5 Top-Floor San Mateo Condos and Charming Oregon Farmhouse Retreat

On Peninsula Avenue in San Mateo, this top-floor, south/southeast-facing 2-bedroom offers a calm, light-filled retreat within Woodlake. Inside, flush ceilings and crown moldings lend a clean, finished feel, while resurfaced cabinets and fresh paint keep the interiors crisp and current. A sunny balcony looks out over a serene courtyard—an easy spot to start the day or unwind after work. Beyond your front door, Woodlake’s 28 acres of landscaped grounds set the tone for everyday living, with trails that invite an unhurried loop and a full suite of amenities close at hand. Spend weekends rotating between the pools, tennis, spa, and gym, then return home to quiet views and soft afternoon sun.

Size: 28.00 acres

Along the water’s edge at the end of a long, quiet drive, a classic 1904 farmhouse offers a slower rhythm—one defined by sunsets, open sky, and deep privacy. A wraparound covered porch sets the tone, inviting mornings with coffee and unhurried evenings taking in the views and the calm that surrounds the property. Inside, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with original character that speaks to the home’s early roots. Outside, more than 10 acres unfold as irrigated flat pastures supported by water rights, with river access that anchors daily life to the landscape. Set in Monmouth, the setting feels peacefully removed while remaining just minutes from Corvallis and OSU, making it easy to balance rural quiet with everyday connections.

Originally built around classic Benicia charm and thoughtfully brought up to date, 59 La Cruz Avenue pairs everyday comfort with uncommon flexibility. The 3-bed, 2-bath layout includes a beautifully remodeled rear studio suite that has quietly generated $24K–$34K annually, plus a private 1-bed/1-bath retreat with its own entrance, kitchenette, and full bath—ideal for hosting extended family or preserving an income stream. Inside, you’ll find gleaming original hardwood floors, a refreshed kitchen with quartz counters and a modern backsplash (2023), central A/C, and a brand-new roof (Jan 2026). Outdoors, the backyard is designed for low-fuss living with artificial turf, a fire pit, raised garden beds with drip irrigation, a five-variety grafted fruit tree, abundant strawberry plants, and hot tub hookups. A block from Robert Semple Elementary, parks, and local shops and cafés, it’s set up for an easy, grounded Benicia routine.

Commanding top-floor privacy with a south-facing exposure, Residence #407 at Woodlake feels bright, warm, and quietly removed, with leafy cul-de-sac views that make it easy to settle in and unwind. A comfortable 1-bedroom layout lends the home a sunny, open feel that’s notably rare within the community. Outside your door, Woodlake’s resort-style setting unfolds across mature landscaping and walking paths, anchored by the community’s signature lake. Days can move from multiple pools to tennis courts, then on to the fitness center, sauna/steam, or spa, with a clubhouse, putting green, EV charging, and on-site security/patrol rounding out the experience. Set near the San Mateo/Burlingame border, the location offers quick access to Burlingame Avenue, Caltrain, Coyote Point, and the Bay Trail for an easy Peninsula rhythm.

Tucked into the treetops at Woodlake, this top-floor 1-bedroom pairs a quiet, private setting with the everyday ease of central San Mateo living. Inside, an easy, open layout creates a natural flow for daily routines, anchored by a welcoming living area that feels comfortable for both downtime and casual entertaining. Great natural light brightens the space throughout the day, while a spacious bedroom adds a sense of retreat without sacrificing simplicity. Thoughtfully straightforward and low-maintenance, it works equally well as a relaxed primary residence or a convenient Peninsula home base—an atmosphere that supports calmer mornings, unhurried evenings, and a more effortless rhythm close to the heart of San Mateo.