San Carlos, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,698,000
Updated August 2026
Today, San Carlos has 43 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,698,000, typically selling in about 116 days.
San Carlos Market Analysis
Buyers in San Carlos, CA are looking at a median list price of $1.7M. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $1,123. Since February, the median price has moved down about 24.6% to $2.1M as of July.
It takes about 9 days for the typical home here to go under contract. At that pace, well priced homes attract offers quickly, so buyers should be ready to move. San Carlos, CA has 43 active listings on the market right now. 23 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $680,000 median for one bedroom homes to $3.2M for five bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is single family homes, about 53.5% of the mix, with condos accounting for another 44.2%. San Carlos, CA sits within the 94070 ZIP code.
San Carlos Rental Market
Renters in San Carlos, CA are looking at a median asking rent of $8,800. Since December 2025, the median rent has moved up about 15.2% to $3,800 as of July 2026. San Carlos, CA has 1 active rental listings on the market right now.
San Carlos Market Pulse
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The picture is mixed here. There is only 2.9 months of supply, yet the typical home takes about 116 days to sell, and sale prices have eased 13% over the last six months, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$1.70M
↓ 1% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.9 months of supply
Tight Supply43 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.9 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~116 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 31% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in San Carlos
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
68%
Homeowners
32%
Renters
Homeownership is 12.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
11,052 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $767K in value on average.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$992K)
Price Reductions
10 listings have reduced their price
23% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.2% (~$122K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the San Carlos, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in San Carlos, CA?
The median list price in San Carlos is $1,698,000 as of August 2026, based on 43 active listings.
Is San Carlos a buyer's market or a seller's market?
San Carlos currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 2.9 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in San Carlos?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 9 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 116 days.
Are home prices in San Carlos going up or down?
The median sale price in San Carlos is roughly flat compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in San Carlos, CA?
There are 43 homes for sale in San Carlos right now, including 8 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in San Carlos?
The median asking rent in San Carlos is $8,800 per month, across 1 active rental listings.