Top-floor condo with breathtaking wrap-around views of Central Lake offering serene waterfront living. The open living and dining area is an open space flooded with natural light, featuring a tiled fireplace with built-ins, and sliding glass doors leading to a balcony. The balcony is perfect for morning coffee, afternoons watching boats glide by, and a front-row seat to yearly fireworks. The modern kitchen boasts sleek quartz countertops, a stylish glass subway tile backsplash, ample soft-close shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a versatile coffee bar. An adjacent sunlit family room with solarium windows provides additional flexible space. Upstairs, the primary suite showcases soaring ceilings, a gas fireplace, and the same picturesque views of Central Lake. An ensuite bath with a soaking tub under a skylight, dual showerheads, and ample closet space make for a spacious retreat. A secondary bedroom features its own updated ensuite. Located in the award-winning The Islands community with a pool, hot tub, clubhouse, and boat dock, this home offers a low-maintenance, resort-style lifestyle with direct access to scenic parks, shopping, dining, and a vibrant waterfront community, while providing convenient access to SFO and major freeways for easy commuting.
Sold for $1,510,000
$1,510,000
881 Balboa Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
2beds
1,780sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1975
-- sqft lot
$1,584,000 Zestimate®
$848/sqft
$6,370 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,584,000
$1.46M - $1.74M
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Serene waterfront livingGas fireplaceSleek quartz countertopsStainless steel appliancesVersatile coffee barTiled fireplace with built-insAmple soft-close shaker cabinetry
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rumana Jabeen 01296366 650-743-4503,
KW Advisors 650-627-3700
Bought with:
Daniel Fridman, 02223329
Ektra Real Estate
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81995682
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus, Skylight, PrimaryOversizedTub, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Electric, Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Built In Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,780
- Total interior livable area: 1,780 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 105860120
- Zoning: RMR3PD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Other
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: $848/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,383,238
- Annual tax amount: $16,363
- Date on market: 2/27/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2025 | Sold | $1,510,000+11.2%$848/sqft |
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| 3/8/2025 | Pending sale | $1,358,000$763/sqft |
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| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,358,000+9.5%$763/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81995682 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2018 | Sold | $1,240,000+85.1%$697/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2013 | Sold | $670,000+8.4%$376/sqft |
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| 7/27/2000 | Sold | $618,000+50.7%$347/sqft |
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| 7/10/1997 | Sold | $410,000$230/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,363 +1.5% | $1,383,238 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,129 +2.1% | $1,356,117 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,796 +1.3% | $1,329,527 +2% |
| 2022 | $15,591 +1.3% | $1,303,459 +2% |
| 2021 | $15,391 +2.8% | $1,277,902 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,969 +5.5% | $1,264,800 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,183 +74.9% | $1,240,000 +71% |
| 2018 | $8,110 +1.1% | $725,111 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,018 -0.5% | $710,894 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,055 +5.1% | $696,956 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,665 | $686,488 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,665 | $673,041 -1.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $686,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $686,000 -4.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $715,000 +2.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $696,000 -10.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $775,000 +9.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $708,956 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $695,056 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $681,428 |
| 2005 | -- | $681,428 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $654,970 +12.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $580,000 +9.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $530,000 -14.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $618,000 +83.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $337,002 |
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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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