NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 Surfbird Isle Foster City, CA 94404

Bay Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,516,000 - $3,317,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,200 Sq Ft
$928/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 24, 2017

Last sale price $2,630,000 $822 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,535/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Audubon Elementary School Rated A
  • Granite Countertops
  • 4-minute walk to Gull Park

About This Home

As of May 2017

This wide water views, spacious, light-filled waterfront home has gleaming hardwood floors, double pane windows, high vaulted ceilings and skylights and its own private dock. Cool entry with Italian floor tiles opens to a sunken living room and dining room and floor-to-ceiling windows providing abundant natural light and A bonus soundproof room would be the 5th bedroom, A large entertainment room features a vaulted ceiling with skylights and Murphy bed. The house has been fitted with a security system with door/window sensors.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judy Dong

Green Banker Realty License #01373478 Listed on: 05/15/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Stanley Lo

Green Banker Realty License #00874415

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,986

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 7,013 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R10006

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Docks

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 094-172-190

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,986

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3200
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Zoning Description: R10006
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3200
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Dryer, Hookup - Washer/Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Boat Dock

Utilities

  • Heating System: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 094-172-190
  • Lot Acres: 0.1610
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7020.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7020.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Mateo Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2017
Closed on
May 23, 2017
Sold by
Tian Yue and Wang Jing
Bought by
Hu Wei
Seller's Agent
Judy Dong
Green Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stanley Lo
Green Banker Realty
List Price
$2,389,000
Sold Price
$2,630,000
Premium/Discount to List
$241,000
10.09%
Current Estimated Value
$2,969,321

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$339,321
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2009
Sold by
Foster Lee
Bought by
Tian Yue and Wang Jing

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2004
Sold by
Foster Lee
Bought by
Foster Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2003
Sold by
Foster Lee
Bought by
Foster Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2002
Sold by
Foster Lee
Bought by
Foster Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2002
Sold by
Foster T Jack and Foster Patricia C
Bought by
Foster Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1997
Sold by
Foster Richard H
Bought by
Foster T Jack and Foster Patricia C
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
Hu Wei $2,630,000 Chicago Title Company
Tian Yue $1,350,000 Chicago Title Company
Foster Lee -- --
Foster Lee -- --
Foster Lee -- --
Foster Lee -- --
Foster T Jack $219,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Foster Lee $247,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/24/2017 05/24/17 Sold $2,630,000 +10.1% $822 / Sq Ft
05/22/2017 05/22/17 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2017 05/15/17 For Sale $2,389,000 -- $747 / 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 $34,986 $3,052,336 $2,355,988 $696,348
2023 $34,986 $2,933,812 $2,264,503 $669,309
2022 $33,839 $2,876,287 $2,220,101 $656,186
2021 $33,421 $2,819,890 $2,176,570 $643,320
2020 $32,499 $2,790,976 $2,154,252 $636,724
2019 $30,777 $2,736,252 $2,112,012 $624,240
2018 $29,943 $2,682,600 $2,070,600 $612,000
2017 $16,884 $1,501,488 $750,744 $750,744
2016 $16,745 $1,472,048 $736,024 $736,024
2015 $16,358 $1,449,938 $724,969 $724,969
2014 $15,942 $1,421,536 $710,768 $710,768
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Judy Dong

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Judy Dong

    Green Banker Realty

    (650) 322-4888

    6 Total Sales

    Judy Dong
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  • Stanley Lo

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Stanley Lo

    Green Banker Realty

    (650) 222-1045

    2 in this area

    395 Total Sales

    Stanley Lo
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81651550

MLSListings

APN: 094-172-190

California San Mateo County Foster City 94404 Bay Vista

261 Surfbird Isle, Foster City, CA

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