San Carlos
San Carlos
They call San Carlos the "City of Good Living" and that's quite a statement considering how other mid-Peninsula cities and neighborhoods could claim that title. But San Carlos truly is a nice little gem, with abundant sunshine, parks, trails and a modernized downtown (Laurel Avenue), that has plenty of solid restaurants, markets, specialty stores and other retail. As with other mid-Peninsula communities, there are options in the flats or on the hills. The price per foot in the flats, is one of the heftiest, particularly in the White Oaks neighborhood, but the walkability to downtown and wider surface streets support the continued appeal. If you're looking for a bit more house, then searching on Crestview Drive, near Big Canyon Park and at the base of Eaton Park might be a strong fit. Commute wise, the 280 bends towards San Carlos, so it gives you more options. Wonderful elementary and middle schools, shared high school district with neighboring Belmont and ample community resources make growing a family a bit more seamless. Entry level homes, fixer uppers or turnkey, tend to move fairly quickly and the sticker shock is real, but timing is everything and if you are committed to San Carlos, and can move decisively, it is possible to have it all.
