San Carlos Homes for Sale

Perhaps one of the most scenic neighborhoods in the San Diego area, San Carlos is in the eastern part of the city, just south of Mission Trails Regional Park at the foot of Cowles Mountain. San Carlos homes for sale run the gamut from the original ranch-style built in the 1960s & 70s, to split levels & two-story homes built in the 1990s as well as newer construction in the mission style. Square footage in these homes range from 1,792-3,500 square feet & are priced from $474K to over $1 million.

San Carlos Real Estate Stats

Average Home Price $873K
Lowest Price $3.9K
Highest Price $1.3M
Total Real Estate Listings 11
Avg. Days On Market 14
Avg. Price/SQFT $510

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Homes for sale in San Carlos

Most of the San Carlos real estate area was ranch land a century ago, and the area retains a rural vibe, even with new developments. Floor plans range from 2-5 bedrooms with multiple bed/bath combos. Square footage in these homes range from 1,792-3,500 square feet and are priced from $474,000 to over $1 million. There are also condominiums and townhomes for sale starting at under 1,500 square feet at $100,000 and up. Many of the original houses have been updated and improved with pools, patios, room additions and second stories, giving the former tract housing a unique look.

San Carlos Real Estate for SaleThe focal point of this community is definitely Mission Trails Regional Park and the summit at Cowles Mountain, from which hikers have a panoramic view of San Diego County and beyond on a clear day. The 1.5-mile hike to the top is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The park offers a variety of pursuits like hiking, boating, kayaking, picnicking, fishing, and jogging. Dogs are welcome on a leash. For more organized play, the fields at Pershing Middle School are available for public use when school is not in session. Choose from the large, dirt field, basketball and tennis courts, jogging track or artificial turf soccer fields.  The San Carlos Recreation Center on Lake Badin Avenue provides a number of youth sports leagues and clinics as well as day camps for school breaks and Parent’s Night Out every second Friday of the month.

Because San Carols is rimmed by Interstates 8 and 805 and Highways 52 and 125, getting around the greater San Diego metropolitan area is a breeze. There are a number of conveniences in the way of groceries, drug stores, restaurants and retail all within an easy driving distance. Downtown San Diego is less than 20 minutes away. In addition to San Diego International Airport, the regional Montgomery Field is nearby with three runways and two helipads.

San Carlos Homes for Sale & School Information

San Carlos Homes for SaleThere are a number of public schools in the area. They include Daillard, Gage, Green, and Benchley/Weinberger Elementary Schools, Lewis and Pershing Middle Schools and Patrick Henry High School.

Higher education institutions are also plentiful. Grossmont College and San Diego State University are nearby and many other colleges and universities are a reasonably short drive away.

Call us at 619-665-5360 today, or contact us online to discuss your wish list for the perfect San Carlos home to suit your needs.

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