NOT LISTED FOR SALE

656 Cedar St Unit 5 San Carlos, CA 94070

Howard Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,238,000 - $1,379,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
$350/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 20, 2022

Last sale price $1,250,000 $868 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,533/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Skyline View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Brittan Acres Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2022

Bright 2 bedroom townhome in the heart of sunny San Carlos! Lots of upgrades and designer touches in this move-in ready home. 2 en suite bathrooms upstairs and convenient half-bath downstairs. Wonderful wood-burning fireplace, private patio, and spacious kitchen make it easy to entertain. In-unit laundry room. Secure, underground parking with 2 assigned spaces. Quiet building with only 6 units. Pet freindly. Walk to everything in this vibrant downtown location: shopping, dining, parks, and transportation. You will love living here.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Macdonald

David J. Macdonald Real Estate License #00335750 Listed on: 03/27/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Gore

Compass License #02074381

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,520

Year Built

  • 1985

Lot Details

  • East Facing Home
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate
  • Secured Garage or Parking

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • Individual Gas Meter

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, exterior painting, insurance - common area, maintenance - common area, roof
  • Cedar Arms Association

Amenities

  • Courtyard

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,520

Year Built

1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: Residential
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 37
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Building: 6
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1440
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1985

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Ice Maker, Ice Maker, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1440
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Controlled / Secured Access, Fire Alarm, Secured Garage / Parking
  • Bedrooms: More Than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Inside, Upper Floor, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Half On Ground Floor, Showers Over Tubs - 2+, Skylight, Tubs - 2+, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Bbq Area, Courtyard, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Property Faces: East
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Covered Parking, Electric Gate, Enclosed, Gate / Door Opener, Underground Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 350
  • HOA Documents: Articles Of Incorporation, Assoc. Membership Pre-Approval Reqd, Budget, Bylaws, Cc&rs, Financial Statement, Minutes, Reserve Study, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Insurance - Common Area, Maintenance - Common Area, Roof
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Cedar Arms

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Brittan Acres Elementary
  • Middle School: Central Middle
  • High School: Sequoia High
  • High School: 674
  • Elementary School: 613
  • Middle School: 619

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1776
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7735.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7735.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities
  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2002
Sold by
Shirley Griffin Living Trust
Bought by
Roelofs Kristen V
Current Estimated Value
$1,283,741

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1995
Sold by
Landry Michael and Landry Lori S
Bought by
Kennedy Helen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
7.59%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1994
Sold by
Landry Michael and Landry Lori S
Bought by
Landry Michael and Landry Lori S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Roelofs Kristen V $338,000 American Title Co
Kennedy Helen M $233,000 Old Republic Title Company
Landry Michael -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Roelofs Kristen V $265,000
Previous Owner Kennedy Helen M $105,000
Previous Owner Landry Michael $199,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/20/2022 05/20/22 Sold $1,250,000 +2.0% $868 / Sq Ft
04/21/2022 04/21/22 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2022 03/27/22 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $851 / 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 $16,520 $1,326,510 $397,953 $928,557
2023 $16,520 $1,250,000 $375,000 $875,000
2022 $3,089 $148,869 $40,390 $108,479
2021 $3,010 $145,951 $39,599 $106,352
2020 $2,940 $144,455 $39,193 $105,262
2019 $2,872 $141,624 $38,425 $103,199
2018 $2,779 $138,848 $37,672 $101,176
2017 $2,708 $136,127 $36,934 $99,193
2016 $2,616 $133,459 $36,210 $97,249
2015 $2,610 $131,456 $35,667 $95,789
2014 $2,405 $128,882 $34,969 $93,913
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Macdonald

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    David Macdonald

    David J. Macdonald Real Estate

    (650) 592-1104

    3 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    David Macdonald
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  • Emily Gore

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Emily Gore

    Compass

    (650) 690-5656

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Emily Gore
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81884176

MLSListings

APN: 112-270-050

California San Mateo County San Carlos 94070 Howard Park

656 Cedar St Unit 5, San Carlos, CA

This home is located at 656 Cedar St Unit 5, San Carlos, CA 94070 since 27 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,283,741, approximately $891 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 656 Cedar St Unit 5 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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