San Mateo Homes with Custom Style

Welcome to San Mateo County, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of California’s Bay Area. With its stunning coastal views, vibrant communities, and rich cultural diversity, San Mateo offers an ideal blend of suburban charm and urban convenience. Just south of San Francisco, this picturesque county boasts a temperate climate, making it a perfect place to call home year-round.

San Mateo is renowned for its exceptional neighborhoods, each brimming with unique character and style. From the lush greenery of the San Francisco Peninsula to the breathtaking coastline along Half Moon Bay, the county is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With an array of parks, hiking trails, and beautiful beaches, residents enjoy an active lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty.

One of the most appealing aspects of San Mateo County is its diverse real estate market, featuring homes with custom styles that cater to a wide range of tastes. Whether you’re seeking a charming Craftsman bungalow, a sleek modern masterpiece, or a luxurious Mediterranean villa, you’ll find properties that reflect your unique vision and lifestyle. Many homes in the area are designed with meticulous attention to detail, boasting high-end finishes, open floor plans, and eco-friendly features that blend seamlessly with the stunning landscapes.

With excellent schools, thriving local businesses, and easy access to major highways and public transportation, San Mateo County is not just a place to live; it’s a community to thrive in. Discover your dream home in this enchanting county, where custom style meets the quintessential California lifestyle. Your perfect home awaits!

Newest San Mateo Homes with Custom Style

$2,870,000

7 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ ML82039818 MLS

A rare opportunity to own an expansive estate with breathtaking panoramic views, exceptional square footage, and incredible potential in a private hillside setting. From the moment you arrive, the home commands attention with its grand entry and impressive scale. Inside, soaring ceilings, dramatic open spaces, and walls of windows flood the home with natural light while showcasing sweeping valley views. The main level is built for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring a spacious living room, multiple gathering areas, and seamless access to a wraparound deckperfect for true indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen offers a large island, ample cabinetry, and a functional layout ready to be elevated into a stunning chefs space. Generous bedrooms and flexible living areas include a primary suite with scenic windows, dual vanities, and a soaking tub, creating a peaceful retreat with beautiful natural surroundings. The lower level offers an expansive bonus/game room with bar area and endless possibilities for entertaining, recreation, or extended living. A dedicated wine cellar adds a rare and desirable touch. Expansive decking and usable outdoor space complete this exceptional offering, blending privacy, scale, and opportunity in a truly unique setting.

245 Heacox Road, Woodside

Listing courtesy of Aaron Derbacher from KW Bay Area Estates. 408-828-8114

$4,795,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82051662 MLS

Inspired by traditional Norwegian farmstead architecture, this home was extensively rebuilt and expanded in 2002 with views of the western hills and Kite Hill Wildflower Preserve across the street. The home showcases exceptional craftsmanship with solid cedar siding, windows, doors, and screens, a slate roof, old-growth redwood trim, wide-plank Tennessee longleaf pine floors, soapstone countertops, Venetian plaster around the fireplace, and salvaged Douglas fir beams. The flexible 3-level floor plan includes lower-level quarters with kitchenette and private bath, two main-level bedrooms and a bath, plus upstairs primary suite and second suite. Beautifully landscaped grounds feature winding paths, specimen plantings, numerous fruit trees, a rare bamboo grove, pond, flagstone terrace with fireplace, spa, and large chicken coop. Additional features include dual-zone air conditioning, EcoFlow battery backup system and generator, distributed sound, EV charging for 2, and a detached garage. Minutes to Town Center, miles of trails, and acclaimed Woodside Elementary School (K-8).

144 Alta Mesa Road, Woodside

Listing courtesy of Scott Dancer from Compass. 650-888-8199

$6,490,000

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ ML82051862 MLS

This house is the modern Craftsman destined to be one of the finest homes in the Burlingame Hills. The setting is superb on a large corner lot of approximately one-third acre. The impressive entrance showcases the fine craftsmanship found within beginning with the architecturally significant portico and French doors that offer private access to the dedicated office. European white oak floors unify both levels, exceptional lighting and accent colors add designer panache, and unique mosaics appoint many bathrooms a feature not often found in new construction. The two-level floor plan with 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half-baths is perfectly arranged with a main-level owners suite plus two bedrooms ideal for family members. The lower level comprises two additional suite bedrooms, one perfect for extended family members, plus there is a large recreation room. All of this, plus a location less than one mile from Highway 280 and midway between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. This house has been a vacation home for the sellers who live out of state.

1516 Los Montes Drive, Burlingame

Listing courtesy of Doosik Lee from Kuiper Real Estate Team Corp. 650-636-3133

$5,595,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ ML82050205 MLS

Welcome to 9 Bel Aire Lane, a rare opportunity to won one of the premier residences within Bel Aire Heights, an exclusive new construction community of just 19 custom-built luxury homes. Perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking, unobstructed water and some San Francisco views, this exceptional residence offers approximately 3908 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space on an expansive 9500 sq ft lot. Designed for today's luxury lifestyle, the home features four spacious ensuite bedrooms, a private office, and spectacular indoor-outdoor living spaces. The chef's kitchen is a true showpiece, appointed with custom cabinetry, premium Thermador appliances, built in latte machine, wine refrigerator, and an oversized island, ideal for gathering and entertaining. Walls of glass frame the stunning views and open to an expansive deck, creating a seamless connection between the elegant interior and the spectacular natural surroundings. Designer-selected finishes, sophisticated details, and impeccable craftsmanship are showcased throughout the home, elevating every space and timeless style and comfort. Located within one of San Mateo's most sought-after luxury communities, 9 Bel Aire offers a rare combination of new construction, panoramic views, and exceptional quality.

9 Bel Aire, San Mateo

Listing courtesy of from KW Advisors. 650-465-5742

$3,850,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ ML82043726 MLS

Bay views and cutting-edge smart house design come together in this newly built retreat by the lake. Surrounded by nature, the contemporary home is on a quiet cul-de-sac, leading to acres of open space and hiking trails, The home is designed to embrace its setting with expansive windows, skylights, multiple outdoor spaces, and views stretching to the Bay. At the heart of the home is a light-filled, open-concept living space anchored by a striking chef's kitchen, complete with an oversized island, wet bar, wine fridge, and high-tech appliances. The kitchen flows seamlessly into generous living and entertaining areas, a potential home office, and out to expansive decks, creating an effortless connection between indoors and the surrounding landscape. The multi-level design offers flexibility, including a permitted attached ADU that could alternatively function as an auxiliary family room with second kitchen for guests, a media room or fitness space. Privately situated bedrooms provide peaceful retreats, while the primary suite and rooftop deck offer elevated views of the surrounding greenery to the Bay. State-of-the-art technology is integrated throughout, including Wi-Fi-enabled appliances, solar, Tesla Powerwall, and a dumbwaiter connecting the garage to the main level.

141 Lake Road, Portola Valley

Listing courtesy of from Coldwell Banker Realty. 415-377-2924

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