786 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070-3072, USA


Property Overview:

786 Elm St is a multi-family apartment complex in San Carlos, CA, built in 1963. The property features 20 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 15,867 sq. ft. of living space. It includes a parking garage, carport spaces with extra storage, and a central common courtyard. The building has been well maintained, with a new energy-efficient roof installed in 2017.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 3.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 4.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Central Middle, Arroyo, Redwood High, and San Mateo County Special Education.

    • 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:

    • Community population: 28,104 (13% growth since 2000).
    • 68% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (17.6%), followed by 35-44 years (17.2%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake 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:

  • First time ever on the market; built by the owners’ family in 1963.
  • New roof (2017): White IB PVC single ply cool roof, energy star, Title 24 compliant.
  • Well-maintained with long-term tenants (since 2006).
  • Large, open, and bright units with central courtyard.
  • Ample carport parking and extra storage.
  • Separate laundry room with 2 newer washer/dryer sets.
  • Remodeled 1 Bed/1 Bath units:
    • New wood flooring, recessed lighting, updated kitchens with dishwashers,
    • Dual pane, privacy-tinted windows, large closets, and updated bathrooms.
  • No pets allowed.
  • Owner pays water and garbage; tenant pays PG&E and other utilities.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location: Walking distance to downtown Laurel St, City Center, dog park, library, excellent schools, and public transportation.
  • Vibrant downtown: Close to grocery market, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, banks, and post office.
  • San Carlos Caltrain station just a few blocks away.
  • Ideal for families and commuters.
  • Low crime, excellent schools, and strong job market make this a highly desirable community.

Price and Status History

date type price
2019-04-12 Sold 4700000
2019-06-28 Sold 4100000
2019-07-19 Sold 1421000
2019-08-28 Sold 2900000
2019-09-03 Sold 1150000
2019-09-24 Sold 2100000
2019-09-30 Sold 993000
2019-10-01 Off Market NaN
2019-10-04 For Sale NaN
2019-12-02 Sold 1500000
2019-12-06 Sold 1900000
2021-06-29 For Sale 8750000
2021-07-04 Pending NaN
2021-07-28 For Sale NaN
2021-08-02 Pending NaN
2021-09-24 Sold 8200000

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 0.39
KELLY MOORE PAINT CO 1015 Commercial Street, San Carlos, CA 94070-4007, USA N N NF 0 CAD009125303 0.43
GTE LENKURT INC 1105 COUNTY ROAD, San Carlos, CA 94070, USA N N DR 0 CAD009118605 0.68
PROTO METALS 1565 Old County Road, Belmont, CA 94002, USA N N RO 0 CA0001898576 0.81

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CEMEX SAN CARLOS 1026 Bransten Road, San Carlos, CA 94070-4019, USA 22 2023 Yes 94070RMCPC126BR 0.35
ARTEC ELECTRONICS 605 Old County Road, San Carlos, CA 94070-3208, USA 4 1992 N/A 94070RTCLC605OL 0.37
ASSOCIATED CIRCUITS INC 1043 East San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070-2529, USA 1 1987 N/A 94070SSCTD1043E 0.41
PERFORMEX MACHINING CO 1007 Bransten Road E, San Carlos, CA 94070-4015, USA 13 2000 N/A 94070PRFRM1007B 0.42
NXEDGE SAN CARLOS 1000 Commercial Street, San Carlos, CA 94070-4024, USA 35 2023 Yes 94070CTRNC1000C 0.44
QUANTIC IND INC 990 Commercial Street, San Carlos, CA 94070, USA 1 1989 N/A 94070QNTCN990CO 0.46
REICHHOLD CHEMICALS INC 952 Bransten Road, San Carlos, CA 94070-4029, USA 39 1991 N/A 94070SPNCR952BR 0.49
HARBOR READY MIX 941 Bransten Road, San Carlos, CA 94070-4021, USA 5 2021 Yes 9407WHRBRR941BR 0.50
VIVION INC 929 Bransten Road, San Carlos, CA 94070-4021, USA 9 2021 Yes 9407WVVNNC929BR 0.54
L-3 COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRON DEVICES DIV 960 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA 94070-4116, USA 44 2016 Yes 94070LTTNL960IN 0.59

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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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.

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