1 Elm Street, #201
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2
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2
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1,180 sq ft
Home Size
Overview
Condo Living with Views Less than One Mile to Downtown
Discover one of San Carlos’ best-kept secrets at this stylish condo with sweeping views out to the Bay and East Bay hills. Located on a cul-de-sac less than one mile from downtown San Carlos, the gated Spring Valley complex establishes a tranquil setting with lushly planted central courtyard entrance. Arriving on the second floor by stairs or elevator, this designer appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is light and bright with wide windows and glass doors, engineered wood floors, and an open floor plan creating a feeling of spaciousness. This is especially true in the living room where a wall of sliding glass doors to the balcony frame great views that stretch for miles. The remodeled, quartz-appointed kitchen is open to the formal dining area, perfect for socializing with the chef. Two separately located bedrooms offer personal refuge, highlighted by the view-facing master suite with balcony access, walk-in closet, and en suite bath. Completing this home’s exceptional features are a community pool and spa, nearby downtown amenities and parks, excellent schools, and easy access to commuter routes – truly the best of Peninsula living!
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Listed
5 years ago
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Neighborhood
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Schools
Arundel Elementary School, Tierra Linda Middle School, Carlmont High School (buyer to verify)
Amenities
2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium with outside elevator access
Approximately 1,180 square feet of living space
The front door opens to a foyer where hewn engineered wood floors are introduced and continue into the living room and dining room
Wonderful views out to the Bay and East Bay hills take center stage in the living room where wide sliding glass doors open to a large covered balcony with arched opening; recessed lights dot the ceiling
A room divider with pass-through opening, perfect for sculpture display, separates the formal dining room from the living room; breakfast bar seating beneath 3 pendant lights connects the room to the kitchen
The beautifully designed chef’s kitchen coordinates quartz countertops with linear mosaic tile backsplashes and tile flooring; richly hued cabinetry with brushed nickel hardware ties it all together
Stainless steel KitchenAid appliances include a smooth-surface electric range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator
The generous master suite has carpet, a sliding glass door to the covered view balcony, and customized walk-in closet plus a second closet lined with shelves; the en suite bathroom has a quartz-topped vanity with makeup area and separate room with glass-enclosed tiled shower
The second bedroom has carpet and a wide closet with mirrored sliding doors
A beautifully appointed hallway bath has porcelain tile floor, a single-sink vanity topped in quartz, and a tub with overhead shower; panels of mosaic tiles decorate the shower area and frame the vanity mirror
Concealed laundry area behind sliding doors with stacked Samsung washer and dryer plus significant linen storage
Two parking spaces in the underground garage with elevator access plus a separate storage area
Community amenities include a community room, pool, and spa
HOA fees of $480/month includes exterior grounds maintenance, water, waste & recycling collection
Excellent location less than one mile from vibrant downtown San Carlos with upscale restaurants, shops, and seasonal farmers’ market
Excellent San Carlos schools
San Carlos
Cordes
Homes in Cordes near downtown are smaller, with three or four bedrooms and 1,500 to 2,000 square feet, older and less expensive than real estate located in the neighborhood's hilly northwest corner – and less expensive than the city median. These one and two-story homes can be had for anywhere from $1.7 and just north of $2.6 million. Recent sales of condominiums in this area (some built within the past decade) have come in between $900,000 and $1.2 million.
Homes in the neighborhood near Arguello Park, Arundel Elementary School and Tierra Linda Middle School tend to be newer – most are less than 50 years old, with many built in the 1970s and 1980s; one-off development continues to the present – and larger. This section of the neighborhood boasts excellent views and larger lots, as well. Homes here range in asking price from around $2.7 million to $3.9 million.
Some might say Cordes has options for everyone. The reasons buyers choose “The City of Good Living” – good schools, hillside views, access to a charming and functional downtown and a diverse housing inventory – are all present in San Carlos’ northernmost neighborhood.
To view a detailed google map of the Cordes neighborhood, click here. The MLS area is 355.
Favorable
Close to downtown yet more affordable than nearby Howard Park and White Oaks
Homes are assigned to highly rated Carlmont High School in Belmont
Adverse
The western part of neighborhood is hilly and lacks sidewalks, so not as ideal for those with strollers
San Carlos is a wonderful residential town in between Belmont and Redwood City … it’s name means “The City of Good Living”, and indeed that is the feeling you’ll get on your first visit or hundredth to this gem of a town. With top rated public schools, and its own cute downtown, revolving around Laurel Avenue, there are plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants to poke your head into and stroll around.
San Carlos even has its own small craft airport, along with the Hiller Aviation Museum, and you can even have your first lesson with Diamond Aviation
You’ll find a wide variety of homes in San Carlos, from quaint two bedrooms all the way up to master built homes perched in the hills with panoramic views of the bay – there’s even some gorgeous luxury condos just across the street from City Hall and minutes from Laurel Avenue.
Special Yearly Event: San Carlos Art and Wine Faire, held every October in downtown San Carlos
- Cute downtown
- Vibrant downtown with excellent dining and shopping options
- Top schools
- Top-rated public schools
- Diverse neighborhoods
- Diverse neighborhoods ranging from classic, adjacent-to-downtown White Oaks to the funky charm of Devonshire Canyon
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