Welcome to 1298 Ribbon St, a beautifully refreshed residence blending timeless character with modern comfort in one of the Peninsula’s most sought-after waterfront communities. Nestled in Foster City’s highly desirable Carmel Village neighborhood, this established area is known for its larger homes, wide streets, mature landscaping, and exceptional Silicon Valley commuter convenience. Thoughtfully updated by its current owner, the home showcases beautifully restored hardwood flooring brought back to its original warmth and elegance, creating a rich foundation throughout the living spaces. The updated kitchen and baths have been tastefully enhanced with fresh solid stone countertops, upgraded fixtures, and select newer appliances, delivering a clean and sophisticated feel. Dual-pane windows throughout and plantation shutters on most windows provide both energy efficiency and refined style. Generous living spaces offer large closets and abundant storage, while the spacious backyard creates a private retreat with a covered patio and secondary seating area ideal for entertaining, morning coffee, or evening gatherings. Residents enjoy an exceptional lifestyle with close proximity to the scenic Foster City lagoons, waterfront pathways, and walking and biking trails along the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Nearby parks, Audubon Elementary, shopping, dining, and recreation further enhance the neighborhood’s appeal. Conveniently located between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the home offers quick access to Highway 92, US-101, SFO, San Jose, and major Peninsula tech campuses while maintaining the peaceful atmosphere that makes Foster City so desirable. Experience the rare combination of location, lifestyle, and comfort at 1298 Ribbon St.
For sale
Price cut: $258.9K (5/27)
$1,990,000
1298 Ribbon St, Foster City, CA 94404
4beds
2,160sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$1,972,400 Zestimate®
$921/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature landscapingSpacious backyardBeautifully restored hardwood flooringGenerous living spacesSelect newer appliancesUpgraded fixturesFresh solid stone countertops
- 47 days |
- 2,128 |
- 75 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shonn Thompson DRE #01229754 925-754-1611,
THOMPSON REALTY GROUP
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41133954
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Storage, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,160
- Total interior livable area: 2,160 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 094261120
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Foster City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $921/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $181,415
- Annual tax amount: $2,022
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,972,400
$1.87M - $2.07M
$6,713/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Price change | $1,990,000-11.5%$921/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $2,248,880-2.2%$1,041/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,298,888+30.8%$1,064/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Sold | $1,757,600+0.4%$814/sqft |
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| 2/22/2026 | Pending sale | $1,750,000$810/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,022 +1.5% | $181,415 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,992 +2.2% | $177,859 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,950 +1.3% | $174,373 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,925 +1.3% | $170,955 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,901 +2.9% | $167,604 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,848 +5.7% | $165,886 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,749 +1.9% | $162,634 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,717 +1.2% | $159,446 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,697 +2.8% | $156,321 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,650 +5.2% | $153,257 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,569 | $150,955 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,569 | $147,999 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $147,331 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $144,443 |
| 2011 | -- | $144,443 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $140,554 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $140,889 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $138,127 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $135,420 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $132,765 |
| 2005 | -- | $132,765 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $127,612 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $125,274 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $122,819 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $120,411 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $118,051 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fish
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Audubon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Bowditch Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10San Mateo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
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