Mount Carmel Redwood City Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Redwood City neighborhood guide
Mount Carmel is a roughly square neighborhood of just over half a square mile, bounded by Whipple Avenue, Myrtle Street, Jefferson Avenue and El Camino Real, with Grand Street running through the middle. Sequoia High School, founded in 1895 as the only high school on the Peninsula between Santa Clara and San Francisco, moved to its campus here in 1924. Its main building and the auditorium now called Carrington Hall date from that move.
Stafford Park on Hopkins Avenue is the neighborhood's gathering spot, with a playground, a big lawn, picnic tables and the summer Music in the Park concerts. McKinley Institute of Technology and North Star Academy share a campus on Duane Street, and the Arroyo Ojo de Agua creek runs year round through the southeast corner.
Mount Carmel is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Redwood City map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Sequoia High School, founded in 1895, on this campus since 1924
- Stafford Park's summer Music in the Park concerts
- Wide, tree lined streets of mostly single family homes
- Short walk across El Camino Real to downtown
Homes and Streets
Most homes are single family, varied in age, size and style, set on wide, tree lined streets. Many are older single story houses with a detached one car garage in back, though more are remodeled or rebuilt each year. Some larger historic houses stand along Hopkins Avenue. Apartments concentrate near El Camino Real and Jefferson Avenue, with some duplexes and a couple of larger apartment buildings mixed in.
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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 Redwood City School District.
Getting Around
El Camino Real runs along the east side, and Whipple Avenue leads to Highway 101. The Redwood City Caltrain station is a short walk or bike ride across El Camino.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Mount Carmel FAQ
Where is Mount Carmel in Redwood City?
Mount Carmel is a roughly square neighborhood of just over half a square mile, bounded by Whipple Avenue, Myrtle Street, Jefferson Avenue and El Camino Real, with Grand Street running through the middle. Sequoia High School, founded in 1895 as the only high school on the Peninsula between Santa Clara and San Francisco, moved to its campus here in 1924.
What are homes like in Mount Carmel?
Most homes are single family, varied in age, size and style, set on wide, tree lined streets. Many are older single story houses with a detached one car garage in back, though more are remodeled or rebuilt each year.
What public schools are near Mount Carmel?
Public schools near Mount Carmel include Sequoia High School (grades 9-12), McKinley Institute of Technology (grades 6-8), North Star Academy (grades 3-8) and John F. Kennedy Middle School (grades 6-8). School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the Redwood City School District.
What parks are near Mount Carmel?
Parks and open space near Mount Carmel include Stafford Park, Mezes Park and Red Morton Park.
How do I get around from Mount Carmel?
El Camino Real runs along the east side, and Whipple Avenue leads to Highway 101. The Redwood City Caltrain station is a short walk or bike ride across El Camino.
How can I find homes for sale in Mount Carmel?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Walking Redwood City, Redwood City School District. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.