What is the median home price in San Carlos right now?
As of Q1 2026, San Carlos median home price is $2,350,000, at $1175/sqft.
San Carlos · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15
San Carlos real estate market report, Q1 2026.
Updated by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who transacts in San Carlos regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.
San Carlos Q1 2026 in 4 numbers
Median price
$2,350,000
$/sqft
$1175
Days on market
11
YoY appreciation
+3.8%
Roger's read on San Carlos
The market right now.
Family-anchored suburban with one of the strongest small-town downtowns on the Peninsula. Schools highly rated. Hills neighborhoods offer views.
Insider note: Howard Park area is the family-house sweet spot. White Oaks neighborhood has the elementary-school catchment premium. San Carlos Hills offers views.
Who's buying here right now: Peninsula families wanting walkability + schools, Move-up from Redwood City / Belmont, Long-term hold.
What this market is NOT: A starter market. Entry pricing crossed $2M in 2024.
San Carlos Q1 2026 FAQ
How long are homes sitting on the market in San Carlos?
11 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.
Is San Carlos appreciating?
Year-over-year East Bay metro appreciation: +3.8%. Inventory is up +22% YoY across the metro, which has stabilized days-on-market.
Is now a good time to buy in San Carlos?
San Carlos median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 11, buyers have slightly more leverage than in 2024. Roger advises on the specific math for your situation.
Is now a good time to sell in San Carlos?
11 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.
What's the San Carlos price-per-sqft trend?
San Carlos is currently at $1175/sqft. Howard Park area is the family-house sweet spot. White Oaks neighborhood has the elementary-school catchment premium. San Carlos Hills offers views.
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