Living in Westlake Highlands

Westlake Highlands is the neighborhood’s higher ground — the inclined streets where Doelger’s mid-century homes catch light, air, and, on the right block, sweeping views of the Pacific and the Gulf of the Farallones. It has the same quality postwar construction as the rest of Westlake, with the bonus of elevation.

Buyers drawn here want that view-and-air premium without leaving a settled, family-friendly neighborhood. The Westlake Shopping Center, parks, and the coast are all minutes away, and the SF line and I-280 keep the city close. On a clear day, the outlook is the whole reason people fall for the Highlands.

Westlake Highlands Market Snapshot

Homes in the Highlands typically trade in roughly the $1.35M–$1.85M range (as of mid-2026), with view, elevation, and condition driving the spread — a genuine ocean-view home commands a real premium. The only reliable number is a valuation for your specific home. Ask us for one.

Value here turns on outlook and exposure more than almost anywhere in Westlake. The Primavera team can provide a precise, hands-on valuation for any Westlake Highlands home.

Eats & Local Favorites

• Original Joe’s Westlake
  The iconic family-run Italian-American institution — steaks, seafood, and the famous Joe’s burger in red-leather booths · 11 Glenwood Ave
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• Trader Joe’s & Safeway at Westlake
  Everyday grocery anchors at the Westlake Shopping Center, just downhill — the neighborhood’s go-to for the weekly run · Daly City
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• Boulevard Cafe
  A cozy, independent neighborhood cafe for hearty American breakfasts with a Mediterranean touch · Daly City
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Parks & Open Space

• Westlake Park
  A neighborhood park with playground, courts, and green space — home to Westlake’s annual Frosty Fest · Daly City
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• Mussel Rock Park
  250 acres of coastal cliffs and trails on Westlake’s western edge — sweeping ocean overlooks and a famed paragliding launch · off Westline Dr
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Schools & Getting Around

Westlake Highlands is served by the Jefferson Elementary and Jefferson Union High School districts. Despite the hilltop setting, it stays well-connected — the Daly City BART station and I-280 are a short drive, John Daly Boulevard and SamTrans link the area across the Peninsula, and downtown San Francisco remains a quick commute.

Neighboring Neighborhoods

• Westlake (overview)
• Westlake Olympic
• Westlake Palisades
• St. Francis Heights

Fun Facts About Westlake Highlands

• On a clear day, the higher blocks look out over the Gulf of the Farallones — and the Farallon Islands themselves are sometimes visible on the horizon.
• Westlake’s pastel rows of Doelger homes inspired the 1962 folk song “Little Boxes” by Malvina Reynolds.
• Daly City’s famous fog and wind off the coast are exactly what give the Highlands their crisp air and long-distance views.

Talk to the Primavera Team

Beatrice & Vera Kopilenko · Primavera Realty

Call: 415.407.5324  ·  Email: info@primaverarealty.com