Property Overview:
61 Hilltop Dr is a single-family residence in San Carlos, CA 94070, built in 1948. The property features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,270 sq. ft. of living space, and sits on an 8,700 sq. ft. lot. The home is a fixer-upper with potential for redevelopment. Approved plans exist for a 4,182 sq. ft. ultra-modern home with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and an attached 359 sq. ft. 1 bed/1 bath ADU. Designed by architect Randy Popp.
- Recent sale: $245,000 (10/13/2020)
- Previous sale: $1,450,000 (7/26/2019)
- Estimated current value: ~$1,655,000
- Average sale price for similar homes: $1,628,287
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 3.3% (well below state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 4.5% (below state average of 10.8%)
- Very low overall crime risk; only 2 criminal/sex offenders within 1 mile
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: Brittan Acres Elementary (9/10), Central Middle (9/10), Sequoia High, White Oaks Elementary, Redwood High
- Average SAT score: 1039 (higher than state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 71.4% white-collar jobs, 28.6% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 1.8% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Population: 28,104 (13% growth since 2000)
- 68% families with children
- Largest age groups: 45-54 (17.6%), 35-44 (17.2%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk
- Very low tornado risk
- Minimal flood risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 52.1°F (January), 76.8°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 20.3 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $100,859
- Average annual spending: $69,772
Property Features:
- Fixer-upper: Opportunity to refresh or build your dream home
- Large lot: 8,700 sq. ft. (increasingly rare in San Carlos)
- Peek-a-boo views of the neighborhood, mountains, valley, Bay Bridge, and San Francisco Bay
- Approved plans for a 4,182 sq. ft. ultra-modern home + 359 sq. ft. ADU
- Designed by prominent architect Randy Popp
- Garage and central heating system
- Potential for significant transformation (see virtual tour: Property Fly-Around)
Location Benefits:
- Top-of-the-world hilltop location with astonishing views
- Excellent schools and family-friendly community
- Proximity to Silicon Valley, Mid-Peninsula, and San Francisco
- Commuter-friendly with easy access to major tech hubs
- Rare opportunity to own a large lot with approved modern plans in a highly desirable area