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A highly-walkable neighborhood in downtown Belmont
A sophisticated sidewalk system and easily accessible shopping centers make Carlmont one of the most walkable neighborhoods in the city of Belmont. Its hilly terrain also allows for some San Francisco Bay views, making walks around this downtown neighborhood a scenic experience. The major employment hubs of San Francisco and Silicon Valley sit about 20 miles in each direction, situating Carlmont as a popular commuter location. It also offers homebuyers larger lots, attracting those looking for more space while staying close to major cities. It's thriving park system and highly-rated schools are also a major draw to the area.
Carlmont houses most of the city's retail and dining spots
The Carlmont Village Shopping Center sits at the corner of Ralston Avenue and Alameda de las Pulgas. There, residents can find Lunardi's Market and Hassett ACE Hardware. There are also several popular eateries, including Jim Burg's, formerly Waterdog Tavern. This indoor-outdoor restaurant serves New American cuisine. A large Safeway grocery store and the Belmont Village Shopping Center are on the neighborhood's east end. The center is full of shops and eateries, including, Iron Gate, one of the oldest fine dining stops on the peninsula. It is a high-end French-American restaurant known for its steak Diane and French onion soup. The Hollywood movie-themed Godfather's Burger Lounge is just a short walk away. It is known for its large organic burgers and American cuisine.
Downtown Belmont has shopping and dining for residents of Carlmont.
Carlmont residents have variety of food and entertainment options.
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Carlmont is known for its diverse architecture
Popular styles include Tudor Revival, Mediterranean, contemporary, traditional and ranch-style homes. There is also a mix of new construction and homes built between the 1920s and 1960s. Smaller two- to three-bedroom homes can sell for $1.8 million to $2.5 million, while larger three- to four-bedroom dwellings can sell for more than $3 million.
An aerial view of various homes in Carlmont.
Tudor Revival style homes are popular in Carlmont.
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Twin Pines Park is a popular location for community events in Carlmont.
Twin Pines Park is a popular venue for community events
The Annual Celebrate the Music Festival is the largest community event of the year. It serves as a fundraiser for area schools' music programs and works to highlight local musicians. It is held every April. Twin Pines hosts several other seasonal events, including Christmas ornament and cookie decorating, an Easter egg hunt and a sweetheart dance.
Twin Pines Park is centrally located
The 10-acre Twin Pines Park offers shaded pavilions, a playground and picnic areas. The Belmont Historical Society is in the Belmont Manor House on the ground. It serves as an art gallery and events venue. McDougal Park is another popular recreation ground. It is located just outside the neighborhood and has a ballfield, basketball court, playground and picnic area. Waterdog Lake and Open Space Park is less than a mile from the Carlmont Village Shopping Center. This nature park is a favorite among the biking community. "People really care about the Waterdog Park. They want to be outdoors as much as possible," says John Kinninger, the lead mechanic at the local Belmont Bikes. He's been working in the area since 2019. Waterdog Park features a lake, open space and a trail system.
Twin Pines Park is in the Belmont, CA neighborhood of Carlmont.
McDougal Park is in the Cordes neighborhood in Belmont, CA.
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State Route 82, U.S. Route 101 are nearby
California State Route 82 runs through the east end of the neighborhood, making travel to San Mateo, nearly 6 miles away, easy. San Francisco is about 23 miles away and can be reached by traveling north on nearby U.S. Route 101. Air travel is also easily accessible. San Carlos Airport is just over 2 miles away in neighboring San Carlos. For international travel, San Francisco International Airport is 10 miles north. Carlmont is served by the Bay Area Rapid Transit system. Public bus stops are along Alameda de las Puglas, Chula Vista Drive, El Camino Real and Ralston Avenue. The city has also been investing in bike lane upgrades. "They just did a bunch of work on a section of bike lanes," Kinninger says. "They made them more robust."
Carlmont is serviced by Caltrain.
Carlmont offers easy access to the 101 and 280 freeways.
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School choice includes Charles Armstrong School, which specialized in teaching kids with dyslexia
Kids may attend schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District. They can go to Central Elementary School and Ralston Middle School, graded an A-minus or better on Niche. Many move up to Carlmont High School in the Sequoia Union High School District. Niche ranked it the No. 3 best public high school in San Mateo County and gave it an A-plus grade. Carlmont is also home to the Charles Armstrong School, an independent school that offers specialized programs for kids with dyslexia. Notre Dame de Namur University is also less than 1 mile away.
A small lending library outside of Central Elementary School.
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Parks in this Area
Barrett Park
McDougal Park
Belameda Park
Twin Pines Park
Cedar Street Park
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
18 min drive
Bus
Alameda De Las Pulgas & El Verano Way
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Chula Vista Dr & Solana Dr
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El Camino Real & Harbor Blvd
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Chula Vista Dr & Ralston Ave
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Ralston Ave & Twin Pines Park
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Alameda De Las Pulgas & Ralston Ave
Carlmont Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Carlmont, Belmont sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Carlmont, Belmont over the last 12 months is $468,725, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,969
Median Age
47
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$132,758
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$167,944
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.2%
College Graduates
63%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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