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GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY in The City of Good Living. First time on the market in 39 years, this freshly painted residence has two units: a 3BD, 2BA main residence, and 1BD, 1.5BA attached ADU. Set among a beautifully refreshed landscape with lush new lawns, exotic tropical plants and mature fruit trees, charm begins at the curb. The main residence has freshly painted interiors, refinished oak floors, new lights fixtures, and well-preserved retro features. Living and dining areas combine for a light-filled venue with an ambient fireplace, and a sliding glass door to the deck, patio and private backyard. A classic mid-century kitchen with petite dining nook showcases its vintage stainless steel cooktop with coordinating hood vent and raised-diamond backsplash. Hardwood floors sweep from public rooms to bedrooms, while well-preserved tile lines retro bathrooms. The private ADU is a charming abode with a living-dining area, full kitchen, first-floor powder room, and an upstairs bedroom suite. Located within a mile of downtown, parks and Caltrain, and with access to top-notch schools, this IS a premier San Carlos sweet spot.
Cordes, located between El Camino Real and Alameda de las Pulgas, is a residential and hillside San Carlos neighborhood with curving streets and bay-view pockets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Laurel St & San Carlos Ave corridor, where sidewalk dining, small boutiques, and coffee counters set a steady, walkable rhythm. Architectural cues lean mid-century ranch homes and updated California contemporaries tucked into mature landscaping. Hiller Aviation Museum adds a hands-on cultural anchor nearby, while the San Carlos Museum of History and the Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company taproom round out local staples. Burton Park and the San Carlos Library shape daily routines with courts, lawns, and quiet reading rooms. Caltrain at San Carlos Station keeps the geography connected without changing the calm street feel.
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Market insights
450 Phelps Rd · $2,088,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 14 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
106.6%
Most homes are selling 7% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,088,000
Median sale price in this area is $2,040,000. (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
Wood-burning fireplace
Grab bars
Bedrooms
Primary suite or retreat
More than one bedroom on the ground floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Primary stall shower
Shower and tub
Tile
Kitchen
Tile countertops
Dishwasher
Hood over range
Electric oven
Oven range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry in garage
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Exterior features
Fenced backyard
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Balcony or patio
Shed
Level terrain
Home design
One story
Traditional architectural style
Parking
2-car garage
3 total parking spaces
Guest and visitor parking
Off-street parking
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Parking area
Construction
Concrete perimeter and slab foundation
Composition roof
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Public sewer
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GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY in The City of Good Living. First time on the market in 39 years, this freshly painted residence has two units: a 3BD, 2BA main residence, and 1BD, 1.5BA attached ADU. Set among a beautifully refreshed landscape with lush new lawns, exotic tropical plants and mature fruit trees, charm begins at the curb. The main residence has freshly painted interiors, refinished oak floors, new lights fixtures, and well-preserved retro features. Living and dining areas combine for a light-filled venue with an ambient fireplace, and a sliding glass door to the deck, patio and private backyard. A classic mid-century kitchen with petite dining nook showcases its vintage stainless steel cooktop with coordinating hood vent and raised-diamond backsplash. Hardwood floors sweep from public rooms to bedrooms, while well-preserved tile lines retro bathrooms. The private ADU is a charming abode with a living-dining area, full kitchen, first-floor powder room, and an upstairs bedroom suite. Located within a mile of downtown, parks and Caltrain, and with access to top-notch schools, this IS a premier San Carlos sweet spot.
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Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
049-323-060
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 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
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Housing-Multiple units
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Recreation
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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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Redfin Estimate for 450 Phelps Rd
$2,090,592
$2,592 over list price of $2.09M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.8M to $2.9M.