San Carlos Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the San Carlos, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 33
- Median Sale Price: $2,700,000
- Average Sale Price: $8,912,515
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $6,464
- Average Days on Market: 35
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 486.4%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in San Carlos moved 4.9% down (from $2,838,444 to $2,700,000). The number of homes sold was 10.0% up compared to the prior month (30 vs. 33). Average days on market shifted 10.3% down (39 days to 35 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 10.8% up (from $2,437,500 to $2,700,000). Sales volume is 10.0% up year-over-year.
What This Means
San Carlos is showing some interesting mixed signals this April. Sales volume is up nicely—we're seeing 33 homes close compared to 30 last month and 30 a year ago—which suggests steady demand in a market that usually perks up in spring. However, that median price dip of 4.9% month-over-month is worth noting, even if we're still up 10.8% year-over-year. The spring surge appears to be bringing more inventory to market, which is naturally creating a bit more competition and negotiating room for buyers.
What's really telling is that sale-to-list ratio of 486.4 percent—yes, you read that right. This outlier almost certainly reflects one or two ultra-luxury sales skewing the average dramatically. The median price of 2.7 million is a much better gauge of what typical homes are actually fetching. With days on market dropping to 35 days and active inventory sitting at 49 listings, the market feels reasonably balanced right now. Homes are moving faster than they're accumulating, which keeps things competitive but less frenzied than we've seen in recent years. For buyers, it's still a strong seller's market, but with slightly more breathing room than before.
San Carlos Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94070 | 32 | $2,700,000 | $6,653 | 35 |
| 92119 | 1 | $535,000 | $402 | 30 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 25 | $2,900,000 | $8,271 |
| CONDOS | 4 | $1,022,500 | $767 |
| TOWNHOMES | 3 | $1,500,000 | $978 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $1,065,000 | $530 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 1 |
| $750K+ | 32 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 49 active listings in San Carlos with a median asking price of $1,699,999 and an average of 52 days on market.
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