San Carlos CA Real Estate
San Carlos CA Real Estate
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Real Estate in San Carlos CA is very Competitive
San Carlos is a popular residential area on the Peninsula with homes priced in the mid-range. The community is highly desirable due to its well-performing school system, and is more affordable than neighboring areas such as Palo Alto and Menlo Park.
The size and quality of homes can vary depending on the neighborhood and price range. In 2022, the value of homes ranged from $850,000 for a small condominium to $5,650,000 for a large detached home. The average sale price and medium price are both around $2,500,000, with the average home size being approximately 1,850 square feet.

SELL YOUR HOME

Get top dollar for it
Viv and Mark are not only the hosts of San Carlos Life, but they are also the brokers and owners of Vabrato – a local boutique firm serving San Carlos CA real estate. But wait there’s more, Viv is an interior designer and Mark is a General Contractor.
They can show you how your San Carlos home could be upgraded so you can net more money when selling it and they can even do the upgrades for you.
BUY A HOME
Make your dream house a reality
Homes for sale in San Carlos CA are very unique; there is a great deal of variation in architecture, topography, age, views and prices.
If you’re looking to buy a home in the City of Good Living, then allow Mark and Viv to be your tour guides through this amazing town. If you need help with financing, Mark and Viv can refer you to one of their trusted mortgage brokers to help you make that dream house a reality.
MARKET UPDATES

What’s going on in real estate?
This is the place to find out! Whether it’s what homes are selling for in different neighborhoods or how much inventory is there to select from? All your market trends are available here.
Real Estate Blog
Highest and Lowest Priced Homes Sold in San Carlos CA, in February 2025
For February 2025, there were a total of 13 homes sold in San Carlos, with sale prices ranging from $4,100,000 to $2,388,000. Here are the highest and lowest priced homes sold last month –
Are You Covered If Your San Carlos Home Burns Down?
Are you covered? With all the recent fires in Southern California, home insurance has been at the forefront of people’s minds and the news. One particular concern circulating is that insurers may not pay out on policies when the policy is written in the homeowner’s personal name, but the property’s title has been transferred to a trust.
Building an ADU in San Carlos: A Guide for Homeowners
With housing prices skyrocketing, ADUs are a practical way to create extra living space – perfect for aging parents, extended families, or tenants – while avoiding the high costs of traditional housing. Are you thinking of building an ADU in San Carlos? Here is a helpful guide on how to –
Highest and Lowest Priced Homes Sold in San Carlos CA, in January 2025
For the first month of the year, January 2025, there were a total of 11 homes sold in San Carlos, with sale prices ranging from $5,750,000 to $1,825,000. Here are the highest and lowest priced homes sold last month –
How to Prepare for a Wildfire in San Carlos
Hardening your home against wildfires is a critical step in protecting your property and loved ones. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) provides comprehensive guidelines on how to prepare for a wildfire –
The Interesting History of Home Ownership in San Carlos, CA
San Carlos has an interesting history of home ownership shaped by the people who lived there – from Spanish missionaries and Native Americans in the 1700s, to tech executives and modern families today. The homes they lived in per era tell their story.