Sold81d on market
831 Balboa Ln
Foster City, CA, 94404 • Explorers • San Mateo County
$1,235,000
$829/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
1,490Sqft
7 acLot
1975Built
Property DNA
2-Car Garage
Detached · Garage Door Opener
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
81 days on market
Established listing
$829/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Condo · Built 1975
Welcome to a beautifully refreshed & exceptionally spacious one-level condo in Foster City's highly sought-after The Islands community. Just steps from the tranquil lagoon & Bay Trail, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, elegance, & proximity to the water. The open-concept layout is filled w/ natural light & designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, featuring two inviting balconies, one extending from the main living area & another off the primary suite, ideal for relaxation or entertaining. Thoughtful upgrades by the current owners elevate both style & functionality: freshly painted interiors, a new induction cooktop & Samsung refrigerator, custom wooden shutters throughout, ceiling fans in both bedrooms, & a custom built-in sideboard in the dining area. The balcony has been freshly painted, & the garage upgraded w/ epoxy flooring & extra space for storage. A new dishwasher completes the updates for a truly move-in-ready experience. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a pool, spa, clubhouse, & kayak storage, all within minutes of top-rated Foster City schools, Leo J. Ryan Park, Bridgepointe Shopping Center, & major commuter routes offering easy access to Silicon Valley, San Francisco, & the East Bay. The best of Foster City's waterfront lifestyle.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights two inviting balconies, open-concept layout, and freshly painted interiors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$8,623/month
Principal & Interest$6,021
Property Tax$1,235
Insurance$412
HOA$955
Down payment20% ($247,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.15% rate · 30yr fixed · $988,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeCondominium, Residential
Year Built1975
HeatingElectric, Radiant
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Parking2 Garage spaces
HOA$955 monthly
Property
Home typeCondo
Sub-typeCondominium, Residential
Year built1975
Stories1
Systems
HeatingElectric, Radiant
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
RoofShingle, TarGravel
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Garage Door Opener
Garage2 spaces
Fireplaces1
Lot7.01 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodExplorers
ZoningRMR3PD
Annual tax$15,355
Parcel105850100
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
HOA$955/mo
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
High Ceilings
Appliances
Electric Cooktop
Dishwasher
Exhaust Fan
Range Hood
Microwave
Built In Oven/Range
Heating
Electric
Radiant
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace
Gas Starter
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Garage Door Opener
Pool Features
Community
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
3 rooms detailed
Dining Room
DiningL
Family Room
Other
Kitchen
_220VoltOutletExhaustFan
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market81
Est. value$1,233,900
Est. rent$4,141/mo
Tax rate1.12%
Price/sqft$829
On marketOct 7, 2025
PostedOct 8, 2025
Last sold$1,235,000
MLS updatedJan 30, 2026
Tour days6
Views66
How are the schools in Foster City?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Foster City, CA, 94404
Price history
16 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 16, 2026Sold$1,235,000$829MLSListings Inc
Dec 18, 2025Pending Sale$1,249,888$839MLSListings Inc
Oct 30, 2025Price Change$1,249,888$839MLSListings Inc
Oct 21, 2025Listed For Sale$1,299,888$872MLSListings Inc
May 27, 2016Sold$1,100,000$738Public Record
Apr 13, 2016Pending Sale$1,059,000$711Alain Pinel Realtors - Los Gatos
Apr 1, 2016Listed For Sale$1,059,000$711Alain Pinel Realtors - Los Gatos
Oct 27, 2015Sold$1,075,000$721Public Record
Sep 19, 2015Pending Sale$1,059,000$711Coldwell Banker
Sep 10, 2015Listed For Sale$1,059,000$711Coldwell Banker
Sep 18, 2014Sold$798,000$536Public Record
Aug 15, 2014Price Change$798,000$536Realty World - Advance Group
Jul 1, 2014Listed For Sale$810,000$544Realty World - Advance Group
Jun 30, 2009Sold$530,000$356Public Record
Aug 7, 2002Sold$525,000$352Public Record
Sep 6, 1996Sold$250,000$168Public Record
Sold$1,235,000
Jan 16, 2026•$829/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$1,249,888
Dec 18, 2025•$839/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$1,249,888
Oct 30, 2025•$839/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$1,299,888
Oct 21, 2025•$872/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Sold$1,100,000
May 27, 2016•$738/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$1,059,000
Apr 13, 2016•$711/sqft•Alain Pinel Realtors - Los Gatos
Listed For Sale$1,059,000
Apr 1, 2016•$711/sqft•Alain Pinel Realtors - Los Gatos
Sold$1,075,000
Oct 27, 2015•$721/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$1,059,000
Sep 19, 2015•$711/sqft•Coldwell Banker
Listed For Sale$1,059,000
Sep 10, 2015•$711/sqft•Coldwell Banker
Sold$798,000
Sep 18, 2014•$536/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$798,000
Aug 15, 2014•$536/sqft•Realty World - Advance Group
Listed For Sale$810,000
Jul 1, 2014•$544/sqft•Realty World - Advance Group
Sold$530,000
Jun 30, 2009•$356/sqft•Public Record
Sold$525,000
Aug 7, 2002•$352/sqft•Public Record
Sold$250,000
Sep 6, 1996•$168/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
26 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$15,355$1,302,169
Apr 8, 2024$15,133$1,276,638
Apr 8, 2023$14,818$1,251,607
Apr 8, 2022$14,624$1,227,067
Apr 8, 2021$14,434$1,203,007
Apr 8, 2020$14,037$1,190,673
Apr 8, 2019$13,299$1,167,328
Apr 8, 2018$12,770$1,144,440
Apr 8, 2017$12,626$1,122,000
Apr 8, 2016$12,370$1,075,000
Apr 8, 2015$9,106$798,000
Apr 8, 2014$6,845$598,779
Apr 8, 2013—$596,073
Apr 8, 2012—$584,387
Apr 8, 2011—$584,387
Apr 8, 2010—$568,648
Apr 8, 2009—$590,458
Apr 8, 2008—$578,881
Apr 8, 2007—$567,531
Apr 8, 2006—$556,404
Apr 8, 2005—$556,404
Apr 8, 2004—$534,801
Apr 8, 2003—$525,000
Apr 8, 2002—$275,619
Apr 8, 2001—$270,215
Apr 8, 2000—$264,918
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Local context around this listing
Foster City, CA • San Mateo County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
94404
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