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34 Cottage Ln, San Carlos, CA, 94070

3beds
2baths
1,275sqft
$1,750,000
$1,373price/sqft
$12,872/moest. monthly cost
$514,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

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.

Getting Around

39
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
14
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

10/10
MariposaGrades 4-50.4 mi
10/10
10/10
Carlmont High SchoolGrades 9-120.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1962

Materials

  • Foundation: Combination
  • Roof: Composition

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Features: Other

Family Room

  • Features: Other

Features

  • Fireplace features: Family Room,Living Room

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,275
  • Total interior livable area: 1,275 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 049194020
  • Zoning: R10000
  • Special condition: CourtConfMayBeReqd

Features

  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,100 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Parking Restrictions
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Inland Flooding
Landslide

FEMA Declared Disasters in San Mateo County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $8,848$106,176
Home Insurance *$134$1,608
Property Taxes $3,492$41,904
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$12,872$154,464
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$441,325/yr
40% on housing$386,160/yr
45% on housing$343,253/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.7%
0.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,373This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 94070$908
San Mateo County$914

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 94070$1,319
San Mateo County$1,106

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-01Price change$1,750,000
2026-06-02Listed for sale$1,900,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSteven Karp
BrokerageCalifornia Realty

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