Meet Mathew

Mathew Haugen

Co-Founder/Top Producer

Email Address

[email protected]
Primary Phone

650.284-3636
License Number
#01721577

Co-Founder | Licensed Real Estate Broker | Top-Producing Realtor®
Serving Half Moon Bay • El Granada • Montara • Moss Beach • Pacifica • San Mateo County Coastside

Mathew Haugen is a top-producing Realtor®, licensed real estate broker, and Co-Founder of Ocean Element Real Estate, a boutique brokerage built on innovation, integrity, and local expertise. A lifelong Coastside local, Mathew blends his deep community roots with a sharp, data-driven mindset—delivering exceptional outcomes for buyers, sellers, and investors throughout San Mateo County.

Before entering real estate full-time, Mathew had a successful career in the tech industry, where he developed a strong foundation in analytics, strategy, and systems-thinking. Today, that experience shapes his approach to real estate: thoughtful, informed, and focused on results. Whether guiding first-time buyers or crafting sophisticated marketing plans for luxury listings, Mathew’s ability to translate market data into confident decisions sets him apart.

His passion for real estate and love for the Coastside led him to co-found Ocean Element Real Estate, where he and his team provide elevated service with a distinctly local touch. As a licensed broker, Mathew is known for his leadership, negotiation expertise, and tireless commitment to his clients’ goals.

Mathew’s influence extends beyond real estate. He is a former President of the Cabrillo Education Foundation, where he supported education initiatives for Coastside youth, and is also one of the owners of The Barn, a beloved restaurant and gathering space in Half Moon Bay known for its family-friendly atmosphere and community roots. These roles reflect his deep investment in the people and places that make the Coastside special.

When he’s not working with clients, Mathew is likely surfing at a local break or exploring the outdoors with his wife Melanie and their blended family of four children. A lifelong adventurer, Mathew has traveled the globe in search of iconic waves—but always returns home to the Coastside, where he finds the strongest sense of community, purpose, and connection.

For Mathew, real estate isn’t just a profession—it’s a way to serve others, give back, and help people build meaningful lives by the coast. With unmatched local knowledge, proven experience, and a grounded, strategic approach, Mathew Haugen is a trusted advisor for those seeking more than just a transaction—he’s here to help you build a future.

What My Clients Say

Matt and his team found is an exceptional off-market opportunity that came to him through his own network and years of local knowledge and expertise. He was an amazing resource and partner throughout the whole process. We would not have found our dream home without him. Can’t recommend him enough.

— Matt and Sophia | Buyer

What My Clients Say

Mathew and team were amazing resources for us when we moved out coast side. He spent a year working with us to find the home of our dreams. Every time we visited the coast (even recreationally), Mat was ready with pages-long recommendation texts of best beaches, tide pools, surf spots, hikes, and family-friendly restaurants! He knows every square inch of the coast and is an absolute honest broker in ever...

— Allan and Haley | Buyer | Seller

What My Clients Say

Matt and Melanie are an absolute dream team to work with. They were so nimble and proactive throughout the entire process and have such an intimate understanding of the Half Moon Bay market. We were in a scramble to move and were able to sell our home in less than a week because of their deep expertise!

— Craig and Michelle | Seller

What My Clients Say

Matt Haugen and his team gave us exceptional service with the purchase of one home and immediate sale of another. From start to finish they provided great advice, planning, and execution. One valuable bonus that we couldn’t have anticipated was Matt’s access to an amazing contractor, whose crew was both fast and high quality. Our transactions moved quickly and smoothly, and we couldn’t be happier. Thank ...

— Carl | Buyer | Seller

What My Clients Say

Matt helped my husband and I buy our first home in the mid-peninsula area last year. We were originally intimidated by the home-buying process, but Matt made the entire process very clear and approachable. He was always extremely patient and detail-oriented. He taught us how to look for signs of a well-cared-for home as well as signs of potential issues and how much it might cost to fix them. He also had...

— Caitlin

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