San Carlos Housing Market Report May 2025•San Mateo County, California

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Housing Prices in San Carlos, CA

How much do homes in San Carlos, CA cost?

Median List Price

Median List Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in a given area are listed. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$1,023,999$881/SqFt
-$814,000
-44.3%

Based on all homes listed in May 2025

Insight

The list price of homes in San Carlos has decreased by 44.3% since April.

Summary: The median home list price in San Carlos was $1,023,999 in May 2025, down 44.3% from the previous month, and the median price per square foot was $881.

Median List Price By Cities

Median List Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange MoM
Redwood City
-33.5%
San Carlos
-44.3%

Median List Price By Bedrooms

Median List Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
1--
N/A
2$985K$985K
0.0%
3$1.8M$1.0M
-43.0%
4$1.9M-
N/A
5--
N/A

Summary: San Carlos housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -43.0%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 5 bedroom homes did not change.

How does San Carlos, CA compare with other places?

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San Carlos, CA

Housing supply in San Carlos, CA

How many homes are available in San Carlos, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
4Last MonthMay 2025
32 months agoApr 2025
+33.3 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The San Carlos real estate market had 4 homes for sale in May 2025, a 33.3 % increase compared to Apr 2025.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
211
0.0%
313
+200.0%
410
-100.0%
500
0.0%

Summary: San Carlos housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +200.0%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -100.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in San Carlos, CA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price2 Homes

At Asking Price0 Home

Under Asking Price0 Home

Insight

If you're buying a home in San Carlos, you could pay more than the asking price. 100% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 2 homes were sold or pending in San Carlos in May 2025, up by 100.0% month-over-month. Of the 2 sold homes, 0% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and and 100% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for San Carlos, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in San Carlos, CA?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days1 Home

30 – 90 Days0 Home

Over 90 Days0 Home

Insight

Many homes in San Carlos are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2025, 2 homes were sold in San Carlos; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Listing Age

Average Listing Age
This is the average number of days an active home has been on the market.
Last Month1 month agoChange MoM
40 DaysLast MonthMay 2025
54 Days1 month agoApr 2025
-25.9 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: Homes in San Carlos had an average listing age of 40 days in May 2025, down by 25.9% compared to the previous month.

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Based on information from San Francisco MLS, and Fresno Association of REALTORS® MLS for the period 04/01/2025 - 06/01/2025

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Based on information from the Fresno Association of REALTORS® (alternatively, from the Fresno MLS). All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. The information being provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be
interested in purchasing.

Copyright 2025 Fresno Association of Realtors. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 6/20/2025, 12:45:32 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.