Jaw Dropping Views !!! --- Welcome to this Traditional Home in Coveted San Carlos Hills. Living Room with Gas Fireplace, Custom Stone surround and Hearth. Adjacent Dining seamlessly opens to a private deck overlooking the bay and peninsula perfect for entertaining. Stunning Kitchen with an Aga Legacy dual oven, Quartz counters and Grohe faucet. 3 Spacious Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms. Additional features not to be missed include hardwood floors, recessed lighting, double paned windows, a modern sleek garage door, newer roof and an attached oversized garage, plus additional storage! Top Rated San Carlos Schools. Centrally located - just a short stroll to Vibrant Downtown San Carlos and Cal-Trains and an Easy commute to 101 or 280. Open Saturday and Sunday from 1-4pm
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$1,890Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Molinari•DRE #01032961• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Ayesha Sikandar•DRE #01876156• Corcoran Icon Properties
Source:MLSListings #ML81674479
Redfin Estimate
$2,721,353
$871K since sold in April 2020$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 11.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.44M) of 4 comparable homes.
Jaw Dropping Views !!! --- Welcome to this Traditional Home in Coveted San Carlos Hills. Living Room with Gas Fireplace, Custom Stone surround and Hearth. Adjacent Dining seamlessly opens to a private deck overlooking the bay and peninsula perfect for entertaining. Stunning Kitchen with an Aga Legacy dual oven, Quartz counters and Grohe faucet. 3 Spacious Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms. Additional features not to be missed include hardwood floors, recessed lighting, double paned windows, a modern sleek garage door, newer roof and an attached oversized garage, plus additional storage! Top Rated San Carlos Schools. Centrally located - just a short stroll to Vibrant Downtown San Carlos and Cal-Trains and an Easy commute to 101 or 280. Open Saturday and Sunday from 1-4pm
MLSListings #ML81044993
Nov 17, 2010
Sold
$732,500
$509/sq ft
Nov 1, 2010
Pending
—
Oct 14, 2010
Pending
—
Oct 12, 2010
Price Changed
$749,000
$520/sq ft
Oct 6, 2010
Price Changed
$770,000
$535/sq ft
Sep 11, 2010
Listed
$795,000
$552/sq ft
+4
Traditional home with exceptional, dramatic views. Living room and dining room have commanding views of the Bay and the Peninsula. Nicely maintained by current owners for over 30 years! High above the city of San Carlos this home is ripe for a remodel. .. in an excellent neighborhood of higher priced homes. Excellent San Carlos schools and just a few minutes to vibrant downtown San Carlos. Value!
Public Records
Mar 1, 1979
Sold
$28,000
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1978
Sold
$120,500
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,458 (+0.9%)
$1,784,828 + $278,876
$2,063,704
2024
$24,242 (+3.9%)
$1,749,832 + $273,408
$2,023,240
2023
$23,321 (+2.4%)
$1,715,522 + $268,048
$1,983,570
2022
$22,767 (+1.3%)
$1,681,885 + $262,793
$1,944,678
2021
$22,472 (+10.1%)
$1,648,907 + $257,641
$1,906,548
2020
$20,403 (+1.5%)
$1,616,576 + $252,590
$1,869,166
2019
$20,111 (+2.7%)
$1,183,455 + $507,195
$1,690,650
2018
$19,590 (+85.4%)
$1,160,250 + $497,250
$1,657,500
2017
$10,564 (+2.2%)
$551,951 + $256,656
$808,607
2016
$10,336 (+0.3%)
$551,951 + $256,656
$808,607
2015
$10,302 (+3.2%)
$541,129 + $251,624
$792,753
2014
$9,982 (+8.9%)
$522,561 + $242,991
$765,552
2012
$9,166 (+2.1%)
$520,200 + $241,893
$762,093
2011
$8,977 (+194.9%)
$510,000 + $237,150
$747,150
2010
$3,044 (+2.3%)
$500,000 + $232,500
$732,500
2009
$2,976 (+5.8%)
$77,400 + $129,016
$206,416
2008
$2,813
$77,584 + $129,323
$206,907
Tax history for 8 Ensenada Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,458 (+0.9%)
$1,784,828 + $278,876
$2,063,704
2024
$24,242 (+3.9%)
$1,749,832 + $273,408
$2,023,240
2023
$23,321 (+2.4%)
$1,715,522 + $268,048
$1,983,570
2022
$22,767 (+1.3%)
$1,681,885 + $262,793
$1,944,678
2021
$22,472 (+10.1%)
$1,648,907 + $257,641
$1,906,548
2020
$20,403 (+1.5%)
$1,616,576 + $252,590
$1,869,166
2019
$20,111 (+2.7%)
$1,183,455 + $507,195
$1,690,650
2018
$19,590 (+85.4%)
$1,160,250 + $497,250
$1,657,500
2017
$10,564 (+2.2%)
$551,951 + $256,656
$808,607
2016
$10,336 (+0.3%)
$551,951 + $256,656
$808,607
2015
$10,302 (+3.2%)
$541,129 + $251,624
$792,753
2014
$9,982 (+8.9%)
$522,561 + $242,991
$765,552
2012
$9,166 (+2.1%)
$520,200 + $241,893
$762,093
2011
$8,977 (+194.9%)
$510,000 + $237,150
$747,150
2010
$3,044 (+2.3%)
$500,000 + $232,500
$732,500
2009
$2,976 (+5.8%)
$77,400 + $129,016
$206,416
2008
$2,813
$77,584 + $129,323
$206,907
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 818
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
Building Improvement Type: Detached
View Information
View: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GARDEN TERS 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,440
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,030
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,440
Building Sq. Ft: 2,258
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BEING LOT 2 & ADJ 10 FT PTN OF LOT 3 BLK 25 GARDEN TERRACES NO 2 RSM 29/23 25 CITY OF SAN CARLOS
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 590
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,690
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 25
Acres: 0.3372
Depth Footage: 169
Front Footage: 111
Zoning Code: R10006
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Good
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2020
County: San Mateo County
APN: 045292300
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 10, 2021
Around this home
Schools
Arundel Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Tierra Linda Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Carlmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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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.