San Carlos

San Carlos is situated about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose in San Mateo County. Known as the ‘City of Good Living, this small city offers an array of great things to see and do for the whole family from museums and art galleries to wineries, breweries, parks, reserves and more. You can enjoy a pedestrian lifestyle in its vibrant downtown.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Reading Bug is a local, family-owned, independent bookstore that sells a wide range of children's books, music, toys, and accessories. Founded by Diane and Lauren Savage in 2008, the family-friendly bookstore is imaginatively designed and decorated like an enchanted forest and creates unique and memorable experiences for children and their families through a love of literacy. Offering comfortable seating in the form of toadstools and boasting surprises around every corner, The Reading Bug bookstore hosts an extensive calendar of special events such as book clubs and craft days, author visits, sing-alongs, story times, and discussion groups, and has a dedicated event space for special occasions and functions.

HOUSING and REAL ESTATE CURRENT MARKET

Residential areas in San Carlos are a mix of modern condos in the downtown flat area and in the southwestern hillsides. More classic mid-century and contemporary single-family homes are located in the hills with plenty of breath-taking views of the Bay.

Here’s a peek of San Carlos’ Real Estate Market fluctuations. For a more in-depth analysis visit my San Carlos Market Watch page