The Town of Hillsborough is a residential community located in San Mateo County, California. It is west of Highway 101 and El Camino Real and east of Highway 280 within a short commute to San Francisco and minutes from San Francisco International Airport.

Hillsborough’s zoning laws have varied throughout the years, but the policies behind the laws have basically stayed the same. The town has continually worked to preserve the “nature of Hillsborough”. In 1953, the town changed its minimum lot size to one-half acre which is still in effect today.

One of the main attractions Hillsborough has for home buyers is its charm. Hillsborough still offers its escape from the pressures of the city. In addition to its generally quiet atmosphere, Hillsborough has excellent, award-winning public schools, police and fire protection and public works service. These are the qualities that have formed the character of the Town and have remained stable for over 100 years.