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
Brittan Heights – My Favorite & the Best Rustic San Carlos CA Condos
Out of all the condos in San Carlos CA, Brittan Heights is my favorite complex because of its serene and rustic surroundings. The floor plans are also pragmatic and it’s a well run HOA.
IRS Rules on Minimum Interest Rate to Charge on Personal Loans
Just as you can get into legal trouble for charging too much interest on a personal loan, same is true if you charge too little! There is an IRS mandated minimum interest rate for personal loans.
Coming Soon – Objective Design Standards for San Carlos CA. A Better System!
California has mandated objective design standards for all communities in the State and San Carlos CA is getting community input so it can draft its own standards.
Living in an HOA – The Good & Bad of it All
Living in an HOA! It comes with lots of rules and fees but there’s some good stuff too! However, do your due diligence before you buy!
Cinderblock Walls in San Carlos CA Homes: Robust but Beware of Moisture Problems
San Carlos Ca has some home mostly east of the El Camino constructed with cinderblock walls. While these homes can be robust, they can be prone to moisture and mold/mildew issues. Read for more info.
CA Housing Element – Good News… More San Carlos Housing by 2031?
San Carlos housing may increase by 2,735 units by 2031 to meet California’s Housing Elements requirements. This would be housing to meet the needs and economic constraints of the City’s population which is anticipated to grow by 12.5% between 2020 to 2030.