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listing_id: ML81977282
status: Closed
price: 4590000
beds: 4
baths_full: 5
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 4491
sqft_lot: 25000
lot_acres: 0.573
year_built: 1923
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "5 Hill Ave"
city: San Carlos
state: CA
zip: 94070
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.487337
lng: -122.269629
days_on_market: 589
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Jennifer Gilson"
list_office: "Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 642-6957"
list_agent_license: 01889172
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | San Carlos | 94070 | 5 Hill Ave

5 Hill Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070

MLS: ML81977282 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,590,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 5
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
4 5 4,491 0.573 1923

Remarks

Discover this storybook residence at 5 Hill Ave, blending classic charm with contemporary amenities. Situated on a generous lot, this Craftsman home features 4 beds, 4 baths, a studio, a separate structure with a full bath, and a separate office, offering abundant room for living and entertaining. The expansive front yard leads to a charming residence. Inside, enjoy a grand formal living room with a cozy fireplace, a second living area with another fireplace and French doors opening to a landscaped garden, and a formal dining room. The chefs kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a large island, and space for additional dining, connecting to a lovely patio. The main level has 2 bedrooms, including a primary suite with an ensuite bathroom, a full bath and laundry area. Upstairs features another primary suite with a luxurious ensuite bathroom, a fourth bedroom with an ensuite bath, and a charming attic for play or hobbies. The lower level offers a den with a pool table. The property also includes generous paved yard for entertaining. A generous garage completes this exceptional home. Located in San Carlos, 5 Hill Ave combines suburban tranquility with urban convenience, with easy access to highways, Caltrain, top schools, and vibrant downtown shopping and dining.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81977282
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat - 2+, Walk-in Closet, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Granite, Island with Sink, Pantry
Appliances Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Cooling None
Heating Forced Air, Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Traditional

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Drive Through, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Redwood City Elementary
High School District Sequoia Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R10000

Contact Information

Jennifer Gilson
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
License #: 01889172
Phone: (650) 642-6957

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Heather Elementary School public K-3 0.46 mi 9
Clifford Elementary School public K-8 0.49 mi 6
Brittan Acres Elementary School public K-3 0.64 mi 10
White Oaks Elementary School public K-3 0.96 mi 10
Arroyo School public 4,5 1.02 mi 8
Central Middle School public 6-8 1.03 mi 10
Arundel Elementary School public K-3 1.15 mi 10
Redwood High School public 9-12 1.50 mi 2
San Carlos Student Services Preschool public UG 1.54 mi N/A
Carlmont High School public 9-12 1.64 mi 10
Sequoia High School public 9-12 1.73 mi 7
Tierra Linda Middle School public 6-8 1.76 mi 10
Mariposa Upper Elementary School public 4,5 1.76 mi 9
Orion Alternative School public K-5 1.81 mi 8
North Star Academy public 3-8 1.88 mi 9
McKinley Institute Of Technology public 6-8 1.90 mi 6
Roosevelt Elementary School public K-8 2.01 mi 4
Roy Cloud Elementary School public K-8 2.04 mi 9
John F. Kennedy Middle School public 6-8 2.57 mi 7
Nesbit Elementary School public K-8 2.63 mi 6

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Jennifer Gilson, (650) 642-6957.