NOT LISTED FOR SALE

70 Ensenada Rd San Carlos, CA 94070

Cordes Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,857,356 - $4,512,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,145 Sq Ft
$801/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 21, 2025

Last sale price $3,900,000 $758 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,448 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Bay View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Arundel Elementary School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck

About This Home

As of October 2025

A distinguished, turnkey mid-Peninsula residence offering sweeping 180 views from every level. This 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home encompasses generous living space, thoughtfully designed for both gracious entertaining and tranquil family living. Featuring elegant finishes, abundant natural light, and spacious rooms, highlights include a spectacular primary suite, custom wine cellar, dual-oven kitchen with island and pantry, and four fireplaces. The home is supported by premium systems throughout. Nestled above the heart of San Carlos, you are just moments from downtowns vibrant shops and dining, with easy access to Silicon Valley, SFO, and San Francisco. Located within top-rated schools Arundel Elementary, Tierra Linda Middle, and Carlmont High, this home redefines extraordinary living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jenn Gilson

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01889172 Listed on: 09/18/2025

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Bob Bredel

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01493564

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 8,795 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Front Yard
  • Hillside Location
  • Zoning described as R10006

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Reinforced Concrete Foundation
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,145 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Bay Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 045-292-060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

8,795 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 5145
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Zoning Description: R10006
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Bar, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Gas, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 5145
  • Stories: 3
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Utility Room, Inside, Tub / Sink, Washer
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Recreation Room, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Tile, Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Stone, Updated Bath, Oversized Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Reinforced Concrete, Pillars / Posts / Piers, Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tile, Concrete
  • View: Bay
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced Front
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener
  • Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Vaulted Ceiling, Bay Window, Wet Bar

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Hillside
  • Parcel Number: 045-292-060
  • Lot Acres: 0.2019
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8795.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8795.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2025
Closed on
Oct 15, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jenn Gilson
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bob Bredel
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$3,900,000
Sold Price
$3,900,000
Views
50
Current Estimated Value
$4,120,339

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$220,339
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.68%
Original Mortgage
$2,730,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,719,427
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,400,912

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$725,000
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

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
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,000
Interest Rate
6.2%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$3,900,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
-- None Listed On Document
$725,000 None Available
$608,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Amrock Inc
-- None Available
-- Commonwealth Land Title Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $2,730,000
Previous Owner $725,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $227,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Sold $3,900,000 0.0% $758 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2025 09/18/25 For Sale $3,900,000 -- $758 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $14,314 $1,126,878 $563,439 $563,439
2023 $14,314 $1,083,122 $541,561 $541,561
2022 $13,474 $1,061,886 $530,943 $530,943
2021 $13,283 $1,041,066 $520,533 $520,533
2020 $13,136 $1,030,392 $515,196 $515,196
2019 $12,902 $1,010,190 $505,095 $505,095
2018 $12,564 $990,384 $495,192 $495,192
2017 $12,400 $970,966 $485,483 $485,483
2016 $12,140 $951,928 $475,964 $475,964
2015 $12,099 $937,630 $468,815 $468,815
2014 $11,746 $919,264 $459,632 $459,632
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jenn Gilson

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jenn Gilson

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    (650) 642-6957

    3 in this area

    166 Total Sales

    Jenn Gilson
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  • Bob Bredel

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Bob Bredel

    Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

    (650) 520-9343

    19 in this area

    173 Total Sales

    Bob Bredel
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82019125

MLSListings

APN: 045-292-060

California San Mateo County San Carlos 94070 Cordes

70 Ensenada Rd, San Carlos, CA

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