyote Point. Coyote Point Recreation Area adds a bay beach, a marina, picnic areas, the Bay Trail and the CuriOdyssey science museum and wildlife center. Shoreview Park and the shoreline parks along J. Hart Clinton Drive are a short walk or bike ride south.
North Shoreview is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the San Mateo map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Borders Poplar Creek Golf Course, a public 18 hole course
- Minutes from Coyote Point beach, marina and CuriOdyssey
- North Shoreview Montessori, a district K-8 program, on Cypress Avenue
- Easy access to the Bay Trail along the shoreline
Homes and Streets
Most homes in the Shoreview area were built between 1940 and 1969, and the housing is almost entirely detached single family homes. Expect one story and modest two story houses on compact, level lots, many with later additions and updates. Streets are regular and walkable, with a few apartment buildings near the main roads.
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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 Caltrain station downtown is the closest stop, a short drive across Highway 101. Third Avenue and Peninsula Avenue connect to Highway 101, and Highway 92 is a few minutes south.
Nearby Neighborhoods
North Shoreview FAQ
Where is North Shoreview in San Mateo?
North Shoreview is on the bay side of San Mateo, east of Highway 101. The neighborhood association describes it as running from Third Avenue north to Poplar Creek Golf Course, and from Highway 101 east to the bay.
What are homes like in North Shoreview?
Most homes in the Shoreview area were built between 1940 and 1969, and the housing is almost entirely detached single family homes. Expect one story and modest two story houses on compact, level lots, many with later additions and updates.
What public schools are near North Shoreview?
Public schools near North Shoreview include North Shoreview Montessori (grades K-8), Cottage Grove Elementary School (grades TK-5) 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 San Mateo-Foster City School District.
What parks are near North Shoreview?
Parks and open space near North Shoreview include Coyote Point Recreation Area, Poplar Creek Golf Course, Shoreview Park and Recreation Center and Harborview Park.
How do I get around from North Shoreview?
San Mateo Caltrain station downtown is the closest stop, a short drive across Highway 101. Third Avenue and Peninsula Avenue connect to Highway 101, and Highway 92 is a few minutes south.
How can I find homes for sale in North Shoreview?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: City of San Mateo, Wikipedia, San Mateo Daily Journal, San Mateo-Foster City School District. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.