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Historic homes, contemporary new builds and top-tier schools in San Carlos
With everything from barely updated early 20th-century homes to contemporary apartments slated for completion in 2024, Cordes is a snapshot of the past, present and future in San Carlos. In fact, it’s believed to be the site of the first home in the city, an adobe structure built in the early 1800s at the corner of present-day Magnolia Avenue and Cedar Street. “Cordes is an older but super strong community. It’s very welcoming and really caters toward families,” says Mariana Pappalardo, a real estate agent and team lead of the Pappalardo Group at Compass, as well as a member of the prestigious Top Agent Network.
Having raised her own kids in San Carlos, Pappalardo says that access to top-tier schools is the biggest draw for buyers. “This is one of the few neighborhoods in the city zoned for Carlmont High, which is a huge benefit,” she says. Proximity to San Carlos’ culinary corridor of Laurel Street is also a plus, and Pappalardo says some residents may even be able to walk to the downtown area, “depending on if they live in the flats or the hills,” she says. Access to downtown also means access to major thoroughfares like Highway 101 and public transportation via Caltrain, which makes it easy to get to employment centers in San Francisco to the north and Silicon Valley to the south.
An illustration of housing history in San Carlos
Because many of the neighborhood’s original homes still stand, Cordes’ housing stock often features reduced square footage and eclectic style choices ranging from Pueblo Revival to modern minimalism. “Back then, San Carlos didn’t have the affluence that neighboring cities had. That’s why the homes are smaller,” Pappalardo says, noting that buyers do “remodel quite a bit.” But single-family homes aren’t the only structures to grace these hilly streets: Housing stock also includes renovated duplexes, luxury condos and high-rise apartments, some of which are still in construction. While hilltop homes with views of the Bay usually command higher prices close to $3 million, buyers can expect to find single-family options listed between $1.7 million and $2.6 million, while condos are generally priced under a million.
Homes in Cordes come in a wide range of architectural styles.
Duplexes are common in Cordes.
Cordes was gradually developed in the last century.
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Students benefit from Carlmont enrollment zone
Students can attend Arundel Elementary before moving on to Mariposa Upper Elementary in fourth grade and Tierra Linda Middle in sixth grade, all of which maintain grades of A on Niche. Many students will then attend Carlmont High, which boasts a grade of A-plus on Niche and offers a competitive Biotechnology Institute for teens interested in science careers.
Arundel Elementary School provides education in the neighborhood of
San Carlos.
Carlmont High School is tucked into the hills.
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Local sports at Arguello Park
After a busy day at Arundel Elementary, kids often appreciate a trip to Arguello Park’s playground right next door. At more than 23 acres, Arguello is the largest park in the community and hosts local baseball and tennis matches. Natural trails also provide space for calm walks, while the neighboring Santa Cruz Mountains invite hikers looking for a challenge. Dogs and their owners also enjoy making new friends at City Hall Dog Park, where trainers can utilize on-site agility equipment.
City Hall Park near Cordes has a dog park.
Cordes is next to City Hall Park and San Carlos City Hall.
Cordes dogs mingle in City Hall Dog Park.
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Good eats on Laurel Street
With proximity to downtown San Carlos, residents of Cordes enjoy easy access to some of the best shopping and dining options in the city. Walkable Laurel Street is the local culinary hub, with international cuisines ranging from Burmese to Georgian and everything in between. Across El Camino Real, the San Carlos Marketplace is a popular center for retail shopping, and there’s even a Lucky grocery store a few blocks away.
Cordes residents can make their way to downtown San Carlos for shopping and dining.
Cordes has many shopping and dining options.
Cordes residents have a wide range of dining options downtown.
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Caltrain connects to SF and Silicon Valley
From downtown San Carlos, residents can easily get to major employment centers like San Francisco and Silicon Valley via Caltrain, the local light rail. Highway 101 also provides a convenient route up the coast to the San Francisco International Airport, which is less than 15 miles away.
San Carlos knows how to throw a party
Often dubbed the biggest fall festival on the San Francisco Peninsula, the San Carlos Art & Wine Faire has attracted visitors from all over the Bay Area for 30 years. Weekly farmers markets also bring a crowd to Laurel Street, as does the annual Hometown Days parade.
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Parks in this Area
Arguello Park
Hillcrest Circle Park
McDougal Park
Rosek park
Twin Pines Park
Cedar Street Park
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
21 min drive
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El Camino Real & Oak St
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El Camino Real & Hull Dr
Cordes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cordes, San Carlos sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cordes, San Carlos over the last 12 months is $730,000, up 40% 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
6,706
Median Age
42
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$195,081
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$202,087
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
College Graduates
65%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.7%
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®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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