---
listing_id: ML82022303
status: Closed
price: 2850000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 2700
sqft_lot: 9730
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1982
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "171 Exeter Ave"
city: San Carlos
state: CA
zip: 94070
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.50336
lng: -122.280651
days_on_market: 216
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "John Nelson"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 888-4408"
list_agent_license: 01152878
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | San Carlos | 94070 | 171 Exeter Ave

171 Exeter Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070

MLS: ML82022303 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,850,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 /1 2,700 9,730 1982

Remarks

Welcome to 171 Exeter, a beautifully refreshed tri-level home in the heart of San Carlos. After decades in one family, this residence begins its next chapter with timeless charm and smart updates. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, two offices, a gym with shower, and a private lower-level suite ideal for guests, in-laws or someone needing space, the layout offers flexibility for modern living. Recent upgrades include refinished wood and LVP flooring, new doors, updated lighting, fresh paint, and a reimagined kitchen and baths highlighted by a stunning primary suite. Enjoy multiple outdoor spaces: a sunny front deck, shaded patio, and two flat areas perfect for entertaining, play, or relaxing. The wine/storage room stays a steady 60 to 65 year round, and bedrooms remain naturally cool in summer with AC available but rarely needed. Located just 1.5 miles from downtown San Carlos and Carlmont Shopping Center, you're minutes from Caltrain, top-rated schools, Belmont Canyon trailhead, and four acclaimed local breweries. With quick access to 101 and 280 and the coast just 20 to 25 minutes away, this home blends charm, convenience, and lifestyle in one unbeatable package. This isnt just a home, its an opportunity to live beautifully in one of the Peninsula's sought-after neighborhoods.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82022303
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, More than One Primary Bedroom
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Half on Ground Floor
Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Hookups - Gas, Skylight(s)
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas, Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Enclosed, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District San Carlos Elementary
High School District Sequoia Union High
Water Public
Zoning PC0000

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
John Nelson Samie Goodman
Coldwell Banker Realty Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01152878 License #: 01515818
Phone: (650) 888-4408 Phone: (650) 520-3413

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Arundel Elementary School public K-3 0.35 mi 10
Carlmont High School public 9-12 0.47 mi 10
Tierra Linda Middle School public 6-8 0.50 mi 10
Mariposa Upper Elementary School public 4,5 0.50 mi 10
Heather Elementary School public K-3 0.81 mi 9
Brittan Acres Elementary School public K-3 0.97 mi 10
Central Middle School public 6-8 1.09 mi 10
Arroyo School public 4,5 1.13 mi 9
Central Elementary School public K-5 1.44 mi 9
Nesbit Elementary School public K-8 1.54 mi 6
Cipriani Elementary School public K-5 1.66 mi 8
White Oaks Elementary School public K-3 1.71 mi 10
Clifford Elementary School public K-8 1.74 mi 7
Ralston Intermediate School public 6-8 1.82 mi 10
San Carlos Student Services Preschool public UG 1.82 mi N/A
San Mateo County Special Education School public K-12 1.84 mi N/A
San Mateo County Rop School public 11-12 1.84 mi N/A
Redwood High School public 9-12 2.07 mi 2
Fox Elementary School public K-5 2.32 mi 10
George Hall Elementary School public K-5 2.41 mi 9

Disclosures

©2026 MLSListings Inc. All rights reserved. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Information provided is for personal, non-commercial use by the viewer and may not be redistributed without explicit authorization from MLSListings Inc.

Presently MLSListings.com displays Active, Contingent, Pending, and Recently Sold listings. Recently Sold listings are properties which were sold within the last three years. After that period listings are no longer displayed in MLSListings.com. Pending listings are properties under contract and no longer available for sale. Contingent listings are properties where there is an accepted offer, and seller may be seeking back-up offers. Active listings are available for sale.

This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact John Nelson, (650) 888-4408.