Stunning single level home in one of SLO’s most coveted neighborhoods. $250K remodel between 2018-2024, this striking property offers light-filled spaces, large picture windows and curated luxury finishes throughout. Also included with the home are previously permitted plans (2021) for a detached 449 SF ADU to be built in the rear yard.
Step inside to open spacious living areas filled with natural light. The kitchen offers Café appliances in a dark slate finish, Quartz counters with marble backsplash, oversized island, soft close cabinets and pull-out drawers, ample bar seating and a seamless flow into the dining and living areas. A cozy wood-burning fireplace anchors the living room, while an impressive banquette with leathered marble counters and cabinet-face mini-fridge make a great entertaining/bar area in the dining room. Sunny glass doors at the front and back of the home open to charming outdoor spaces for soaking up this neighborhood’s incredible “banana belt” micro-climate.
The primary suite enjoys privacy at the rear of the house, featuring French doors to the patio, an ensuite bathroom with oversized walk-in shower and walnut dual vanity. Two additional bedrooms and a hall bathroom with tub/shower combo and walnut vanity. Fully-owned solar panels, HVAC furnace/AC, oak hardwood flooring, porcelain tile in the bathrooms, Milgard fiberglass windows and doors, luxury lighting, ample custom built-ins, 2-car garage, RO & water softener. New stucco, electrical, plumbing and partial sewer lateral replacement. The yard spaces enjoy low-maintenance landscaping with artificial turf, bark and hardscaping.
Enjoy incredible proximity to Sinsheimer Elementary, SLO Blues Stadium, Sinsheimer Park, Johnson Park, YMCA, Railroad Safety Trail, Bang the Drum, Duncan Alley, and just 1+ miles to our beloved downtown SLO. Take advantage of all this enviable property offers with everything you love about SLO at your fingertips.
Sold for $1,665,000
Listed by: Compass • Ellie Washington • Contact: 805-225-4011
Bought with: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
$1,665,000
1284 San Carlos Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
3beds
1,670sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$1,688,200 Zestimate®
$997/sqft
$4,008 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1.54M - $1.86M
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Cozy wood-burning fireplaceOversized islandEnsuite bathroomCurated luxury finishesLarge picture windowsPorcelain tileOversized walk-in shower
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Listed by:
Ellie Washington DRE #02079797 805-225-4011,
Compass
Bought with:
Lindsey Harn, DRE #01868098
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SC25050832
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Linen Closet, Multiple Shower Heads, Remodeled, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Trash/Recycling, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Bar, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,670 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Living Room
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: See Remarks
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 7,500 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 004773007
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gutter(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
- Subdivision: San Luis Obispo(380)
Location
- Region: San Luis Obispo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $997/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,698,300
- Date on market: 3/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Inclusions: Kitchen fridge, bar mini-fridge, microwave, arch plans for future ADU
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2025 | Sold | $1,665,000+7.8%$997/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SC25050832 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2025 | Contingent | $1,545,000$925/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SC25050832 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,545,000+106%$925/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SC25050832 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2018 | Sold | $750,000+8.1%$449/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2018 | Pending sale | $694,000$416/sqft |
Source: San Luis Obispo Realty #SP18024684 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2018 | Listed for sale | $694,000$416/sqft |
Source: San Luis Obispo Realty #SP18024684 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,698,300 +101.6% |
| 2025 | $9,287 +1.7% | $842,558 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,129 +1.8% | $826,038 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,964 +6.7% | $809,842 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,402 +1.6% | $793,964 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,269 +1% | $778,397 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,184 +1% | $770,416 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,099 +772.3% | $755,310 +772.3% |
| 2018 | $928 +2% | $86,585 +2% |
| 2017 | $910 +2% | $84,889 +2% |
| 2016 | $892 | $83,226 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $892 +21.1% | $81,977 +2% |
| 2014 | $737 | $80,372 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $78,442 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $76,905 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $76,331 +26.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $60,514 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $59,328 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $58,165 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $57,025 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $55,907 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $54,811 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $53,808 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $52,754 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $51,721 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 93401
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Sinsheimer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Laguna Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 10/10San Luis Obispo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sinsheimer
- High: San Luis Obispo
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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