San Carlos
Suburban Neighborhood in San Diego, California
San Diego County 92071, 92119, 92120, 92124
From hilltop hiking to lazy picnics
To the north is Mission Trails Regional Park, which has more than 8,000 acres of rugged terrain for outdoor adventures. The large space is an open invitation for rock climbing among the park's five mountainous peaks or camping near Kumeyaay Lake. Off-road enthusiasts may head to the BMX park, known locally as Devil's Velodrome. Hiking among the 60 miles of trails is popular with locals in the region. The grounds include Lake Murray, a reservoir that serves as a favorite spot for shore fishing and boating; Murray Lake is also used by the San Diego Public Utilities Department. Locals can tee off on the fairways at the public Mission Trails Golf Course. The San Carlos community provides several neighborhood parks, including Dailard Park and Tuxedo Park. Further east is the San Carlos Recreational Center, where kids can take dance and art classes.Houses and condos from the 20th century
San Carlos is filled with homes built during the 1960s to late 1980s. Most of the properties entering the market feature renovations and modernized upgrades. The housing stock includes ranch-style and split-level homes. Many display stucco exteriors, red tile roofs and other Spanish architectural influences. San Carlos properties are valued at almost double the national average, but listing prices are still lower compared to the rest of the San Diego area. On average, detached single-family homes list between $900,000 and $1.2 million. Condos and townhouses may cost anywhere between $400,000 to upwards of $700,000. The community is located within a high fire hazard zone, and the local government's new Zone Zero law seeks to reduce vulnerability to residential spaces by removing specific plants and vegetation.A series of events in the San Carlos area
"The area has easy access to most major attractions in the city and a strong sense of community," Willis says. San Carlos events are supported by a dedicated network of volunteers and community organizations, such as the Lake Murray Fireworks and Music Festival. The nearby San Carlos Recreation Center also hosts a Spring Egg Hunt and a Halloween Carnival.Restocking the kitchen and sipping cider
On the eastern side of San Carlos, residents pick up an espresso at Simple Coffee House or sit down for breakfast inside The Trails Eatery. Afterward, patrons can shop for groceries and bakery items at the neighborhood supermarket, Keil's Fresh Foods Store. Those looking for a relaxing spot after work may venture to the neighborhood's western side to Library Tavern, the local sports bar, or Poochie's Hooch Urban Cidery & Tasting Room.San Carlos students head to A-rated schools
Children may start the school day at either Myron B. Green Elementary or Ralph Dailard Elementary; both receive an A grade from Niche. Sixth to eighth graders will likely head east to attend Perishing Middle, which has an A-minus from Niche; the remaining may go to Lewis Middle, earning an A grade. Patrick Henry High School also has an A grade from Niche, promising a dedicated Visual and Performing Arts program, Advanced Placement classes, as well as college entry-level courses through a partnership with Mesa College. The neighborhood is less than 5 miles away from San Diego State University.Heading out by MTS or I-8
The Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center is located about 5 miles west of San Carlos. Interstate 8 rests south of the community, leading commuters to downtown and the San Diego International Airport, about 15 miles away. Locals may also travel the area by bus or trolley along the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jim O'Donnell
United Real Estate San Diego
(858) 282-0021
47 Total Sales
1 in San Carlos
$492,500 Price
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Ken Lam
Ken Lam Realty Inc
(669) 201-5375
105 Total Sales
2 in San Carlos
$989K - $1.3M Price Range
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Dean Alzaro
Pellego Inc
(858) 293-5291
14 Total Sales
1 in San Carlos
$1,000,000 Price
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Michael Thomas
California Lending & Realty
(858) 302-4363
79 Total Sales
4 in San Carlos
$438K - $1.4M Price Range
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Kelly Garver
Keller Williams Realty
(858) 225-5165
112 Total Sales
7 in San Carlos
$600K - $1.6M Price Range
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Jenniffer Taylor
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(858) 289-0348
96 Total Sales
1 in San Carlos
$1,050,000 Price
Schools
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | San Carlos | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 2 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 2 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
San Carlos Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in San Carlos, San Diego sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in San Carlos, San Diego over the last 12 months is $985,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Neighborhood Facts
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 61 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jul 512 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jul 62 - 5pm
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Somewhat Bikeable
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Minimal Transit
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