11 lilly ln, san carlos
11 Lilly Lane occupies a hillside setting in San Carlos, where residential streets climb toward the Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve. The address sits within a corridor defined by oak-studded slopes and quiet cul-de-sacs, a geography that has long drawn families seeking proximity to highly rated public schools and easy access to the Peninsula's employment centers. The property's elevation offers a remove from the commercial spine of El Camino Real, while Stanford University lies sixteen minutes south by car and San Francisco International Airport twenty-one minutes north. Context here is shaped by topography and commute geometry in equal measure.
San Carlos occupies a narrow band of the Peninsula between the bay plain and the Santa Cruz Mountains, its eastern edge abutting the ridge line. The Walk Score of 6 reflects a car-dependent settlement pattern common to mid-century hillside subdivisions. Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, Vista Park, Crestview Park, and Pyrola Park provide trail access and recreational greenspace within the immediate vicinity. The drive to Downtown San Francisco takes fifty minutes; Stanford University is sixteen minutes away. Heather School, Paragon Montessori, and Little Jewels Childcare anchor early education options within the neighborhood envelope.
- The San Carlos public school pathway—Heather Elementary (rated 9), Mariposa (rated 10), Tierra Linda Middle (rated 10), and Carlmont High (rated 10)—serves the address, with all four campuses located within 1.3 miles.
- Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, managed by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, offers more than 3,000 acres of trails immediately west of the property, connecting to a broader greenbelt system extending into the mountains.
- The San Carlos Caltrain station provides weekday rail service along the Peninsula corridor, supplementing car-dependent mobility in a neighborhood where transit infrastructure remains limited.
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.
Irene Yoon brings a strategist’s mindset to Silicon Valley real estate. Before entering the industry, she spent more than a decade in consulting and tech across APAC and the United States, guiding companies through growth, strategy, and market expansion. She has always been drawn to data, markets, and the details most people overlook, and she now brings that same mindset to helping clients buy and sell with clarity and confidence.
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