$2,280,000
SOLD MAY 7, 2025

1137 Elm St San Carlos, CA 94070

El Sereno Corte Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,190 Sq Ft
4,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,916 Per Sq Ft

24% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Brittan Acres Elementary School Rated A
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Charming 3-bedroom 1948 cottage in sought after White Oaks neighborhood in San Carlos with an amazing backyard gardener's paradise. The living room with fireplace and big picture windows overlooks a majestic Magnolia tree and flower garden. The spacious eat-in kitchen with gas range has new hardwood floors. The formal dining room with french doors to the side deck and path to the backyard, is perfect for outdoor entertaining. All 3 bedrooms are roomy and flooded with natural light. The vintage tile bathroom has a tub and separate stall shower and new vanity. The custom built pergola and brick patio are the focal point of this storybook backyard and garden surrounded by fruit trees, roses, and vegetable beds. The 2-car garage has a custom workbench and storage loft area. Recent improvements include newly replaced furnace, refinished hardwood floors, and freshly painted interior. Walking distance to top-rated schools and Burton Park, just 2 blocks from shops & dining on vibrant Laurel Street, and easy access to Hwy 101.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stacy Lynch

Marin's Finest License #01847706

Co-Listed By

Vince Sheehan

Marin's Finest License #00572798

Last Buyer's Agent

Talia Citron

Compass License #01987761

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,589

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,190 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed
  • Pergola

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • TV Antenna

Community Details

  • Oak Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-342-080

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,589

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1102
  • Stories: 1
  • Property Faces: South
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1190.00
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub, Window
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Tile Counter
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Pergola, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 2.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, TV Antenna
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: San Mateo
  • Middle/Junior School District: Sequoia Union High

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 051-342-080
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1948

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: San Carlos Elem
  • School District (County): San Mateo

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2021
Sold by
Fisher Phyllis Ann
Total Days on Market
6

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2013
Sold by
Fisher John F and Fisher Phyllis A
Bought by
Fisher John F and Fisher Phyllis A

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Sold $2,280,000 +24.0% $1,916 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $1,838,000 -- $1,545 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $2,589 $101,501 $32,962 $68,539
2022 $2,474 $99,512 $32,316 $67,196
2021 $2,401 $97,562 $31,683 $65,879
2020 $2,334 $96,563 $31,359 $65,204
2019 $2,270 $94,671 $30,745 $63,926
2018 $2,190 $92,816 $30,143 $62,673
2017 $2,123 $90,997 $29,552 $61,445
2016 $2,040 $89,214 $28,973 $60,241
2015 $2,035 $87,875 $28,538 $59,337
2014 $2,108 $86,154 $27,979 $58,175
Source: Public Records

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 425018506

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 051-342-080

California San Mateo County San Carlos 94070 El Sereno Corte

1137 Elm St, San Carlos, CA

Homes for Sale in San Carlos, CA

This home is located at 1137 Elm St, San Carlos, CA 94070 and is currently priced at $2,280,000, approximately $1,915 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 1137 Elm St is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Brittan Acres Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Sequoia High School.

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