Off market oct 2025 for $3.9M

$4,716,799

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $22,792/mo

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5,145

sq ft

70 Ensenada Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070

About this home

A distinguished, turnkey mid-Peninsula residence offering sweeping 180° views from every level. This 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home encompasses generous living space, thoughtfully designed for both gracious entertaining and tranquil family living. Featuring elegant finishes, abundant natural light, and spacious rooms, highlights include a spectacular primary suite, custom wine cellar, dual-oven kitchen with island and pantry, and four fireplaces. The home is supported by premium systems throughout. Nestled above the heart of San Carlos, you are just moments from downtowns vibrant shops and dining, with easy access to Silicon Valley, SFO, and San Francisco. Located within top-rated schools Arundel Elementary, Tierra Linda Middle, and Carlmont High, this home redefines extraordinary living.

Single-familyProperty Type

1990Year Built

8,795 sq ftLot Size

$917Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Jenn Gilson •DRE #01889172 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Robert R. Bredel •DRE #01493564 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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•Source:MLSListings #ML82019125

Redfin Estimate

$4,716,799

$817K since sold in October 2025$87K since October

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This home's estimate is 42.6% higher than the average sale price ($3.31M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 5, 2026
$3,550,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,680 sq ft
58 Hillcrest Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$3,100,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,225 sq ft
176 Exbourne Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$3,970,000
C
5 beds3 baths4,050 sq ft
182 Coronado Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$2,900,000
D
5 beds3 baths3,148 sq ft
205 Hillcrest Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$3,900,000
E
4 beds4 baths2,445 sq ft
60 Dartmouth Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,425,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,700 sq ft
1130 Chula Vista Dr, Belmont, CA 94002

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Market trends in 94070, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

106.5%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.5M

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

10d

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Sale history for 70 Ensenada Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML82019125

Oct 21, 2025

Sold

$3,900,000

$758/sq ft

Oct 2, 2025

Pending

—

Sep 18, 2025

Listed

$3,900,000

$758/sq ft

Sep 18, 2025

Listed

MLSListings #ML82009855

Jul 17, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Jun 5, 2025

Listed

$4,888,888

$950/sq ft

MLSListings #ML82004913

May 29, 2025

Listing Removed

—

May 21, 2025

Price Changed

$4,899,000

$952/sq ft

May 1, 2025

Listed

$5,188,000

$1,008/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 12, 1992

Sold

$650,000

$126/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 2, 1990

Sold

$950,000

$185/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 7, 1989

Sold

$250,000

$49/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 17, 1989

Sold

$212,000

$41/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 8, 1988

Sold

$300,000

$58/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 3, 1986

Sold

$22,500

$4/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1980

Sold

$40,000

$8/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,454 (+1.0%)

$2,450,000 + $1,450,000

$3,900,000

2024

$14,314 (+3.9%)

$563,439 + $563,439

$1,126,878

2023

$13,782 (+2.3%)

$552,392 + $552,392

$1,104,784

2022

$13,474 (+1.4%)

$541,561 + $541,561

$1,083,122

2021

$13,283 (+1.1%)

$530,943 + $530,943

$1,061,886

2020

$13,136 (+1.8%)

$520,533 + $520,533

$1,041,066

2019

$12,902 (+2.7%)

$515,196 + $515,196

$1,030,392

2018

$12,564 (+1.3%)

$505,095 + $505,095

$1,010,190

2017

$12,400 (+2.1%)

$485,483 + $485,483

$970,966

2016

$12,140 (+0.3%)

$485,483 + $485,483

$970,966

2015

$12,098 (+3.0%)

$475,964 + $475,964

$951,928

2014

$11,746 (+7.6%)

$459,632 + $459,632

$919,264

2012

$10,920 (+2.8%)

$457,555 + $457,555

$915,110

2011

$10,622 (+1.6%)

$448,584 + $448,584

$897,168

2010

$10,457 (+0.8%)

$439,789 + $439,789

$879,578

2009

$10,378 (+3.2%)

$436,503 + $436,503

$873,006

2008

$10,053

$437,540 + $437,540

$875,080

Tax history for 70 Ensenada Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,454 (+1.0%)

$2,450,000 + $1,450,000

$3,900,000

2024

$14,314 (+3.9%)

$563,439 + $563,439

$1,126,878

2023

$13,782 (+2.3%)

$552,392 + $552,392

$1,104,784

2022

$13,474 (+1.4%)

$541,561 + $541,561

$1,083,122

2021

$13,283 (+1.1%)

$530,943 + $530,943

$1,061,886

2020

$13,136 (+1.8%)

$520,533 + $520,533

$1,041,066

2019

$12,902 (+2.7%)

$515,196 + $515,196

$1,030,392

2018

$12,564 (+1.3%)

$505,095 + $505,095

$1,010,190

2017

$12,400 (+2.1%)

$485,483 + $485,483

$970,966

2016

$12,140 (+0.3%)

$485,483 + $485,483

$970,966

2015

$12,098 (+3.0%)

$475,964 + $475,964

$951,928

2014

$11,746 (+7.6%)

$459,632 + $459,632

$919,264

2012

$10,920 (+2.8%)

$457,555 + $457,555

$915,110

2011

$10,622 (+1.6%)

$448,584 + $448,584

$897,168

2010

$10,457 (+0.8%)

$439,789 + $439,789

$879,578

2009

$10,378 (+3.2%)

$436,503 + $436,503

$873,006

2008

$10,053

$437,540 + $437,540

$875,080

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,795 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,660

Year built

1990

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Mateo County

APN

045292060

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

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Has Attached Garage: Yes

Parking Information
# of Total Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Primary Suite/Retreat (2+), Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Features: Shower and Tub, Stone, Tile, Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath(s), Oversized Tub

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer

Dining Room Information
Dining Area, Dining Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room

Family Room Information
Separate Family Room

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other Location

Flooring Information
Hardwood, Stone, Tile

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Tub/Sink, Inside, In Utility Room

Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room, Office

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Granite Countertop, Gas Hookups, Island, Pantry

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier, Reinforced Concrete
Roof: Concrete, Tile

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Front
Patio & Porch Features: Balcony/Patio, Deck

Stories
Stories: 3

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Lot Information
Lot Features: Hillside (Grade)

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 5,145

View
View: Bay

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Listing Terms: Cash or Conventional Loan

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Forced Air

Utility Information
EV Hookup Types: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Gas: Public Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
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: Ensenada
Street Number: 70

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 27

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,660
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,795 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 045292060

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Arundel Elementary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Tierra Linda Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Carlmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

6 days above 92° expected this year, 13 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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$4.48M – $5.43M

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Home values near 70 Ensenada Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
97 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1190 Sq. Ft.	$2,289,634
40 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3360 Sq. Ft.	$3,958,786
81 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1450 Sq. Ft.	$2,343,394
41 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2420 Sq. Ft.	$2,722,594
65 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$2,249,201
58 Hillcrest Road, San Carlos, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3680 Sq. Ft.	$3,909,832
17 Hillcrest Road, San Carlos, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3530 Sq. Ft.	$4,575,967

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2190 Sq. Ft.	$3,025,442
49 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1730 Sq. Ft.	$2,174,914
64 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3700 Sq. Ft.	$4,579,532
23 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,153,841
60 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3566 Sq. Ft.	$4,316,258
96 Hillcrest Road, San Carlos, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1270 Sq. Ft.	$2,004,948
1025 Buckland Avenue, San Carlos, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$3,291,522

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1670 Sq. Ft.	$3,027,337
57 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1450 Sq. Ft.	$2,405,969
82 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2187 Sq. Ft.	$3,020,506
89 Ensenada Road, San Carlos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1690 Sq. Ft.	$2,684,046
77 Hillcrest Road, San Carlos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2180 Sq. Ft.	$3,336,173
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