$3,500,000
SOLD FEB 3, 2025
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,900 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,207 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Arundel Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2025

A very special offering in the lower hills of San Carlos. Situated on an expansive 15,000 square foot lot, this impressive home boasts commanding, direct views of the San Francisco Bay. The main home consists of nearly 3,000 square feet of permitted living space, plus an additional 500 square feet of bonus space. There is a detached three car garage which offers a variety of flexible use options. The home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main level, including an ensuite. The lower level of the home has an oversized primary suite, office area, lounge area and separate bathroom. The highlight to this home is a spacious living room which allows for an abundance of natural light and views from every angle. Beyond its gated driveway, this property boasts a serene landscape, fruit trees and mature oaks throughout. Enjoy the very best schools San Carlos has to offer. This property is assigned to Arundel Elementary, Tierra Linda Middle School and Carlmont High School. Please join us at our open house on Saturday, January 11th and Sunday, January 12th from 1:30-4:00 pm. A complete disclosure package is available for interested parties.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bob Bredel

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01493564 Listed on: 01/09/2025

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Henry Chu

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01855861

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,562

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R10006

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Forest
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry in unit

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 049-273-040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,562

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 70
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2900
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Zoning Description: R10006
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Living Sq Ft: 2900
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Forest / Woods, Garden / Greenbelt, Water
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Floor Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Arundel Elementary
  • Middle School: Tierra Linda Middle
  • High School: Carlmont High
  • High School: 617
  • Elementary School: 603
  • Middle School: 1044

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 049-273-040
  • Lot Acres: 0.3487
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 15190.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 15190.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Arundel Elementary
  • High School Text: Carlmont High
  • Middle School Text: Tierra Linda Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2025
Closed on
Jan 27, 2025
Sold by
Roland Ruehl and Roland Devon Ruehl
Bought by
Lo-Chui Family Trust and Lo
Seller's Agent
Bob Bredel
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Henry Chu
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$3,350,000
Sold Price
$3,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
4.48%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$3,538,313

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,313
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.39%
Original Mortgage
$2,625,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,608,729
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$921,251

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2017
Sold by
Ruehl Roland and Ruehl Devon
Bought by
Ruehl Roland and Ruehl Devon Magella Gahagan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2002
Sold by
Johnson Bruce B and Johnson Karla M
Bought by
Ruehl Roland and Ruehl Devon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 1999
Sold by
Bokelman Robert U and Bokelman Kathro A
Bought by
Johnson Bruce B and Johnson Karla M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$594,350
Interest Rate
7.82%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,500,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $905,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $792,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,625,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $391,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $703,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $132,750 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $729,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $186,005 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $785,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $748,750 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $183,948 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $594,350 No Value Available
Closed $118,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Sold $3,500,000 +4.5% $1,207 / Sq Ft
01/12/2025 01/12/25 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Sale $3,350,000 -- $1,155 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $16,562 $1,336,946 $668,473 $668,473
2023 $16,562 $1,285,032 $642,516 $642,516
2022 $15,575 $1,259,836 $629,918 $629,918
2021 $15,359 $1,235,134 $617,567 $617,567
2020 $15,195 $1,222,470 $611,235 $611,235
2019 $14,943 $1,198,500 $599,250 $599,250
2018 $14,552 $1,175,000 $587,500 $587,500
2017 $14,367 $1,151,962 $575,981 $575,981
2016 $14,071 $1,129,376 $564,688 $564,688
2015 $14,022 $1,112,412 $556,206 $556,206
2014 $13,632 $1,090,622 $545,311 $545,311
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81989900

MLSListings

APN: 049-273-040