Julie Baumann Presents

Sweet Gem on a Gentle Hillside

$1,788,000

Property Details

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Square Feet 1,500 sq ft
Neighborhood "City of Good Living"

A San Carlos Gem

On a gentle hillside in The City of Good Living is a delightful mid-century home with a 1,500± square foot single-level floor plan. The light-filled residence features an updated kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, large windows, new light fixtures, a freshly painted interior and exterior and new front and back yard landscaping. The sweet layout includes a living room with fireplace, an on-trend kitchen with new cabinets, quartz counters, subway tile backsplashes, stainless steel appliances and an adjoining dining area and family room with sliding glass door to the back deck and yard, and a privately situated primary bedroom with two closets, an en suite bathroom and a view of the back yard and neighboring hillside. 
 
Outside, the lush front lawn is trimmed with floral gardens and brick, while the large terraced back yard has new and established plantings, room to play and privacy for outdoor enjoyment. Ideally located near top-rated schools, Downtown San Carlos, parks and conveniences.
 
 
PROPERTY SUMMARY
 
  • Light-filled 3-bedroom, 2-bath, mid-century home in “The City of Good Living”
  • Near Downtown San Carlos, sought-after schools, Caltrain station and parks
  • Approximately 1,500 square foot single-level home, per Zillow
  • Approximately 6,403 square foot lot, per Zillow
  • Newly updated kitchen, charming vintage features, refinished oak floors, new light fixtures, freshly painted interior and exterior, new front and back yard landscaping 
  • Bright living room with a fireplace and series of large windows
  • Updated kitchen has quartz counters, subway tile backsplashes and stainless steel appliances
  • Adjoining dining area and family room open to the back deck and yard
  • Primary bedroom has two wall closets, an en suite bathroom and hillside view
  • Two bedrooms and one bathroom are adjacent to the living room
  • Lush front yard with emerald lawn and vibrant flowers, and neatly terraced back yard with lots of privacy
  • Attached two-car garage with laundry area
 
PROPERTY DETAILS

 
  • Charming, light-filled 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom mid-century home
  • On a gentle hillside in the Cordes neighborhood 
  • Approximately 1,500 square foot single-level home, per Zillow
  • Approximately 6,403 square foot lot, per Zillow
  • Newly updated kitchen, charming/well-maintained vintage features, refinished oak floors, tile flooring, new light fixtures, freshly painted interior and exterior, new front and back yard landscaping
  • Quaint front porch entrance opens a welcoming living space
  • Bright living room has a series of large windows and wood-burning fireplace with wood mantel
  • Large format tile sweeps through the great room, comprising the kitchen, dining area and family room with access to the deck and back yard 
  • Newly updated kitchen features white, Shaker-style cabinets, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplashes, stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator-freezer, five-burner gas range, hood vent and dishwasher, a deep stainless steel set beneath a window overlooking the deck
  • An adjoining dining area defined by a modern chandelier and family room overlook the neighborhood hillside and access the back deck and yard for extended entertaining
  • Privately situated primary bedroom has two picture windows overlooking the back yard and hillside, two wall closets and a tiled en suite bathroom with step-in shower
  • Two bedrooms with wall closets are positioned off the living room hallway
  • In well-maintained vintage style, bathroom one sets between the two bedrooms
  • Attached two-car garage with washer and dryer
  • Grounds include a lush emerald front lawn trimmed with brick and vibrant purple floral gardens, and large, neatly groomed, terraced back yard with new and established vegetation, room to play and entertain, and privacy for outdoor enjoyment
  • Near sought-after Carlmont High School, and Tierra Linda Middle and ??? Elementary Schools, per GreatSchools.org; buyer to verify eligibility
 
LOCATION
 
  • About 1 mile from Downtown San Carlos restaurants, cafes, shopping, amenities, Farmers’ Market, family-friendly community events, Burton Park and the local library and Caltrain station, and Belmont’s Twin Pines Park and Caltrain station
  • Just over a mile from Highway 101 and Bay Club in Redwood Shores
  • Nearly equidistant to Downtown San Mateo, Downtown Menlo Park, Meta Headquarters and Sawyer Camp Trail on Crystal Springs Reservoir
  • Within 2 miles of Oracle, San Carlos Airport, Bair Island Observation Deck and the San Mateo Bridge
  • Equidistant (~ 3.5 miles) to Whole Foods Market in Redwood City and San Mateo

Neighborhood

San Carlos sets the bar high with its motto “The City of Good Living.” Families flock to this mid-Peninsula community for its quaint feel, highly ranked schools and thriving downtown district with restaurants, cafes, shopping, amenities and lively local events.  

With approximately 30,000 residents (2023), the city is located between Belmont and Redwood City. San Carlos is close to U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 82 and has a Caltrain stop that’s on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also home to the San Carlos Airport and the Hiller Aviation Museum. 

The median household income in San Carlos is $219,413, and the median home value of an owner-occupied dwelling is $2,000,000+ (2018-2022). Nearly 70% of the city's housing units are owner occupied, according to the 2023 United States Census Bureau. 
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Julie Baumann

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