Welcome to your 2025 Summer Project ! 1281 Marlin Avenue offers a fantastic opportunity for a visionary to remodel this spacious 5 bedroom 2 bathroom home located in desirable Foster City. A traditional floor plan with the kitchen - family room opening to the backyard ideal for indoor - outdoor entertaining. Not to be missed is the mature landscaping - enjoy the roses, a lemon tree and a pomegranate and blueberry bush. Built in 1966 on a 5,414 sqft lot (approximately) Situated in a great community with excellent schools, the historic Hillbarn theater, a multitude of restaurants, parks and the Bay Trail within walking distance. Convenient access to 92 and 101. An opportunity not to be missed!
Sold for $1,875,000
$1,875,000
1281 Marlin Ave, Foster City, CA 94404
5beds
2,010sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1966
5,414 Square Feet Lot
$1,964,700 Zestimate®
$933/sqft
$6,844 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,964,700
$1.79M - $2.16M
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Mature landscaping
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Listed by:
Mary Molinari 01032961 650-996-7981,
Coldwell Banker Realty 650-596-5400
Bought with:
Brenda Oliveira, 01274463
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82015580
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,010
- Total interior livable area: 2,010 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,414 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 094271450
- Zoning: R10006
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Foster City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $933/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $143,134
- Annual tax amount: $2,081
- Date on market: 7/23/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $1,875,000$933/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Pending sale | $1,875,000$933/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,875,000$933/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,081 +1.7% | $143,134 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,045 +2.3% | $140,328 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,000 +2.1% | $137,577 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,958 +2% | $134,880 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,920 +2.7% | $132,236 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,870 +4.9% | $130,881 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,782 +22.6% | $128,315 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,454 +1.3% | $125,800 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,435 -10.4% | $123,334 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,602 +5.4% | $120,917 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,520 | $119,101 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,520 | $116,769 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $116,242 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,963 |
| 2011 | -- | $113,963 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $110,895 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $111,160 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $108,982 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $106,847 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $104,753 |
| 2005 | -- | $104,753 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $100,687 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $98,842 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $96,905 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $95,006 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $93,144 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fish
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Audubon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Bowditch Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10San Mateo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: SanMateoFosterCityElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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