37 homes in San Carlos

San Carlos is a city in San Mateo County, California, United States. San Carlos is a part of Silicon Valley. The population is 30,722 per the 2020 census.
San Carlos is a Peninsula city known as "City of Good Living." Features charming downtown, excellent schools, and family neighborhoods.
Today, San Carlos has 37 homes for sale at a median price of $1,675,000, typically selling in about 131 days. Families here choose from 8 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Home Price
$3.80M
↑ 65.4% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.3 months of supply
Seller's MarketWith only 37 active listings, supply is tight.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month—buyers have fewer options, and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~131 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market—buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong buyer demand.
Housing Tenure in San Carlos
Homeownership is significantly higher than average—this is a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
68%
Homeowners
32%
Renters
Homeownership is 12.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
11,052 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $782K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$1.0M)
Price Reductions
10 listings have reduced their price
27% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.2% (~$121K)
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