Redwood Oaks Redwood City Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Redwood City neighborhood guide
Redwood Oaks lies south of Woodside Road, stretching from Nimitz Avenue east to the Caltrain tracks, with unincorporated county land and Atherton just beyond its edges. El Camino Real cuts through it, lined with a Target shopping center, independent shops and University Art. The south side of Woodside Road mixes small and chain businesses, apartments and a few single family homes.
Inside the neighborhood, the West and East Oakwood Boulevard loop is part of the Peninsula Bikeway. Fleishman Park on McEvoy Street has a playground, restrooms and a summer water feature, and the long, narrow Linden Park, built over the Hetch Hetchy right of way, has a butterfly garden and a woven shelter. The Selby Lane campus, now Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School, sits just over the line in Atherton.
Redwood Oaks is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Redwood City map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Early Eichler style homes along Atherwood Avenue
- Henshaw House, a late 1800s redwood log house
- Linden Park's butterfly garden over the Hetch Hetchy right of way
- Oakwood Boulevard loop on the Peninsula Bikeway
Homes and Streets
Homes span more than a century. The Henshaw House on Orchard Avenue is a late 1800s redwood log house built on an Atherton estate and later moved here. Atherwood Avenue has a row of early Eichler style homes. Kentfield Commons, a gated community, and Hampton Oaks, both from the late 1980s, have their own pools and playgrounds, and apartments line Woodside Road and El Camino Real.
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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 Redwood City School District.
Getting Around
El Camino Real runs through the neighborhood, and Woodside Road leads east to Highway 101 and west to Interstate 280. The Redwood City Caltrain station is a short bike ride north.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Redwood Oaks FAQ
Where is Redwood Oaks in Redwood City?
Redwood Oaks lies south of Woodside Road, stretching from Nimitz Avenue east to the Caltrain tracks, with unincorporated county land and Atherton just beyond its edges. El Camino Real cuts through it, lined with a Target shopping center, independent shops and University Art.
What are homes like in Redwood Oaks?
Homes span more than a century. The Henshaw House on Orchard Avenue is a late 1800s redwood log house built on an Atherton estate and later moved here.
What public schools are near Redwood Oaks?
Public schools near Redwood Oaks include Hoover School (grades TK-8), Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School (grades TK-5), John F. Kennedy Middle School (grades 6-8) and Sequoia 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 Redwood Oaks?
Parks and open space near Redwood Oaks include Fleishman Park, Linden Park and Hoover School Park.
How do I get around from Redwood Oaks?
El Camino Real runs through the neighborhood, and Woodside Road leads east to Highway 101 and west to Interstate 280. The Redwood City Caltrain station is a short bike ride north.
How can I find homes for sale in Redwood Oaks?
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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, Wikipedia. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.