Get Your Mortgage Phil: California: San Carlos

San Carlos, California, 97070, is a real down-home kind of place, located on the Peninsula in San Mateo County, mid-way between San Francisco and San Jose. The motto of our town is "The City of Good Living."

Well, this story I came across today shows that is more than empty words--San Carlos really is the City of Good Living!

Last month a Good Samaritan found several $100 bills dancing along a downtown sidewalk, in the heart of our shopping area; looking further, he saw a whole stack of bills, totaling $2,000. He immediately took the money to the Police Department, where it was held for safekeeping.

Meanwhile, the woman who had withdrawn the cash from the local Wells Fargo Bank discovered a hole in her jacket pocket and the cash gone. After properly identifying herself, and with the assistance of the bank teller, the police were able to turn the money over to her. The thankful woman not only gave the finder some award, but made a donation to the police department's Juvenile Diversion Program. The police also acknowledged the Samaritan with their Citizen Appreciation Coin.

If you want to learn more about living on the Peninsula, log onto the Facebook page, Peninsula Living. San Carlos might just be the place you want to call home. Our real estate market is strong and active, and it's the people who help make it so great, not to mention the hiking, biking, trail running, schools, youth sports, rec center classes, concerts, farmers' markets, shops, libraries, etc.!

Market Report: Real Estate Activity, San Carlos, California

It's interesting to compare market activity in San Carlos, California during the first quarter of 2009 and 2010. Although listings have picked up these last few weeks, during the first quarter of years they were sparse.

Following is a glimpse of what we saw for single family residences in San Carlos. If you'd like details about condominiums or your particular neighborhood in town, give me a call.

San Carlos Elms, located at 707 Elm Street in downtown San Carlos, California, is a rental housing community created for Seniors looking for the comforts of home in a supportive, friendly environment.



Whether you are selling your San Mateo County or Silicon Valley home, or are moving into the area from afar, living in your own apartment at the beautiful San Carlos Elms offers opportunities to:

• Feel at home with your own furnishings and family treasures in your own apartment
  
• Join in the on-site activities programs, enjoy the crafts room, library, game room, exercise room and spacious lounge
• Stroll to the nearby San Carlos Adult Center, the beautiful downtown library, and the charming San Carlos shops, restaurants and services
• Make new friends, and entertain visiting family and friends
  
• Enjoy the freedom from home upkeep to pursue the pleasures that you enjoy in life
• Relax with the blend of independent apartment-style living with the security and supportive services that help create a safe, happy life

To learn more, check out San Carlos Elms, or give the staff a call at 650-595-1500. You just might have found the right home.

price:$1,950,000 MLS#/ListingId:80934264 Property Type: Single Family Square Feet: 2,930 sqft Year Built: 1958  

This San Carlos,CA home for sale in Devonshire Canyon sits on an oak studded 1.17 acre parcel at the very end of Devonshire Canyon in the hills behind San Carlos, this classic California home for sale offers the seclusion and aesthetics of a bygone era with all the modernn conveniences. The original home,nestled under an oak canopy,has been renovated by the family with carefully selected mid century details and updated systems featuring the most current amenities. This home for sale was built in 1958 by Francis Duffield,a local contractor and San Carlos resident since 1947 and this is it's first time on the market. This home for sale Originally built with a stable behind the pool site,access to canyon trails still exists. This San Carlos, CA home for sale in Devonshire Canyon is a Mid Century Rancher With Modern Amenities On A 50,000+ Square Foot Parcel. There are many possibilities with this home for sale- a stable, guest cottage, boat and RV parking. This home for sale is truly a unique property- a secluded private country setting yet minutes to downtown San Carlos and acclaimed schools.

this home for sale will be open for previewing: sunday, August 09, 2009 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

median home values in Devonshire Canyon are around $1,253,100

median rental price in Devonshire Canyon $2,042

the most popular range of home values in Devonshire Canyon is $1,032,000 - $1,548,00 representing 43.1% of home values in Devonshire Canyon.

making this home for sale above average. 

San Carlos Elementary School District
San Carlos residents are served by the San Carlos Elementary School District. 

Students in San Carlos can attend one of two public high schools (Carlmont & Sequoia High Schools) operated by the Sequoia Union High School District.There are also charter high schools that serve San Carlos high school students - Aurora High School which is operating now and San Carlos High School which is scheduled to start offering classes in Fall 2003.

This San Carlos, CA home for sale in Devonshire Canyon is within minutes of 8 parks located in San Carlos, CA. My favorite park is Cedar park. Cedar Park is minutes away from this home for sale one of the smaller parks in San Carlos, as it occupies only 2/3 of an acre. But that’s actually part of what makes it attractive. Since it’s on the smaller side and relatively unknown, this park isn’t usually all that busy. The playground equipment is relatively new, and is similar to what you’ll find at Burton Park…There’s also a full-sized basketball court. Even though the park is a little out-of-the-way, it’s still only a few blocks from the northern stretch of downtown San Carlos and this  beautiful home for sale. So it’s a snap to grab a sandwich at the Bullpen Deli or a coffee at Starbucks, and within a few minutes you’re enjoying a quiet lunch break outdoors. Downtown San Carlos is only a few blocks away, so getting food for your picnic is a snap.

San Carlos, Spanish for Saint Charles, is a city in San Mateo County on the San Francisco Peninsula. It is a small residential suburb located between Belmont to the north and Redwood City to the south.

Events throughout the year bring locals and visitors to the streets to celebrate. Included in the things to do in San Carlos all within minutes of this home for sale:

The 19th Annual San Carlos Summer Concerts 2009 Presented by Mills-Peninsula Women’s Center are held Friday Evenings 6:00 - 8:00pm July 10 - August 14 at Burton Park full schedule of concerts

also minutes away from this home for sale is the Hiller Aviation Museum. which features:50 aircraft exhibits and numerous displays such as 1869 “Avitor” Hermes Jr. (first aeroplane to fly - unmanned); 1883, 1905, & 1911 gliders (Montgomery); 1911 Eugene Ely’s Curtiss Pusher (the first plane to land on a ship); 1913 Lincoln Beechey’s “Little Looper” (first aerobatics airplane); 1945 Hiller 360 (first inherently-stable helicopter to be licensed by the FAA); 1955 Flying Platform (first ducted fan, man-carrying, VTOL aircraft); 1956 XROE Rotorcycle (fully collapsible helicopter); 1970 Boing 747 cockpit (interactive display). The Hiller Aviation Museum Phone: (650) 654-0200 /601 Skyway Road. San Carlos, CA 94070.

There is also a Museum of San Carlos History located at 533 Laurel Street in San Carlos that is open to the public. Just minutes away from this home for sale

Hometown Days, the Art & Wine Faire and the Heritage Walk. Call (650) 802-4354.

Hot Harvest Nights - Farmer's Market Thursday Nights. Held on Laurel Street minutes from this home for sale in Downtown San Carlos, Hot Harvest Nights features displays and goods from local San Carlos merchants and farmers from the area. With all of its features and all of the great goings on in the community this home for sale is a must see.

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