NOT LISTED FOR SALE

42 Port Royal Ave Foster City, CA 94404

Dolphin Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,234,000 - $3,083,682

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,221 Sq Ft
$1,197/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 27, 2015

Last sale price $1,620,000 $729 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,480/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Foster City Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of August 2015

Beautiful Cape Cod home nestled on a tranquil street with views of lagoons. Free flowing floor plan from living, dining, breezeway to kitchen-family room. Vaulted ceilings, bright and sunny kitchen w/ breakfast nook, Corian counters, gas cooking. Fam room w/ fireplace & wainscoting. Luxurious master suite w/ office alcove, large closets, & spa-like BA. Solar panels, sprinklers, Pella dual pane windows, pantry, laundry room, and much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Que Foor

Compass License #01377798 Listed on: 07/29/2015

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Juliana Lee

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #00851314

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,479

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Site Parking

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • A-Frame Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,221 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts

Additional Features

  • Solar Heating System
  • 225 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 094-940-190

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,479

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: A-Frame, Cape Cod
  • Age: 30
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 225
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2221
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Gas, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Living Sq Ft: 2221
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Guest House
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Lake
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Site Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: San Mateo Union High
  • Elementary School: Foster City Elementary
  • Middle School: Bowditch Middle
  • High School: Hillsdale High
  • High School: 641
  • Elementary School: 631
  • Middle School: 611

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Regular
  • Parcel Number: 094-940-190
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7680.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7680.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Solar Heating

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Guest room

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2015
Sold by
Guang Rong Rong and Bearden Jack
Bought by
Ning Yang and Guang Rong Rong
Current Estimated Value
$2,658,171

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2015
Closed on
Aug 12, 2015
Sold by
Swords Jane
Bought by
Ning Yang and Guang Rongrong
Seller's Agent
Que Foor
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Juliana Lee
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$1,388,888
Sold Price
$1,620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$231,112
16.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.88%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2011
Sold by
Swords Jane
Bought by
Swords Jane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$478,200
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2010
Sold by
Swords Sonny I and Swords Jane
Bought by
Swords Jane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2004
Sold by
Landers Amy L and Hagelthorn David
Bought by
Swords Sonny I and Swords Jane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$784,000
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1998
Sold by
Geiss William C and Geiss Linda L
Bought by
Hagelthorn David and Landers Amy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$471,000
Interest Rate
7.01%
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
Ning Yang -- None Available
Guang Rongrong -- None Available
Ning Yang $1,620,000 Old Republic Title Company
Swords Jane -- None Available
Swords Jane -- Cornerstone Title Company
Swords Sonny I $980,000 Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Hagelthorn David $589,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ning Yang $503,400
Closed Ning Yang $550,000
Previous Owner Swords Jane $478,200
Previous Owner Swords Jane F $500,000
Previous Owner Swords Sonny I $780,000
Previous Owner Swords Sonny I $784,000
Previous Owner Hagelthorn David $50,000
Previous Owner Hagelthorn David $333,700
Previous Owner Hagelthorn David $210,000
Previous Owner Hagelthorn David $100,000
Previous Owner Hagelthorn David $503,000
Previous Owner Hagelthorn David $35,000
Previous Owner Hagelthorn David $515,000
Previous Owner Hagelthorn David $471,000
Closed Hagelthorn David $58,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2015 08/27/15 Sold $1,620,000 +16.6% $729 / Sq Ft
08/07/2015 08/07/15 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2015 07/29/15 For Sale $1,388,888 -- $625 / 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 $28,479 $1,981,855 $1,430,799 $551,056
2023 $28,479 $2,386,989 $1,708,528 $678,461
2022 $21,437 $1,807,137 $1,305,156 $501,981
2021 $21,167 $1,771,704 $1,279,565 $492,139
2020 $20,585 $1,753,538 $1,266,445 $487,093
2019 $19,499 $1,719,156 $1,241,613 $477,543
2018 $18,863 $1,685,448 $1,217,268 $468,180
2017 $18,654 $1,652,400 $1,193,400 $459,000
2016 $18,482 $1,620,000 $1,170,000 $450,000
2015 $13,205 $1,159,336 $579,668 $579,668
2014 $12,870 $1,136,628 $568,314 $568,314
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Q

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Que Foor

    Compass

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Juliana Lee

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81497411

MLSListings

APN: 094-940-190

California San Mateo County Foster City 94404 Dolphin Bay

42 Port Royal Ave, Foster City, CA

This home is located at 42 Port Royal Ave, Foster City, CA 94404 since 29 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $2,658,171, approximately $1,196 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 42 Port Royal Ave is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Foster City Elementary School, Bowditch Middle School, and Hillsdale High School.

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