Welcome to a beautifully refreshed & exceptionally spacious one-level condo in Foster City's highly sought-after The Islands community. Just steps from the tranquil lagoon & Bay Trail, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, elegance, & proximity to the water. The open-concept layout is filled w/ natural light & designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, featuring two inviting balconies, one extending from the main living area & another off the primary suite, ideal for relaxation or entertaining. Thoughtful upgrades by the current owners elevate both style & functionality: freshly painted interiors, a new induction cooktop & Samsung refrigerator, custom wooden shutters throughout, ceiling fans in both bedrooms, & a custom built-in sideboard in the dining area. The balcony has been freshly painted, & the garage upgraded w/ epoxy flooring & extra space for storage. A new dishwasher completes the updates for a truly move-in-ready experience. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a pool, spa, clubhouse, & kayak storage, all within minutes of top-rated Foster City schools, Leo J. Ryan Park, Bridgepointe Shopping Center, & major commuter routes offering easy access to Silicon Valley, San Francisco, & the East Bay. The best of Foster City's waterfront lifestyle.
Sold for $1,235,000
$1,235,000
831 Balboa Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
2beds
1,490sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1975
-- sqft lot
$1,250,100 Zestimate®
$829/sqft
$5,563 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,250,100
$1.14M - $1.38M
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Two inviting balconiesOpen-concept layoutFreshly painted interiorsNatural lightCustom built-in sideboardCustom wooden shuttersBay trail
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Listed by:
Chandani Group 70010052 650-492-0599,
Compass 650-462-1111,
Karishma Chandani 01066173 408-391-8266,
Anthem Realty
Bought with:
Ahmed Shaban, 02165608
Redfin
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82024105
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: DiningL
Family room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Electric, Radiant
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Microwave, Built In Oven/Range
Features
- High Ceilings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,490
- Total interior livable area: 1,490 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Community
Lot
- Size: 7.01 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 105850100
- Zoning: RMR3PD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Shingle, TarGravel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Water
- HOA fee: $955 monthly
Location
- Region: Foster City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $829/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,302,169
- Annual tax amount: $15,355
- Date on market: 10/7/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Sold | $1,235,000-1.2%$829/sqft |
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| 12/18/2025 | Pending sale | $1,249,888$839/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $1,249,888-3.8%$839/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,299,888+18.2%$872/sqft |
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| 5/27/2016 | Sold | $1,100,000+3.9%$738/sqft |
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| 4/13/2016 | Pending sale | $1,059,000$711/sqft |
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| 4/1/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,059,000-1.5%$711/sqft |
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| 10/27/2015 | Sold | $1,075,000+1.5%$721/sqft |
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| 9/19/2015 | Pending sale | $1,059,000$711/sqft |
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| 9/10/2015 | Listed for sale | $1,059,000+32.7%$711/sqft |
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| 9/18/2014 | Sold | $798,000$536/sqft |
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| 8/15/2014 | Price change | $798,000-1.5%$536/sqft |
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| 7/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $810,000+52.8%$544/sqft |
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| 6/30/2009 | Sold | $530,000+1%$356/sqft |
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| 8/7/2002 | Sold | $525,000+110%$352/sqft |
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| 9/6/1996 | Sold | $250,000$168/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,355 +1.5% | $1,302,169 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,133 +2.1% | $1,276,638 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,818 +1.3% | $1,251,607 +2% |
| 2022 | $14,624 +1.3% | $1,227,067 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,434 +2.8% | $1,203,007 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,037 +5.5% | $1,190,673 +2% |
| 2019 | $13,299 +4.1% | $1,167,328 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,770 +1.1% | $1,144,440 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,626 +2.1% | $1,122,000 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $12,370 +35.8% | $1,075,000 +34.7% |
| 2015 | $9,106 +33% | $798,000 +33.3% |
| 2014 | $6,845 | $598,779 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $596,073 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $584,387 |
| 2011 | -- | $584,387 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $568,648 -3.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $590,458 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $578,881 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $567,531 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $556,404 |
| 2005 | -- | $556,404 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $534,801 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $525,000 +90.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $275,619 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $270,215 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $264,918 |
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Neighborhood: Explorers
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Beach Park ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Bowditch Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10San Mateo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: BeachParkElementary
- Middle: BowditchMiddle
- High: SanMateoHigh
- 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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