Living in Baywood-Aragon

Baywood and Aragon together form San Mateo’s signature high-end neighborhood — a leafy enclave of gracious custom and period homes on gently winding, tree-canopied streets. Architectural variety, mature landscaping, and a timeless, established feel have long made it one of the most coveted places to live on the Peninsula.

The setting is as good as the homes: Central Park and its Japanese Tea Garden are close by, downtown San Mateo’s dining and shopping are within easy reach, and top-rated schools including Aragon High and Baywood Elementary anchor the area. For buyers seeking prestige, character, and central convenience, Baywood-Aragon is the benchmark.

Baywood-Aragon Market Snapshot

Homes in Baywood-Aragon typically trade in roughly the $2.4M–$5M range, with the median around $3.1M (as of mid-2026) and larger estates reaching well beyond it. Lot, architecture, and condition drive a wide spread — the only reliable number is a valuation for your specific home. Ask us for one.

This is one of the Peninsula’s premier markets, where character homes and prime blocks command a real premium. The Primavera team can provide a precise, hands-on valuation for any Baywood-Aragon home.

Eats & Local Favorites

• Pausa Bar & Cookery
  A downtown favorite for elevated yet relaxed Italian — wood-fired pizzas, house-cured salumi, and a standout cocktail list · B Street, San Mateo
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• Draeger’s Market
  The beloved upscale San Mateo grocery and gourmet destination — a Peninsula institution for fine food, wine, and prepared meals · San Mateo
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• Central Park Bistro
  A contemporary downtown restaurant serving fresh, seasonal American cuisine — a polished local go-to · 164 S B Street, San Mateo
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Parks & Open Space

• Central Park & Japanese Tea Garden
  San Mateo’s beloved central park — a serene Japanese Tea Garden, playground, tennis, a mini train, and open lawns · 5th Ave, San Mateo
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• Aragon & Baywood neighborhood streets
  The winding, tree-canopied lanes themselves are part of the appeal — a walkable, garden-like setting · San Mateo
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Schools & Getting Around

Baywood-Aragon is served by the San Mateo-Foster City and San Mateo Union High School Districts, with well-regarded Baywood Elementary and Aragon High School nearby. It’s centrally located — downtown San Mateo, El Camino Real, US-101, and the San Mateo and Hayward Park Caltrain stations are all a short drive, with SFO just up the freeway.

Neighboring Neighborhoods

• San Mateo Park
• Hayward Park
• Downtown
• San Mateo (all)

Fun Facts About Baywood-Aragon

• The neighborhood’s winding, garden-like streets draw frequent comparisons to Beverly Hills — a deliberate departure from the Peninsula’s usual grid.
• Aragon High School lends its name to part of the area and is one of the most highly regarded public high schools on the Peninsula.
• Nearby Central Park is home to a tranquil Japanese Tea Garden and a beloved miniature train that’s delighted San Mateo kids for generations.

Talk to the Primavera Team

Beatrice & Vera Kopilenko · Primavera Realty

Call: 415.407.5324  ·  Email: info@primaverarealty.com