Brisbane Homes for Sale
10 Homes for sale in Brisbane
$600,000
Bayshore
Brisbane, CA 94005
$620,000
212 Crescent Court
Brisbane, CA 94005
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Brisbane Neighborhood Guide
Brisbane is one of the Bay Area's smallest and most overlooked cities, a hillside community of just 4,500 residents perched above San Francisco Bay between Daly City and South San Francisco. Hemmed in by the San Bruno Mountain State Park to the west and the Bay to the east, Brisbane has no room to sprawl — which has kept its small-town atmosphere intact even as the surrounding Peninsula has transformed. Residents here prize the community's tight-knit identity, stunning hillside views of the Bay and SF skyline, and surprisingly fast access to both San Francisco and the South Bay tech corridor.
Why Buyers Love Brisbane
- San Bruno Mountain access — San Bruno Mountain State and County Park wraps around Brisbane's western edge, offering hiking and wildflower trails with panoramic views that few Bay Area cities can match, essentially in residents' backyards.
- Unobstructed Bay and SF skyline views — Brisbane's hillside streets face directly toward San Francisco Bay, and many homes have dramatic, unobstructed views of the city skyline, Bay Bridge, and Mount Tamalpais.
- Small-town community feel — With fewer than 5,000 residents, Brisbane has an unusually strong sense of community — neighbors know each other, local events draw the whole town, and the residential streets feel calm and walkable.
- Strategic location — Brisbane sits at the nexus of US-101 and I-280, giving residents fast access to SF (15 minutes), SFO (10 minutes), and the Peninsula tech corridor without the congestion premium of living in SF itself.
Neighborhoods at a Glance
Upper Brisbane (Hillside)
The elevated residential streets above Visitacion Avenue command the best views in the city. Homes here tend to be mid-century ranches and split-levels, many with original Bay views preserved due to the lack of taller development.
Lower Brisbane / Bayshore
The flatlands east of US-101, near the historic Bayshore neighborhood and Brisbane's small commercial district. More modest homes and proximity to local businesses.
San Bruno Mountain Foothills
The neighborhoods abutting the state park boundary, popular with hiking-oriented buyers who want direct trail access from their street.
Local Amenities
Parks
San Bruno Mountain State and County Park, Guadalupe Canyon Parkway trails, Crocker Park
Shopping
Brisbane's own commercial strip is minimal; residents use Daly City's Serramonte Center, South San Francisco, or the Peninsula corridor
Dining
Old Station Restaurant, Mox Brewing Company, Brisbane Pizza, Mia Famiglia — a small but loyal dining scene anchored on Old County Road
Recreation
San Bruno Mountain hiking (Saddle Trail, Ridge Trail), Bay Trail access, mountain biking, wildflower viewing in spring
Commute Times
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (Downtown) | 15 min | 35 min (SamTrans to Caltrain or Muni connection) |
| Oakland (Downtown) | 25 min | 50 min (drive to BART in Daly City) |
| Silicon Valley (Palo Alto) | 30 min | 40 min (Caltrain from South San Francisco) |
| San Francisco Airport (SFO) | 10 min | 15 min (drive or BART from SSF) |
Brisbane lacks its own Caltrain or BART station, but the South San Francisco Caltrain station is a short drive away, and Daly City BART is accessible via US-101. The city's proximity to SFO makes it convenient for frequent flyers.
Commute times are estimates and may vary based on traffic, time of day, and route. Data is for informational purposes only.