Westwood Knolls San Mateo Homes and Neighborhood Guide
San Mateo neighborhood guide
Westwood Knolls covers homes around West 39th Avenue in southern San Mateo, with nearby streets such as Rolling Hills Avenue. Abbott Middle School on West 36th Avenue and Hillsdale High School on Del Monte Street are both close by. The area is close to the Hillsdale district that developer David Bohannon began building out in 1939. Streets range from level blocks to gentle rises.
Indian Springs Park on West 39th Avenue has a playground, picnic tables and restrooms. Hillsdale Shopping Center and the Hillsdale Caltrain station are a short trip away, and El Camino Real and Hillsdale Boulevard are the main roads through the area. Beresford Park and its recreation center are a quick drive north for courts and a skate area. Highway 101 is a short drive east.
Westwood Knolls is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the San Mateo map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Homes around West 39th Avenue
- Close to Abbott Middle School and Hillsdale High
- Indian Springs Park with playground and picnic tables
- Short trip to Hillsdale Shopping Center and Caltrain
Homes and Streets
Homes here are mostly single family houses on regular lots, on streets such as West 39th Avenue and Rolling Hills Avenue. The surrounding Hillsdale area was developed from 1939 onward, and homes vary in size and age, with many updates over the years. Streets are mostly level with some gentle rises.
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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
Hillsdale Caltrain station is a short trip north. El Camino Real and Hillsdale Boulevard are the main roads, with Highway 101 and Highway 92 close by.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Westwood Knolls FAQ
Where is Westwood Knolls in San Mateo?
Westwood Knolls covers homes around West 39th Avenue in southern San Mateo, with nearby streets such as Rolling Hills Avenue. Abbott Middle School on West 36th Avenue and Hillsdale High School on Del Monte Street are both close by.
What are homes like in Westwood Knolls?
Homes here are mostly single family houses on regular lots, on streets such as West 39th Avenue and Rolling Hills Avenue. The surrounding Hillsdale area was developed from 1939 onward, and homes vary in size and age, with many updates over the years.
What public schools are near Westwood Knolls?
Public schools near Westwood Knolls include Laurel Elementary School (grades K-5), Abbott Middle School (grades 6-8) and Hillsdale 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 Westwood Knolls?
Parks and open space near Westwood Knolls include Indian Springs Park and Beresford Park and Center.
How do I get around from Westwood Knolls?
Hillsdale Caltrain station is a short trip north. El Camino Real and Hillsdale Boulevard are the main roads, with Highway 101 and Highway 92 close by.
How can I find homes for sale in Westwood Knolls?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: City of San Mateo, Wikipedia. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.