NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Puffin Ct Foster City, CA 94404

Bay Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,137,000 - $2,821,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,450 Sq Ft
$970/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 31, 2014

Last sale price $1,320,000 $539 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,034/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Audubon Elementary School Rated A
  • Marble Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of October 2014

Located in a private cul-de-sac, just walking distance away from the Bay Trail. Entry level features living room with bay windows, garden-facing dining room, updated chef’s kitchen w/ breakfast nook and a cozy family room w/ fireplace. Large master suite w/ sweeping bridge/bay views & walk-in closet. Additional 2 bedrooms/1bath upstairs; Downstairs has 1bed/1bath. Nice landscaped backyard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Annie Chang

Sequoia Real Estate License #01476872 Listed on: 09/26/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Andy Gan

Prudential California Realty License #01868784

Prudential California Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,348

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,450 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bay Views

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 094-156-550

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,348

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 538.78
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2450
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 749
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Top Coordinate: G
  • Thomas Bros Page: 749
  • Thomas Brothers: G1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 2450
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Hardwood - Partial, Tile, Marble
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Bay
  • Yard/Grounds: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • High School: 641

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 094-156-550
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 489.39
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5225.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 5225.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 5225.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5225.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Mateo Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Audubon Elementary
  • High School Text: Hillsdale High
  • Middle School Text: Bowditch Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2021
Sold by
Liu Wen and Zhang Keji
Bought by
Zhang Keji and Liu Wen
Current Estimated Value
$2,377,283

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$733,000
Outstanding Balance
$665,520
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,711,763

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2020
Sold by
Zhang Keji and Liu Wen
Bought by
Keji Zhang And Wen Liu Family Trust and Zhang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$746,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2015
Sold by
Zhang Keji and Liu Wen
Bought by
Keji Zhang & Wen Liu Family Trust and Liu Wen

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2014
Closed on
Oct 23, 2014
Sold by
Lou David and Thay Aylang
Bought by
Zhang Keji and Liu Wen
Seller's Agent
Annie Chang
Sequoia Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Andy Gan
Prudential California Realty
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,320,000
Premium/Discount to List
$121,000
10.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.49%
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2013
Sold by
Lou David
Bought by
Lou David and Thay Aylang

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2002
Sold by
Lou Hong Tek and Cchan Muy Ty
Bought by
Lou David

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2002
Sold by
Sims Charles E
Bought by
Lou Hong Tek and Chhan Muy Ty

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 1999
Sold by
Tek Lou Hong and Ty Chhan Muy
Bought by
Lou David

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 1994
Sold by
World Svgs & Loan Assn
Bought by
Lou Hong Tek and Chhan Muy Ty

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
7.21%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zhang Keji -- Chicago Title Company
Liu Wen -- Chicago Title
Keji Zhang And Wen Liu Family Trust -- Accommodation/Courtesy Recordi
Zhang Keji -- Wfg National Title
Keji Zhang & Wen Liu Family Trust -- None Available
Zhang Keji $1,320,000 Chicago Title Company
Lou David -- None Available
Lou David -- --
Lou Hong Tek -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Lou David -- --
Lou Hong Tek $360,000 North American Title Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Liu Wen $733,000
Previous Owner Zhang Keji $746,000
Previous Owner Zhang Keji $850,000
Previous Owner Lou Hong Tek $288,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/31/2014 10/31/14 Sold $1,320,000 +10.1% $539 / Sq Ft
10/09/2014 10/09/14 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2014 09/26/14 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $489 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $18,348 $1,586,436 $793,218 $793,218
2023 $18,348 $1,524,834 $762,417 $762,417
2022 $17,735 $1,494,936 $747,468 $747,468
2021 $17,589 $1,465,624 $732,812 $732,812
2020 $17,106 $1,450,596 $725,298 $725,298
2019 $16,206 $1,422,154 $711,077 $711,077
2018 $15,627 $1,394,270 $697,135 $697,135
2017 $15,454 $1,366,932 $683,466 $683,466
2016 $15,345 $1,340,130 $670,065 $670,065
2015 $14,991 $1,320,000 $660,000 $660,000
2014 $5,747 $499,132 $249,566 $249,566
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Annie Chang

    Sequoia Real Estate

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Andy Gan

    Prudential California Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81435120

MLSListings

APN: 094-156-550

California San Mateo County Foster City 94404 Bay Vista

229 Puffin Ct, Foster City, CA

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