First acceptable bid will be accepted.
San Mateo County Public Administrators Sale. Opportunity to restore and reimagine this property in the desirable San Carlos Hills. Located on a private lane near Arguello Park, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers hillside views, generous living spaces, and a functional floor plan with tremendous upside potential.
The property appears to be predominantly original and may require updating and repairs, making it ideal for buyers seeking a project opportunity. Features include spacious rooms, a private backyard setting, and an oversized two-car garage.
Enjoy a convenient location near downtown San Carlos, Laurel Street shops and restaurants, Caltrain, Hwy 101, 280, and major employment centers.
Property to be sold strictly AS-IS. Buyer to verify all information, including condition, square footage, permits, usage, schools, and zoning to their satisfaction with appropriate professionals and the City. Rare opportunity to transform a property in one of San Carlos most sought-after neighborhoods.
For sale
Price cut: $150K (7/1)
$1,750,000
34 Cottage Ln, San Carlos, CA 94070
3beds
1,275sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1962
8,100 Square Feet Lot
$1,724,800 Zestimate®
$1,373/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oversized two-car garagePrivate backyard settingHillside viewsFunctional floor planGenerous living spacesSpacious rooms
- 94 days
- 1,433
- 52
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steven Karp 00809114 650-861-2292,
California Realty 650-348-3055
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82049507
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: Other
Family room
- Features: Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,275
- Total interior livable area: 1,275 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Restrictions
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,100 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 049194020
- Zoning: R10000
- Special conditions: CourtConfMayBeReqd
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Water Connected, Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Carlos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,373/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $116,646
- Annual tax amount: $2,766
- Date on market: 6/2/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Estimated market value
$1,724,800
$1.64M - $1.81M
$6,747/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Price change | $1,750,000-7.9%$1,373/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000$1,490/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,766 +2% | $116,646 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,712 +3.5% | $114,360 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,620 +1.2% | $112,119 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,589 +3% | $109,922 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,514 +2.7% | $107,768 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,447 +2.8% | $106,664 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,381 +3.6% | $104,573 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,299 +3% | $102,524 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,231 +4% | $100,515 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,145 +0.2% | $98,545 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,140 +5.8% | $97,066 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,023 | $95,165 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $94,736 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $92,879 |
| 2011 | -- | $92,879 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $90,379 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $90,595 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $88,819 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $87,078 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $85,371 |
| 2005 | -- | $85,371 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $82,057 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,554 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $78,976 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $77,429 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $75,912 |
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Neighborhood: 94070
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: SanCarlosElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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