Woodside Plaza Redwood City Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Redwood City neighborhood guide
Woodside Plaza is bounded roughly by Woodside Road, Fernside Street, Goodwin Avenue and Valota Road, with a few parcels across Woodside Road. It is mostly single family homes on curving streets that often dead end, so a map helps on a first walk. Redwood Creek runs mostly in the open here, behind homes and through Maddux Park, and Mitchell Way leads to the lower gates of Stulsaft Park next door.
The neighborhood shares its name with the Woodside Plaza shopping center, which Massachusetts Avenue splits in two. It has a Lucky grocery, Hassett Hardware, Pet Food Express, Ross, a small post office and a range of restaurants. Kennedy Middle School and Henry Ford School are both in the neighborhood.
Woodside Plaza is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Redwood City map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Woodside Plaza shopping center for groceries, hardware and errands
- Maddux Park along the open Redwood Creek
- Walking access to Stulsaft Park via Mitchell Way
- Kennedy Middle and Henry Ford schools within the neighborhood
Homes and Streets
Homes fall in a fairly narrow range of age and size, including early 1950s houses like an 860 square foot home built in 1952 on Poplar Avenue, alongside later builds such as a 1991 house on the same street. Most are single family, with some duplexes, while apartments and condos sit mainly along Woodside Road. A few homes on Maddux Drive have modern remodels.
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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
Woodside Road runs along the edge of the neighborhood, connecting to Interstate 280 and Highway 101, and Alameda de las Pulgas crosses through it. The Redwood City Caltrain station is a short drive.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Woodside Plaza FAQ
Where is Woodside Plaza in Redwood City?
Woodside Plaza is bounded roughly by Woodside Road, Fernside Street, Goodwin Avenue and Valota Road, with a few parcels across Woodside Road. It is mostly single family homes on curving streets that often dead end, so a map helps on a first walk.
What are homes like in Woodside Plaza?
Homes fall in a fairly narrow range of age and size, including early 1950s houses like an 860 square foot home built in 1952 on Poplar Avenue, alongside later builds such as a 1991 house on the same street. Most are single family, with some duplexes, while apartments and condos sit mainly along Woodside Road.
What public schools are near Woodside Plaza?
Public schools near Woodside Plaza include Henry Ford School (grades TK-5), John F. Kennedy Middle School (grades 6-8) and Woodside 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 Woodside Plaza?
Parks and open space near Woodside Plaza include Maddux Park, Stulsaft Park and Red Morton Park.
How do I get around from Woodside Plaza?
Woodside Road runs along the edge of the neighborhood, connecting to Interstate 280 and Highway 101, and Alameda de las Pulgas crosses through it. The Redwood City Caltrain station is a short drive.
How can I find homes for sale in Woodside Plaza?
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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.