11 Lilly ln, San Carlos
11 Lilly Lane sits in San Carlos, a midpeninsula enclave where tree-lined streets climb the eastern foothills above El Camino Real. The address places residents within a mile of Carlmont High School and the network of trails threading through Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve. The home occupies a car-dependent setting—walk score 6—where daily errands typically require a vehicle, yet the property's elevation offers a quieter remove from the commercial corridor below. San Carlos balances proximity to major employment centers with a more residential pace, and this location reflects that duality.
San Carlos unfolds across gentle slopes between the bay and the ridgeline, its mid-century neighborhoods punctuated by parks and open space. Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve anchors the eastern edge, offering trails into unincorporated San Mateo County. Closer in, Vista Park, Crestview Park, and Pyrola Park serve the residential grid. The city's position on the peninsula corridor places Stanford University 16 minutes away by car, while San Francisco International Airport lies 21 minutes north. Downtown San Francisco is a 50-minute drive; Downtown San Jose, 57 minutes. Transit connections require more time—2 hours 8 minutes to San Francisco by public transport—but the city's schools draw families willing to prioritize academics over walkability.
- The public school pathway—Heather Elementary (GreatSchools rating 9), Mariposa (10), Tierra Linda Middle (10), and Carlmont High (10)—earns consistent attention from buyers prioritizing academics.
- Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve extends more than 2,000 acres of chaparral and oak woodland along the ridgeline, accessed via trailheads within a few minutes' drive.
- San Carlos incorporated in 1925 and retains a distinct downtown along Laurel Street, where independent shops and restaurants anchor a walkable, two-block commercial core separate from the El Camino corridor.
Walk Score® rates an address from 0–100 by how easily everyday errands — groceries, coffee, dining, school pickup — can be done on foot. 50+ means some errands can be walked, 70+ means most can, and 90+ is a rare walker's paradise. Transit and Bike scores read the same way for public transportation and cycling.
Ratings are GreatSchools Summary Ratings on a 1–10 scale, based on test scores, student progress, and college readiness — 8–10 is above average, 5–7 average, 1–4 below average. Schools shown are the closest rated options within five miles. Attendance boundaries change; always verify enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
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