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
A Special Thanksgiving Message from Viv & Mark
When people look for a service they can rely on, they turn to those they trust. The same is true in real estate, and that trust is at the heart of everything we do. Each time you refer a friend, family member, or neighbor to us, it’s a gesture of belief in how we care for our clients. This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on that trust with deep gratitude.
Referrals from you are expressions of faith, friendship, and confidence in how we serve our community. Your referrals allow us to do what we love most: help people find the place they’re proud to call home. This is our thanksgiving message to you –
Highest and Lowest Priced Homes Sold in San Carlos CA, in October 2025
For October 2025, there were a total of 25 homes sold in San Carlos, with sale prices ranging from $4,586,500 to $1,735,000. Here are the highest and lowest priced homes sold last month –
Highest and Lowest Priced Homes Sold in San Carlos CA, in September 2025
For September 2025, there were a total of 22 homes sold in San Carlos, with sale prices ranging from $4,115,000 to $1,715,000. Here are the highest and lowest priced homes sold last month –
Planning Ahead: Turning Home Equity Into Freedom
This month, San Carlos Life spent time with Senior Financial Planner and Chief Partnership Officer, Matt Beck, who has called the Peninsula home for many years. “If you’ve called San Carlos home since the 1990’s or beyond, you’ve seen your neighborhood transform and your home value right along with it. For many longtime residents, the family house is not just full of memories; it’s also one of the largest assets you own,” Matt says. As retirement approaches, or as the possibility of moving into senior living comes into view, that home equity can become a key part of the financial planning conversation. When asked what questions he gets most from investors regarding their real estate, Matt shared the following..
Highest and Lowest Priced Homes Sold in San Carlos CA, in August 2025
For August 2025, there were a total of 24 homes sold in San Carlos, with sale prices ranging from $3,675,000 to $901,000. Here are the highest and lowest priced homes sold last month –
Top Retirement Destinations Perfect for San Carlos Homeowners
For many homeowners, retirement comes with a life-changing question: where should I live next? Here are some top retirement destinations (1) in California, (2) outside of California but still within the US, and (3) abroad.