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Welcome to San Carlos

City of Good Living with diverse downtown amenities.

San Carlos is an inviting city with charming neighborhoods and a strong sense of community. Nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Francisco Bay, San Carlos is known as the City of Good Living for its wonderful climate, diverse downtown dining, and friendly small-town atmosphere.

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Housing options mostly consist of mid-century and contemporary single-family homes with condominiums close to the downtown area and some older properties dating back to the 1900s.

San Carlos’s charming downtown is anchored by Laurel Street, a walkable commercial stretch with mom-and-pop stores, specialty shops, chic fashion boutiques, craft beer breweries, wine tasting rooms, live music venues, and outstanding restaurants.

Dining

Two of my favorite restaurants are Town and Johnston’s Saltbox. Town is a stylish spot for regional American cooking with specialties such as wood-fired rotisserie chicken, fresh seafood, and succulent steaks and chops. Town’s centerpiece is a large oval bar where skilled bartenders prepare delicious handcrafted cocktails.

Johnston’s Saltbox combines European influences with Californian farm-to-table dining. Saltbox has a beautiful outdoor dining area and fantastic weekend brunch specials. Savanna Jazz hosts nightly performances from talented local and touring jazz acts. Many of the craft beer breweries and wineries along Washington Street also feature frequent live music.

Things To Do

Many parks are dotted throughout the community. Burton Park is a popular spot with a water spray play feature and free concerts in the summer. 16-acre Big Canyon Park and 57-acre Eaton Park together form one contiguous wilderness area with hiking trails running through grasslands, woodlands, and chaparrals. Other attractions include the Hiller Aviation Museum at San Carlos Airport. The museum features exhibits and 50 airplanes illustrating the history of aviation in Northern California.

Schools

San Carlos has many excellent public schools operated by the San Carlos Elementary School District.

Available Homes in San Carlos

4 Honeysuckle LN, San Carlos, CA 94070
Open Sat 1:30PM-4:30PM
63

$1,898,000

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,330 SqFt

4 Honeysuckle LN, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Victoria Bi of Compass

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2 Beverly DR, San Carlos, CA 94070
Open Sat 1PM-4PM
109

$2,599,000

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,038 SqFt

2 Beverly DR, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Ron Laserna of Coldwell Banker Realty

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1667 San Carlos AVE 203, San Carlos, CA 94070
Open Sun 12PM-2PM
36

$948,000

1 Bed 1 Bath 810 SqFt

1667 San Carlos AVE 203, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Vivienne Kelvin of Vabrato

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778 Elm ST, San Carlos, CA 94070
New
30

$2,750,000

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,248 SqFt

778 Elm ST, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Robert R. Bredel of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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768 Elm ST, San Carlos, CA 94070
New
25

$2,750,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,550 SqFt

768 Elm ST, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Robert R. Bredel of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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3325 Brittan AVE 10, San Carlos, CA 94070
New
53

$1,028,000

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,040 SqFt

3325 Brittan AVE 10, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Stanley Lo of Green Banker Realty

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2720 Debbie CT, San Carlos, CA 94070
New
39

$2,388,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,870 SqFt

2720 Debbie CT, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Joyce and Tatum Real Estate of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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657 Walnut ST 303, San Carlos, CA 94070
New
45

$1,398,800

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,223 SqFt

657 Walnut ST 303, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Scott Philip of Bay Area Estates

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3322 Brittan AVE 4, San Carlos, CA 94070
New
33

$988,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,239 SqFt

3322 Brittan AVE 4, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Marylene Notarianni of Coldwell Banker Realty

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1263 Holly ST B, San Carlos, CA 94070
New
30

$1,299,000

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,250 SqFt

1263 Holly ST B, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Matt Jadallah of Coldwell Banker Realty

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1257 Magnolia, San Carlos, CA 94070
New
27

$3,348,000

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,210 SqFt

1257 Magnolia, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Gregory Garcia of Sequoia Realty Services

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3368 La Mesa DR 12, San Carlos, CA 94070
New
63

$1,150,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,239 SqFt

3368 La Mesa DR 12, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Laura Bertolacci of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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633 Elm ST 317, San Carlos, CA 94070
Active
39

$1,248,000

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,258 SqFt

633 Elm ST 317, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Joyce and Tatum Real Estate of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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388 Ashford AVE, San Carlos, CA 94070
Pending
60

$2,149,000

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,260 SqFt

388 Ashford AVE, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Bali Liu of Coldwell Banker Realty

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1005 Hall ST, San Carlos, CA 94070
Active
29

$1,799,000

2 Beds 1 Baths 910 SqFt

1005 Hall ST, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Joyce and Tatum Real Estate of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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657 Walnut ST 326, San Carlos, CA 94070
Active
22

$995,000

1 Bed 1 Bath 791 SqFt

657 Walnut ST 326, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by The Dwyer Group of Compass

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145 Dolton AVE, San Carlos, CA 94070
Pending
1

$2,398,000

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,770 SqFt

145 Dolton AVE, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Philip Watson of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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1030 Elm ST, San Carlos, CA 94070
Pending
42

$2,849,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,960 SqFt

1030 Elm ST, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Joyce and Tatum Real Estate of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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76 Coronado AVE, San Carlos, CA 94070
Pending
1

$2,495,000

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,015 SqFt

76 Coronado AVE, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Zach Trailer of Compass

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48 Williams LN, San Carlos, CA 94070
Pending
30

$2,998,000

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,850 SqFt

48 Williams LN, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Omar M. Kinaan of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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1945 Birch AVE, San Carlos, CA 94070
Pending
49

$1,949,000

3 Beds 1 Baths 1,360 SqFt

1945 Birch AVE, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Alana Corso of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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1176 Laurel ST, San Carlos, CA 94070
Active
22

$2,800,000

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,080 SqFt

1176 Laurel ST, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Cole Simpson of Marcus & Millichap

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1555 Cherry ST 4, San Carlos, CA 94070
Active
52

$1,188,000

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,100 SqFt

1555 Cherry ST 4, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Scott Casas of Casas Real Estate

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116 Wilshire CT, San Carlos, CA 94070
Pending
78

$3,880,000

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,946 SqFt

116 Wilshire CT, San Carlos, CA 94070

Listed by Wen Guo RE Group of KW Advisors

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Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 09/16/2026 09:55
All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. The data relating to real estate for sale on this display comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of the MLSListings Inc. MLS system. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Blok are marked with the Internet Data Exchange and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers and listing agents.

Copyright 2026 MLSListings Inc All rights reserved. The broker providing this data believes the data to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm all information before relying on it for a purchase decision. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated at 09/16/2026 09:55
The data relating to real estate for sale on this display comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of the MLSListings Inc. MLS system. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Blok are marked with the Internet Data Exchange and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers and listing agents.

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