NOT LISTED FOR SALE

289 Surfbird Isle Foster City, CA 94404

Bay Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,190,000 - $2,716,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,150 Sq Ft
$1,151/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 22, 2014

Last sale price $1,700,000 $791 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,975/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Audubon Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2014

Wonderful WIDE water home with distant western hill views. Convenient one level living w/the living room, family room & master suite all facing the water. Spacious open floor plan: 4/2.5, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, large open kitchen and family room area that opens onto the wind protected deck for outside dining. Watch the sunset from the deck, dock or hot tub or yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane Longley-Martins

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01038422 Listed on: 06/19/2014

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Patty Dwyer Group

Coldwell Banker Realty License #70010007

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,506

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • Security Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 094-172-150

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,506

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 790.70
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2150
  • Builder Architect: Dean
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 749
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Top Coordinate: G
  • Thomas Bros Page: 749
  • Thomas Brothers: G1
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, Oven Range - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 2150
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Garage, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Boat Dock, Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 672

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 094-172-150
  • Lot Location: Waterfront, Cul-de-Sac
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 695.35
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 8000.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 8000.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8000.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2014
Closed on
Jul 18, 2014
Sold by
Silber David O and Silber Maryanne T
Bought by
Hsu Md Frank J and Hsu Arlene
Seller's Agent
Jane Longley-Martins
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patty Dwyer Group
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
13.71%
Current Estimated Value
$2,474,510

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$774,510
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.39%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$506,260
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,968,250

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 1997
Sold by
Silber David O and Silber Maryanne T
Bought by
Silber David O and Silber Maryanne T
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
Hsu Md Frank J $1,700,000 North American Title Co Inc
Silber David O -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hsu Md Frank J $700,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/22/2014 07/22/14 Sold $1,700,000 +13.7% $791 / Sq Ft
07/03/2014 07/03/14 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2014 06/19/14 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $695 / 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 $23,506 $2,043,136 $1,021,568 $1,021,568
2023 $23,506 $1,963,800 $981,900 $981,900
2022 $22,727 $1,925,296 $962,648 $962,648
2021 $22,440 $1,887,546 $943,773 $943,773
2020 $21,822 $1,868,192 $934,096 $934,096
2019 $20,668 $1,831,562 $915,781 $915,781
2018 $20,010 $1,795,650 $897,825 $897,825
2017 $19,787 $1,760,442 $880,221 $880,221
2016 $19,591 $1,725,924 $862,962 $862,962
2015 $19,138 $1,700,000 $850,000 $850,000
2014 $4,685 $403,116 $141,282 $261,834
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Jane Longley-Martins

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Patty Dwyer Group

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81421974

MLSListings

APN: 094-172-150

California San Mateo County Foster City 94404 Bay Vista

289 Surfbird Isle, Foster City, CA

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