San Carlos, CA Real Estate & Homes For Sale

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Real Estate & Homes For Sale Near San Carlos, CA

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San Carlos, CA Real Estate Trends

Learn about the San Carlos, CA housing market through trends and averages.

Affordability of Living in San Carlos, CA

The median home value is $2,470,888
MonthMedian home value
June 2025$2.36M
July 2025$2.35M
August 2025$2.34M
September 2025$2.35M
October 2025$2.37M
November 2025$2.39M
December 2025$2.41M
January 2026$2.43M
February 2026$2.45M
March 2026$2.46M
April 2026$2.46M
May 2026$2.47M
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Average Home Value in San Carlos, CA, by Home Size

Currently, there are 4 new listings in San Carlos, CA and 38 homes for sale.
Home SizeHome Value*
1 bedroom (3 homes)$781,511
2 bedrooms (9 homes)$1,489,189
3 bedrooms (9 homes)$2,424,552
4 bedrooms (5 homes)$3,052,641
*Home value over the past month

What Locals Say about San Carlos

Review Highlights

San Carlos balances small-town charm, top schools, and safe, well-kept streets—strong long-term value. Residents love the safe, family feel, excellent schools, parks, events, and walkable downtown. Costs are steep, traffic and speeding worry some, and growth strains character and diversity.
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  • Z6c4p89svr
    "Lots of people who don’t drive well, always looking at their phones while driving. Safe otherwise, plenty of parks for kids to play in. "
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  • Patrick McConnell
    "Halloween, Hometown Days, Art & Wine Faire, Goblin Walk, Sunday farmers market, Music in the Park at Burton Park"
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  • Cindygholt
    "Many people walk their dogs through the neighborhood to the park up the street. There are coyotes in the canyon though and people should be careful with small pets. "
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  • Cindygholt
    "Most people work from home now. Commute is busy around local schools during pick up and drop off times. Easy access to highways 101 and 280. "
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  • Liz Maples
    "It’s easy to get around. The neighborhoods are easy to navigate and it’s easy to commute to different towns."
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  • Rp772s6hrf
    "Dogs are welcome at alfresco restaurants. Water bowls set invitingly up and down the business row of Laurel St."
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  • Vokabayashi
    "Close to Sam Trans stop. CalTrain station ~1.5 miles away. Easy access to Highway 101 and 280. Easy access to SFO. "
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  • Peter Crosby
    "There’s so much fentanyl hidden under the surface. I wish you would all recognize that. Bedbugs are rampant."
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  • Bahadircelebi
    "Working in Santa Clara. It wakes 20 minutes without traffic. 30 minutes average. 45min during rush hour. "
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  • nat
    "A few dog parks with off leash options - most open space requires a leash. Lots of outside dining that allows pets. "
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  • Osheenie
    "Lots of community activities! Plus community center with summer camps for the kids. Downtown area is very convenient and has good restaurants and shops."
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  • Andersonteam4
    "This neighborhood has many friendly families, amazing schools with amazing teachers! Always clean and safe. Almost all homes are well kept, you need to be rich to live here. Rent for a home is over $5k a month. On a 3 and 2 "
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  • Nat
    "Concert in the park is great. Art and wine is a blast. The farmers market is a great way to get fresh food. - Halloween and Xmas "
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  • Lauren W.
    "Very dog friendly. Everybody has one. Off leash top of reserve at Pulgas Ridge. Several on leash dog friendly parks."
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  • Parsa K. A. A.
    "Hometown days, Halloween, Christmas and downtown farmer’s market every week during the summer. Brittan Park also has concerts often"
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  • Andersonteam
    "We like it when dog companions pick up their poop, use a leash Always and don’t let their doggies chase our cats!! "
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  • Dawsonmiller5150
    "There are very nice and maintained parks close by, neighborhoods are always clean. Very little traffic in early morning hours. "
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  • Joshua
    "We have block parties every year and the city picks up the insurance. We also have a home town days parade "
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  • Tina S.
    "Holiday communal events and farmers market allow you to mix and mingle with your neighbors. There are nice monthly events at the local library for children. "
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  • Cortesmjf
    "Not a lot of traffic, unless it’s downtown during busy hours. I love San Carlos and hope to be here for a long while. "
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  • Greg H.
    "Small town feel feel like you know everyone . Nice restaurants and stores but still not over the top, though feels like it’s pushing the limits with all the new housing. Schools are great, family friendly town with great weather "
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  • Michelle T.
    "Good schools, good restaurants, beautiful. Good weather. Close to 101 or 280. Community resources"
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  • Chris M.
    "Small town feel Great schools Great downtown More affordable than PA or MP However, surprisingly not very diverse... "
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  • Nat
    "Great place to raise kids - one of the reasons I moved here. Elementary and middle schools are top-notch. AYSO / little league, etc... all great."
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  • Alex M.
    "so many excellent local parks to take your dog! the city hall has a great dog park, and is a nice place to meet other locals in the evenings. also many restaurants in town are dog friendly as well."
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  • Tanya1976
    "Welcome nice place quiet friendly service great location down town nice to walk a lot of restaurants "
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  • Mehri Ansari
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 15 years and I loved it. It is clean, quiet, safe, people are friendly. The only reason I moved was for work. I hope to come back and live in this area again."
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  • emmu
    "Safe neighborhood, but not a lot of kids activities happening. Lots if cars driving relatively fast."
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  • S.
    "San Carlos used to be a cute small town in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, along with the rest of this area, it’s been over run with people. Too many people moved here, too many town houses are being built and the traffic is terrible. No one has any patience while driving, and often do not wait for me and my daughter to cross in crosswalks. It’s sad to see this quaint town has lost all its character."
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  • Vokabayashi
    "I have no commute, as I am retired. However, when I was employed, I walked to work, since I live 0.75 mile from my residence. Very convenient. This is the ideal situation. "
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  • Vokabayashi
    "Hometown Days Downtown Redwood City is nearby...always so,etching interesting going on there. We enjoy dining both in SanCarlos and Redwood City. "
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  • Hosgur
    "Make sure they are extra cautious crossing Holly&Laurel streets. People usually tend not to stop at the stop lights. They go very fast."
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  • Danrkay
    "Yes San Carlos is the city of entitled New yuppies. There are some hit chicks but you better have some money"
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  • Robin V.
    "good access to freeways & wonderful downtown! Beautiful hiking trails. Great community...& safe neighborhoods"
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  • Nicholas P.
    "Safe, clean, quiet neighborhood - would be a great place to raise a family. Wish the prices weren’t so high. "
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