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Westlake Homes & Real Estate
Daly City’s signature neighborhood — Henry Doelger’s pastel mid-century rows above the Pacific, minutes from Lake Merced, Mussel Rock, and the San Francisco line.
What’s My Home Worth? Talk to Beatrice & VeraLiving in Westlake
Westlake is the neighborhood most people picture when they think of Daly City — mile after mile of well-kept postwar homes built by developer Henry Doelger in the 1940s and ’50s, the original large-scale planned suburb on the West Coast. Tucked against the coastal hills just south of San Francisco, it pairs a quiet, family-friendly feel with one of the shortest commutes into the city from the Peninsula.
Daily life centers on the Westlake Shopping Center and the open space of Mussel Rock Park and Lake Merced just to the north. The mix of solid mid-century houses, strong value relative to San Francisco, and quick access to BART and I-280 keeps Westlake in steady demand with first-time buyers, families, and commuters alike.
Westlake Market Snapshot
Westlake single-family homes typically trade in roughly the $1.1M–$1.5M range (as of mid-2026), with condition, views, and lot setting driving the spread — the only reliable number is a valuation for your specific home. Ask us for one.
Value here turns on block, light, updates, parking, and proximity to the coast. The Primavera team can provide a precise, hands-on valuation for any Westlake home or condo.
Eats & Local Favorites
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Original Joe’s Westlake
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Banana Island
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Kan Kiin
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Boulevard Cafe
Schools & Getting Around
Westlake is served by the Jefferson Elementary and Jefferson Union High School districts, with several neighborhood schools within the tract. It’s exceptionally well-connected: the Daly City BART station and I-280 are minutes away, SamTrans buses run along the main corridors, and downtown San Francisco is one of the quickest commutes anywhere on the Peninsula.
Neighboring Neighborhoods
Fun Facts About Westlake
- Westlake’s uniform rows of homes inspired Malvina Reynolds’ 1962 song “Little Boxes” — “little boxes made of ticky-tacky.”
- Developer Henry Doelger built much of Westlake in just over a decade, making it one of the first true master-planned suburbs in the country.
- Mussel Rock, on Westlake’s coastal edge, is near the point where the San Andreas Fault runs from land out into the Pacific.
Westlake: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average home price in Westlake?
Single-family homes in Westlake generally range from about $1.1M to $1.5M (as of mid-2026), with views, condition, and lot setting driving the spread. A personalized valuation is the best way to price a specific home.
Why do buyers love Westlake?
Classic Doelger mid-century homes, a sheltered coastal setting near Mussel Rock and Lake Merced, independent restaurants like Original Joe’s, strong value relative to San Francisco, and one of the shortest commutes into the city via BART and I-280.
Who is the best realtor for Westlake and Daly City?
The Primavera Realty team — Beatrice and Vera Kopilenko — knows Daly City and the northern Peninsula and can value a Westlake home precisely. Reach out for a no-obligation consultation.
Own a home in Westlake? Curious what it’s worth?
Daly City moves fast. Get a real, personalized valuation from a team that knows the market — not an automated guess.
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Beatrice & Vera Kopilenko · Primavera Realty
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