Skip to content
San Carlos

Welcome to

San Carlos

San Carlos sits in the middle of the Peninsula, with downtown Laurel Street, Caltrain access, and easy reach to both the bay and the hills.

San Carlos

Where the Peninsula feels easy and connected

Overview

San Carlos is centrally located on the Peninsula, between San Mateo to the north and Redwood City to the south. That middle position is part of the appeal. You can reach San Francisco or the South Bay tech corridor without committing to a long drive in either direction.

The city runs from the flatter neighborhoods near the bay up into the hills to the west, so the housing and the views shift quite a bit depending on where you land. I am happy to walk you through how those different pockets compare when you are ready to start looking.


Downtown and Getting Around

Laurel Street is the heart of San Carlos, a walkable downtown stretch with shops and places to eat that draws people from the surrounding neighborhoods. It gives the city a real center, which is not something every Peninsula town has.

Caltrain runs through San Carlos, which makes commuting up to San Francisco or down toward the South Bay straightforward without a car. Highway 101 and El Camino Real are both close by, so you have options whether you are heading to the office or out for the weekend.


Working With Me

I know the mid-Peninsula well, and San Carlos is one of the communities I serve alongside neighbors like Belmont, Redwood City, and San Mateo. My job is to help you understand what you are actually getting, neighborhood by neighborhood, before you make an offer.

As a negotiator I work hard to represent your interests while keeping the process honest and clear. If you are thinking about buying or selling in San Carlos, reach out and we will figure out the right next step together.

Education

Schools in San Carlos

San Carlos Charter Learning Center

Charter

750 Dartmouth Ave., San Carlos, CA 94070

Grades K–8th

Arundel Elementary

Public

200 Arundel Rd., San Carlos, CA 94070

Grades K–3rd

Brittan Acres Elementary

Public

2000 Belle Ave., San Carlos, CA 94070

Grades K–3rd

Heather Elementary

Public

2757 Melendy Dr., San Carlos, CA 94070

Grades K–3rd

White Oaks Elementary

Public

1901 White Oak Way, San Carlos, CA 94070

Grades K–3rd

Arroyo

Public

1710 Arroyo Ave., San Carlos, CA 94070

Grades 4th–5th

Mariposa

Public

750 Dartmouth Ave., San Carlos, CA 94070

Grades 4th–5th

School data sourced from U.S. Department of Education Common Core of Data

Get in Touch

Tell me what you're planning

Charlene Ferreira

Coldwell Banker Realty

(650) 544-4235charlene.a.ferreira@gmail.com
580 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Send a message

Thinking of buying or selling? Send me a note and I'll get back to you shortly.

You'll understand every step

From the first conversation to the final signature, I explain each document and decision before you make it.