Welcome to this handsomely upgraded water-view home in the Islands J community. This ground level end unit offers two spacious 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, an open floor plan with abundant natural light, panoramic water view from every room and a bonus office/den. Large living room with a fireplace opens to the patio where you can enjoy an amazing Lagoon view, fresh breeze and perhaps the July 4th fireworks. The meticulously remodeled kitchen has quartz countertops, a central island and brand-new stainless-steel appliances, leading to a formal dining room with two sides of breathtaking view. In-unit laundry room and a detached garage. Well maintained HOA covers water, garbage, sewer, swimming pool, clubhouse, spa and much more. Close to Highway 92/101, shopping/dining, trails, parks, excellent schools and many major employers around.
Sold for $1,350,000
$1,350,000
848 Balboa Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
2beds
1,395sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1975
-- sqft lot
$1,209,600 Zestimate®
$968/sqft
$5,327 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,209,600
$1.10M - $1.32M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Morgan Kwong 01897691 925-212-8500,
BRG Realty 408-558-3600
Bought with:
Alex Lehr, 00867442
Guide Real Estate
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81951218
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub, SolidSurface, SplitBath, Tile, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor, PrimaryOversizedTub, OversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, ExhaustFan, Island
Heating
- 2 plus Zones, Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Other
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,395
- Total interior livable area: 1,395 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Pool features: Community
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 105870070
- Zoning: RMR3PD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Community Pool
- Services included: Insurance
- HOA fee: $945 monthly
Location
- Region: Foster City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $968/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,124,773
- Annual tax amount: $13,338
- Date on market: 1/11/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan, Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/22/2024 | Sold | $1,350,000+4.2%$968/sqft |
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| 1/24/2024 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$928/sqft |
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| 1/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+11160.9%$928/sqft |
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| 9/13/2017 | Sold | $11,500-99%$8/sqft |
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| 5/2/2017 | Sold | $1,150,000+10.8%$824/sqft |
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| 4/3/2017 | Pending sale | $1,038,000$744/sqft |
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| 3/24/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,038,000+20.7%$744/sqft |
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| 2/9/2017 | Listing removed | $3,900$3/sqft |
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| 1/29/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,900$3/sqft |
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| 9/2/2014 | Sold | $860,000+22.8%$616/sqft |
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| 9/20/2006 | Sold | $700,500+9.5%$502/sqft |
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| 6/11/2004 | Sold | $640,000+11.3%$459/sqft |
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| 6/16/2000 | Sold | $575,000$412/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,338 -14.4% | $1,124,773 -14% |
| 2024 | $15,578 +2.1% | $1,308,236 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,256 +1.3% | $1,282,585 +2% |
| 2022 | $15,057 +1.3% | $1,257,439 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,864 +2.8% | $1,232,785 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,456 +5.5% | $1,220,146 +2% |
| 2019 | $13,697 +4.1% | $1,196,224 +2% |
| 2018 | $13,162 +30.2% | $1,172,770 +31.7% |
| 2017 | $10,111 +0% | $890,575 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,107 +172.6% | $873,114 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,708 | $860,000 +173% |
| 2014 | $3,708 | $315,026 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $313,603 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $307,454 |
| 2011 | -- | $307,454 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $299,175 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $299,886 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $294,007 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $288,243 -56.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $665,855 |
| 2005 | -- | $665,855 +7.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $621,585 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $610,194 +13.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $537,000 -8.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $586,500 +101.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $291,137 |
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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
- 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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