Alder Manor San Carlos Homes and Neighborhood Guide
San Carlos neighborhood guide
Alder Manor is the southwest corner of San Carlos, west of Alameda de las Pulgas and south of Brittan Avenue toward Redwood City, including the Brittan Heights area. The terrain mixes level streets near the Alameda with steep hillside roads above, where many homes look out over the canyons, the city and the bay. Some streets are narrow and steep, which affects parking.
Open space is close at hand. Eaton Park, with about 57 acres of oak and madrone hillside and hiking trails, sits within the neighborhood, and the San Carlos 4-H Club runs an animal farm in its lower section. Big Canyon Park is nearby, and Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is just over the hill off Crestview Drive. Some homes are in the Redwood City School District, so check by address.
Alder Manor is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the San Carlos map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Eaton Park: about 57 acres of hillside trails and a 4-H farm
- Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve just over the hill
- Canyon and bay views from many hillside streets
- Larger lots, some over 10,000 square feet
Homes and Streets
Most of Alder Manor was built in the last half century or so, with ranch homes, multi story hillside houses, Tudors, Mediterranean style homes, newer custom builds and some apartments. Lots are larger than in the flatter parts of San Carlos, and some exceed 10,000 square feet. Homes on the hills often have city, bay or canyon views, and the stretch near Eaton Avenue has some of the more distinctive architecture.
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Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments follow district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Always confirm the school for a specific address with the district, for example the San Carlos School District.
Getting Around
Interstate 280 is reached by Edgewood Road, and Brittan Avenue leads down to Laurel Street and El Camino Real. The San Carlos Caltrain station is a short drive away.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Alder Manor FAQ
Where is Alder Manor in San Carlos?
Alder Manor is the southwest corner of San Carlos, west of Alameda de las Pulgas and south of Brittan Avenue toward Redwood City, including the Brittan Heights area. The terrain mixes level streets near the Alameda with steep hillside roads above, where many homes look out over the canyons, the city and the bay.
What are homes like in Alder Manor?
Most of Alder Manor was built in the last half century or so, with ranch homes, multi story hillside houses, Tudors, Mediterranean style homes, newer custom builds and some apartments. Lots are larger than in the flatter parts of San Carlos, and some exceed 10,000 square feet.
What public schools are near Alder Manor?
Public schools near Alder Manor include Heather Elementary School (grades TK-3), Tierra Linda Middle School (grades 6-8), Clifford School (grades TK-8) and Sequoia High School (grades 9-12). School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the San Carlos School District.
What parks are near Alder Manor?
Parks and open space near Alder Manor include Eaton Park, Crestview Park, Big Canyon Park and Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve.
How do I get around from Alder Manor?
Interstate 280 is reached by Edgewood Road, and Brittan Avenue leads down to Laurel Street and El Camino Real. The San Carlos Caltrain station is a short drive away.
How can I find homes for sale in Alder Manor?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: City of San Carlos, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Redwood City School District, San Carlos School District. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.