Ocean Element Real Estate | Half Moon Bay Luxury Homes

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Welcome to Ocean Element Real Estate, a dynamic fusion of Ocean Blue Real Estate and Element Real Estate Group—two of the most trusted and top-performing local real estate brands along the San Mateo County Coastside, including Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach, Montara, Pacifica, and surrounding Peninsula communities. By combining the strengths of both teams, Ocean Element has emerged as a trailblazer in luxury coastal real estate, known for innovation, integrity, and a relentless dedication to client success.

Our team of seasoned Coastside professionals is passionate about real estate and deeply committed to the well-being of the communities we serve. We specialize in helping buyers and sellers navigate the market with confidence—whether you're looking to buy your first home in Pacifica, invest in ocean view property in Moss Beach, or sell a family home in Half Moon Bay.

At the forefront of our top-producing team are the original founders of Ocean Blue and Element—David Oliphant and Mathew Haugen. Both are not only leaders in real estate but also actively involved in local businesses, community organizations, and non-profits throughout the Peninsula. Their community-first mindset is matched by a proven record of success, consistently ranking them in the top 1% of Realtors nationwide.

As an independent, locally owned real estate agency, Ocean Element is proudly rooted in the Coastside while backed by a national network of over 700 premier boutique brokerages. We offer the local insight and personal connection of a small firm with the marketing power and reach of a national brand.

Join us and experience how Ocean Element Real Estate is redefining real estate on the Coastside and Peninsula. Let our team of trusted experts help you buy or sell with confidence.

Meet the Team

Meet Our Team

David Oliphant

License #01949984

Co-Founder/Top Producer

Mathew Haugen

License #01721577

Co-Founder/Top Producer

Melanie Haugen

License #02092163

VP Operations

Scott Benson

License #02090149

Real Estate Agent

Jerome Brolan

License #01023833

Real Estate Agent

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Thank Goodness David was referred to us by some dear friends who also had an amazing experience selling their home. We all know buying/selling a home can be one of the most stressful things to come along in life. We were BEYOND impressed by David, and how he handled the transaction. He made it as effortless as possible, honestly it was seamless. Right up front on our first meeting, it was clear how genui...

— Candice & Mike

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Not only did Lucy and Mishelle help us get our home in Half Moon Bay sold with the utmost in professionalism and expertise, but they did it in the midst of the pandemic frenzy, and they never missed a beat. Their work ethic, limitless energy, attention to detail, and the empathy they had for the experience of going through selling our home was a constant source of comfort for us. We were wonderfully wel...

— Buyer | Seller

WHAT OUR 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 OUR CLIENTS SAY

— Candice & Mike

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

— Buyer | Seller

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

— Allan and Haley | Buyer | Seller

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

— Candice & Mike

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Our Properties

Begin your search by looking through our beautiful listings.

Active Under Contract

$1,199,000

412 5th ST, MONTARA, CA 94037

3 BEDS
2 BATHS
1,221 Sq.Ft.

Active Under Contract

$635,500

4535 N Outlook, CLOVIS, CA 93619

4 BEDS
3 BATHS
2,540 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

$1,799,000

420 Greenbrier RD, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019

4 BEDS
3 BATHS
3,250 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

$99,000

0 Marine BLVD, MOSS BEACH, CA 94038

For Sale

$1,395,000

623 Sonora AVE, El Granada, CA 94018

3 BEDS
2 BATHS
1,740 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

$5,499,000

925 Miramontes ST, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019

3 BEDS
2 BATHS
2,800 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

$2,699,000

103 Harkins RD, WOODSIDE, CA 94062

5 BEDS
3.5 BATHS
3,323 Sq.Ft.

Active Under Contract

$2,499,999

408 Roosevelt BLVD, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019

3 BEDS
3.5 BATHS
2,116 Sq.Ft.

Active Under Contract

$1,199,000

412 5th ST, MONTARA, CA 94037

3 BEDS
2 BATHS
1,221 Sq.Ft.

Active Under Contract

$635,500

4535 N Outlook, CLOVIS, CA 93619

4 BEDS
3 BATHS
2,540 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

$1,799,000

420 Greenbrier RD, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019

4 BEDS
3 BATHS
3,250 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

$1,395,000

623 Sonora AVE, El Granada, CA 94018

3 BEDS
2 BATHS
1,740 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

$5,499,000

925 Miramontes ST, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019

3 BEDS
2 BATHS
2,800 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

$2,699,000

103 Harkins RD, WOODSIDE, CA 94062

5 BEDS
3.5 BATHS
3,323 Sq.Ft.

Active Under Contract

$2,499,999

408 Roosevelt BLVD, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019

3 BEDS
3.5 BATHS
2,116 Sq.Ft.

Active Under Contract

$1,199,000

412 5th ST, MONTARA, CA 94037

3 BEDS
2 BATHS
1,221 Sq.Ft.

Active Under Contract

$635,500

4535 N Outlook, CLOVIS, CA 93619

4 BEDS
3 BATHS
2,540 Sq.Ft.

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Communities We Serve

Discover which community best fits your lifestyle.

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Our Team

Meet our team of dedicated and talented agents.

Meet the Team

The Wave | Ocean Element Blog

Browse our blog posts to be in the know.

Where to Drink, Listen & Lounge on the Coastside

May 15, 2025

Top Breweries, Wine Bars, Distilleries & Live Music Spots in Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach, and the San Mateo Coast

Why the Coastside Is the Best Place to Raise a Kid

Melanie Haugen | May 13, 2025

A local’s take on why there’s no better place to grow up than Half Moon Bay and beyond.

Dog-Friendly Dining on the Coastside: Where to Eat with Your Pup

Melanie Haugen | April 19, 2025

From Half Moon Bay to Montara, these Coastside restaurants serve up great food—and a warm welcome for your four-legged dining companion.

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Let's Get To Know Eachother

Meet Our Team

David Oliphant

Mathew Haugen

Melanie Haugen

Scott Benson

Jerome Brolan

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Our Properties

$1,799,000

$99,000

$1,395,000

Communities We Serve

Our Team

The Wave | Ocean Element Blog

Where to Drink, Listen & Lounge on the Coastside

Why the Coastside Is the Best Place to Raise a Kid

Dog-Friendly Dining on the Coastside: Where to Eat with Your Pup