REAL ESTATE • First Mover
Coastal city Half Moon Bay began in the 1840s as a fishing town called San Benito. By 1874, it was a vibrant rail and road connection up and down the coast, and when Prohibition came, it was a central point in the state’s booze-running operations. These days, it’s the home of one of the world’s most popular big-wave surf competitions, Mavericks, and a destination for tourists attracted to the landscape.
But steer away from the Ritz-Carlton, and you’ll find a cast of year-round characters that includes tech billionaires who escaped SF, veteran surfers, and a vibrant creative class. Area homes reflect that diversity, ranging from midcentury surf shacks to glossy mansions — in the past year, the region’s median sale price was $1.799M. Here, three listing for those ready for a weekend pied-à-terre, or a life on the shore:
→ 350 6th Ave (Half Moon Bay) • 3BR/2.1BA, 2120 SF house • Ask: $1.75M • Hillside A-frame with ranch view • Days on market: 3 • Agent: Frank Vento, Intero.
→ 443 Burning Tree Ct (Half Moon Bay) • 3BR/3BA, 2540 SF house • Ask: $1.899M • 1979 build inside the gated Ocean Colony • Days on market: 31 • Agent: David McCullough, Coldwell Banker.
→ 2786 Pullman Ave (Half Moon Bay, above) • 4BR/3BA, 2100 SF house • Ask: $2.375M (down from $2.495M on 05/23) • 2016 build in Westside Miramar neighborhood • Days on market: 64 • Agent: Kulda Group.