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San Carlos real estate

San Carlos

San Carlos, San Mateo County · San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA

Median Home Value

$2,378,551

+2.9%

Est. Cap Rate

1.3%

Based on rent yield × 65%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

68% owner-occupied

Population

30K

Median income: $233,333

D
27/100Caution

Investment ScoreSan Carlos

Composite score based on cap rate, rent yield, affordability, occupancy, and appreciation

Cap Rate1.3%
Rent Yield2.0%
Affordability$2,378,551
Occupancy94.6%
Appreciation2.9%

San Carlos Investment Analysis

San Carlos (population 30K) offers median home values of $2,378,551 — positioning it as a premium market for investors. The 1.3% cap rate positions San Carlos as a premium appreciation market where equity growth drives returns. Values are stable with 2.9% annual growth, offering predictable returns without overheating risk. A healthy 32% renter population supports median rents of $3,878/month, providing reliable income streams for buy-and-hold investors. San Carlos's housing stock is 28% multifamily — indicating strong institutional investor interest and potential for 2-4 unit or small multifamily acquisitions.

Market Profile
Avg: 37/100
Cash Flow1.3% cap
Appreciation2.9% YoY
Affordability$2379K
Occupancy94.6% occ.
Rent Yield2.0%
Employment99.9%
Price vs. Rent Analysis
Price-to-Rent Ratio51.1x
Cash FlowBalancedAppreciation

Appreciation-driven market — growth potential offsets thinner cash flow

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI

$2,378,551
Median Monthly Rent

Zillow ZORI

$3,878
Annual Rent
$46,536
Gross Rent Yield

Annual rent ÷ home value

2.0%

Market Details

Housing Stock

12K units

Single-family: 8K

Multifamily: 3K (28.3%)

Investment Metrics

Gross Yield 2.0%

Cap Rate 1.3%

Price-to-Rent 51.1 (Favors renting)

Property Tax $10,001/yr

Demographics

Median Income $233,333

Median Age 41.6

Employment 99.9%

Home Value Trends

1-Year Appreciation +2.9%

3-Year Appreciation +12.1%

5-Year Appreciation +24.5%

Rental Market

$3,878/mo

Renter population: 31.8%

Lending Status

Not Available

$150K – $10M · Business purpose

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis

Community Snapshot
Population30K

6K/sq mi

Median Income$233,333

$126,389 per capita

Employment99.9%

4.6% unemployment

Occupancy94.6%

31.8% renters

College Educated68.1%
Median Age: 41.612K Housing UnitsMedian Built: 1961
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Property Details

$2,378,551
$100K$2M
25% ($594,638)
15%50%
7.50%
6%10%
$3,878

Investment Projection

Monthly Cash Flow

-$11,569

Cash-on-Cash

-23.3%

DSCR Ratio

0.31

Annual Cash Flow

-$138,823

Monthly P&I: $12,473 | Est. Expenses: $2,973

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Up to $50M

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