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This beautifully remodeled 1949 home at 385 Ridge Rd in San Carlos is completely turnkey and ready for its next owner. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,400 sqft on an almost 5,450 sqft lot, the property blends classic charm with modern updates. This home features a nearly 250 sqft covered porch that feels like an additional living room, delivering a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The backyard also includes a sparkling pool and outdoor dining gazebo, ideal for relaxing and entertaining. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated for comfortable living. Set in a private, safe, and walkable neighborhood, the home is conveniently located just 1.5 miles (about 7 minutes) from downtown San Carlos, under 8 minutes to Highway 101, and only 6 minutes to Highway 280. An ideal combination of modern finishes, exceptional outdoor amenities, and prime location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
5,445 sq ftLot Size
$1,491Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Alex Lehr•DRE #00867442• Guide Real Estate
Listed by Aj Lehr•DRE #01922270• Guide Real Estate
Clean two bedroom 1 1/2 bath house. Find an additional one bedroom one bath above the garage. Swimming pool and deck for outdoor entertainment. Desirable neighborhood with easy access to 280 El Camino and 101.
Alder Manor, located between El Camino Real and Alameda de las Pulgas, is a residential and commuter-friendly San Carlos neighborhood with a tree-lined street grid and a calm, tucked-away feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Laurel Street at San Carlos Avenue, where sidewalk patios, independent boutiques, and espresso counters set a steady daytime rhythm. Community pillars nearby include Hometown Days at Burton Park, the San Carlos Museum of History, and Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company. Housing reads as mid-century ranches and updated California bungalows with tidy front gardens and short driveways. Topography stays gently level, with quick transitions to the foothill trails above town. Caltrain and the downtown core keep daily routines streamlined without changing the quiet blocks.
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Market insights
385 Ridge Rd · $2,088,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 14 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
106.9%
Most homes are selling 7% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,088,000
Median sale price in this area is $2,043,297. (2% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
11% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Hardwood flooring
In living room: fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom on ground floor
Additional bedroom(s) on ground floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Ground-floor full bathroom
Ground-floor half bathroom
Tile, stall shower and shower-over-tub options
Kitchen
Granite countertops
Dishwasher
Freezer
Garbage disposal
Vent/hood over range
Refrigerator
Gas oven/range
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in garage
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central forced-air cooling
Exterior features
Backyard with deck and balcony/patio
Gazebo
Automatic sprinklers
Fenced yard (wood fencing)
Hills and neighborhood views
Pool/spa combo
Home design
Traditional detached single-family home
Single-story
Parking
Attached garage (1 car)
Secured garage/parking
Security
Secured garage/parking
Construction
Wood frame and stucco construction
Shingle/tar-and-gravel/composition roof
Raised foundation with crawl space
Built in traditional style
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Public utilities
Solar power
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82062066
Sep 21, 2026
Listed
$2,088,000
$1,491/sq ft
Sep 21, 2026
Listed
$2,088,000
$1,491/sq ft
+24
This beautifully remodeled 1949 home at 385 Ridge Rd in San Carlos is completely turnkey and ready for its next owner. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,400 sqft on an almost 5,450 sqft lot, the property blends classic charm with modern updates. This home features a nearly 250 sqft covered porch that feels like an additional living room, delivering a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The backyard also includes a sparkling pool and outdoor dining gazebo, ideal for relaxing and entertaining. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated for comfortable living. Set in a private, safe, and walkable neighborhood, the home is conveniently located just 1.5 miles (about 7 minutes) from downtown San Carlos, under 8 minutes to Highway 101, and only 6 minutes to Highway 280. An ideal combination of modern finishes, exceptional outdoor amenities, and prime location.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82055861
Aug 19, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jul 29, 2026
Listed
*
MLSListings #ML81723438
Oct 16, 2018
Sold
$1,600,000
$1,143/sq ft
Oct 16, 2018
Sold
$1,600,000
$1,143/sq ft
Oct 16, 2018
Sold
$1,600,000
$1,143/sq ft
Sep 28, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 14, 2018
Listed
$1,598,000
$1,141/sq ft
Sep 14, 2018
Listed
$1,598,000
$1,141/sq ft
Sep 14, 2018
Listed
$1,598,000
$1,141/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80934460
Aug 19, 2009
Sold
$883,000
$631/sq ft
Aug 19, 2009
Sold
$883,000
$631/sq ft
Aug 5, 2009
Pending
—
Jul 21, 2009
Contingent
—
Jul 17, 2009
Listed
$849,000
$606/sq ft
Jul 17, 2009
Listed
$849,000
$606/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1998
Sold
$450,000
$321/sq ft
MLSListings #ML89838766
Oct 6, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 1998
Sold
$450,000
$321/sq ft
Aug 28, 1998
Sold
$450,000
$321/sq ft
Aug 21, 1998
Listed
$445,000
$318/sq ft
Aug 21, 1998
Listed
$445,000
$318/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 24, 1994
Sold
$292,000
$209/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,078 (+1.1%)
$1,422,285 + $398,237
$1,820,522
2024
$20,854 (+1.6%)
$1,394,398 + $390,429
$1,784,827
2023
$20,518 (+4.6%)
$1,367,057 + $382,774
$1,749,831
2022
$19,618 (+1.2%)
$1,340,252 + $375,269
$1,715,521
2021
$19,379 (+1.6%)
$1,313,973 + $367,911
$1,681,884
2020
$19,079 (+0.6%)
$1,288,209 + $360,698
$1,648,907
2019
$18,970 (+57.4%)
$1,275,000 + $357,000
$1,632,000
2018
$12,049 (+1.5%)
$1,250,000 + $350,000
$1,600,000
2017
$11,875 (+2.0%)
$482,700 + $482,700
$965,400
2016
$11,645 (+3.5%)
$482,700 + $482,700
$965,400
2015
$11,252 (+2.3%)
$473,236 + $473,236
$946,472
2014
$10,996 (+19.5%)
$456,998 + $456,998
$913,996
2012
$9,201 (−9.2%)
$407,000 + $407,000
$814,000
2011
$10,134 (+1.6%)
$390,000 + $390,000
$780,000
2010
$9,973 (+53.9%)
$437,268 + $437,268
$874,536
2009
$6,481 (+2.5%)
$441,500 + $441,500
$883,000
2008
$6,320
$273,912 + $273,912
$547,824
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,445 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1949
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,400
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
051143080
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 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
Local insights from Redfin agents
San Carlos remains a favorite for buyers looking for a strong sense of community and top-rated schools. With just half a month of inventory in June, desirable homes are still generating plenty of competition.