San Francisco Bay views from all 3 levels. Striking 1926 cottage home completely renovated and expanded for modern living. 3 beds and 3 baths, with full bath on every level and privately located master retreat comprising the entire upper level. Wood floors and imported hand-crafted doors throughout, plus stacked stone interior accent walls. Laundry on two levels, audio and security wiring, detached carport with extra storage. Beautiful grounds feature multilevel deck and wraparound patio. One-half block to Hillcrest Circle Park and just one mile to downtown San Carlos shopping, dining, and Caltrain. Excellent location and great schools!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,519Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Mike Hirner•DRE #01081000• Compass
Bought with Julie Halpin•DRE #01310416• Intero Real Estate Services
The living room is off the entrance, it has a fireplace. The kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen island is large and has room for a breakfast bar. White cabinets and a double oven. Living room dining room...
combo with windows overlooking the bay. Upstairs is the master bedroom, it also has windows over looking the bay and a private bathroom with two sinks and a shower. On the bottom level you have a living area with views of the bay and two bedrooms that are connected to a bathroom. Sauna room is also located on bottom level. The backyard has steps that lead down to a deck and has a mature redwood tree. Covered carport parking with a extra storage area behind carport.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Steven Tillotson
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Sale history for 213 Hillcrest Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML81693554
Mar 30, 2018
Sold
$2,200,000
$1,084/sq ft
Mar 2, 2018
Pending
—
Feb 22, 2018
Listed
$1,595,000
$786/sq ft
San Francisco Bay views from all 3 levels. Striking 1926 cottage home completely renovated and expanded for modern living. 3 beds and 3 baths, with full bath on every level and privately located master retreat comprising the entire upper level. Wood floors and imported hand-crafted doors throughout, plus stacked stone interior accent walls. Laundry on two levels, audio and security wiring, detached carport with extra storage. Beautiful grounds feature multilevel deck and wraparound patio. One-half block to Hillcrest Circle Park and just one mile to downtown San Carlos shopping, dining, and Caltrain. Excellent location and great schools!
Public Records
Jul 7, 2004
Sold
$700,000
$345/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$30,301 (+1.6%)
$1,787,299 + $765,984
$2,553,283
2025
$29,815 (+0.9%)
$1,787,299 + $765,984
$2,553,283
2024
$29,558 (+4.0%)
$1,752,254 + $750,965
$2,503,219
2023
$28,428 (+2.5%)
$1,717,897 + $736,241
$2,454,138
2022
$27,743 (+1.3%)
$1,684,213 + $721,805
$2,406,018
2021
$27,393 (+0.9%)
$1,651,190 + $707,652
$2,358,842
2020
$27,136 (+1.3%)
$1,618,814 + $693,777
$2,312,591
2019
$26,792 (+102.1%)
$1,602,216 + $686,664
$2,288,880
2018
$13,257 (+1.3%)
$1,570,800 + $673,200
$2,244,000
2017
$13,086 (+2.1%)
$480,413 + $551,269
$1,031,682
2016
$12,814 (+0.3%)
$480,413 + $551,269
$1,031,682
2015
$12,770 (+2.9%)
$470,994 + $540,461
$1,011,455
2014
$12,405 (+7.4%)
$454,833 + $521,917
$976,750
2012
$11,546 (+2.0%)
$452,778 + $519,559
$972,337
2011
$11,315 (+1.6%)
$443,900 + $509,372
$953,272
2010
$11,142 (+0.7%)
$435,197 + $499,386
$934,583
2009
$11,062 (+3.2%)
$431,945 + $495,655
$927,600
2008
$10,724
$432,972 + $496,834
$929,806
Tax history for 213 Hillcrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$30,301 (+1.6%)
$1,787,299 + $765,984
$2,553,283
2025
$29,815 (+0.9%)
$1,787,299 + $765,984
$2,553,283
2024
$29,558 (+4.0%)
$1,752,254 + $750,965
$2,503,219
2023
$28,428 (+2.5%)
$1,717,897 + $736,241
$2,454,138
2022
$27,743 (+1.3%)
$1,684,213 + $721,805
$2,406,018
2021
$27,393 (+0.9%)
$1,651,190 + $707,652
$2,358,842
2020
$27,136 (+1.3%)
$1,618,814 + $693,777
$2,312,591
2019
$26,792 (+102.1%)
$1,602,216 + $686,664
$2,288,880
2018
$13,257 (+1.3%)
$1,570,800 + $673,200
$2,244,000
2017
$13,086 (+2.1%)
$480,413 + $551,269
$1,031,682
2016
$12,814 (+0.3%)
$480,413 + $551,269
$1,031,682
2015
$12,770 (+2.9%)
$470,994 + $540,461
$1,011,455
2014
$12,405 (+7.4%)
$454,833 + $521,917
$976,750
2012
$11,546 (+2.0%)
$452,778 + $519,559
$972,337
2011
$11,315 (+1.6%)
$443,900 + $509,372
$953,272
2010
$11,142 (+0.7%)
$435,197 + $499,386
$934,583
2009
$11,062 (+3.2%)
$431,945 + $495,655
$927,600
2008
$10,724
$432,972 + $496,834
$929,806
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
2,030
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
050013190
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 12, 2026.
RS-6
Residential Single-Family District
This district is intended for residential densities up to 6 units per net acre. Development types may include single-unit housing, accessory dwelling units, second single-units pursuant to Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 (urban infill units), duplexes, townhomes, and small lot subdivisions. This district also allows for uses such as small and large family child care, park and recreation facilities, and civic and institutional uses such as schools and places for community assembly that may be appropriate in a single-family residential neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Carport Spaces: 1
# of Total Parking Spaces: 1
Has Carport: Yes
Parking Features: Carport, Covered Parking, Detached, No Garage, Off-Street Parking
Parking Features (Additional): Workshop in Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet, More Than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Primary Stall Shower(s), Sauna, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower (2+), Stone, Tub With Jets, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub
Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Self-Cleaning Oven, Built-In Oven Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Information
Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar, No Formal Dining Room
Family Room Information
Separate Family Room
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Other Location, Wood Burning
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring Information
Hardwood, Marble, Slate, Stone
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Upper Floor, Inside
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Granite Countertop, Exhaust Fan, Gas Hookups, Island, Island with Sink
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Shake
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
Patio & Porch Features: Back Yard, Balcony/Patio, Deck, Fenced
Stories
Stories: 2
Style
Architectural Style: Custom, Traditional
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Hillside (Grade), Sloped Down (Grade)
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 2,030
Direction Faces: West
View
View: Bay
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Listing Terms: Cash or Conventional Loan
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas), Heating (2+ Zones)
Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Telephone Services: DSL, Intercom, Satellite Dish
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: San Carlos Elementary
High School District: Sequoia Union High
Location Information
MLS Area: Cordes Etc.
Street Name: Hillcrest
Street Number: 213
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 43
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,030
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1965
County: San Mateo County
APN: 050013190
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Arundel Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Tierra Linda Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Carlmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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San Carlos, CA • 94070
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In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.93M – $3.55M
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