61 Hilltop Dr, San Carlos, CA 94070, USA


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:

  • 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
  • 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)
  • Job Market:

    • 71.4% white-collar jobs, 28.6% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 1.8% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
  • Demographics:

    • Population: 28,104 (13% growth since 2000)
    • 68% families with children
    • Largest age groups: 45-54 (17.6%), 35-44 (17.2%)
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • Very low tornado risk
    • Minimal flood risk
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 52.1°F (January), 76.8°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 20.3 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
  • 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

Price and Status History

date type price
2019-07-26 Sold 1450000
2019-08-14 For Sale 1599000
2019-08-15 For Sale 1599000
2019-09-09 Sold 1650000
2019-09-26 For Sale 1499200
2020-10-13 Sold 245000
2022-02-15 Sold 3354000
2023-05-15 For Sale 3300000
2023-12-16 For Sale 1599750
2023-12-24 Off Market NaN

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CEDAR STREET RAD SOURCES 1054 Cedar Street, San Carlos, CA 94070-3867, USA N N RO 0 CAN000905619 0.62
GTE LENKURT INC 1105 COUNTY ROAD, San Carlos, CA 94070, USA N N DR 0 CAD009118605 0.92
PROTO METALS 1565 Old County Road, Belmont, CA 94002, USA N N RO 0 CA0001898576 0.94

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

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San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 0

Wild fire Risk Info

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Very High 0 2 4 3

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