1231 Swordfish St, Foster City, CA 94404, USA


Property Overview:

1231 Swordfish St is a single-family residence in Foster City, CA 94404, built in 1966. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a 5,225 sq. ft. lot, and 1,780 sq. ft. of living space. The estimated market value is $1,807,000 – $1,813,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 3% (well below state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 2.6% (well below state average of 10.8%)
    • Overall crime risk: Very low
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Bowditch Middle, Brewer Island Elementary, Design Technical High, and San Mateo County Special Education.

    • Average SAT score: 1076 (higher than state average of 975)
  • Job Market:

    • 76.7% white-collar jobs, 23.3% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
  • Demographics:

    • Population: 32,202 (13% growth since 2000)
    • 62% families with children
    • Largest age group: 35–44 years (17.43%)
    • Second largest: 25–34 years (15.07%)
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • Very low tornado risk
    • Moderate to low flood risk
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 73.2°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 21.4 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $108,169
    • Average annual spending: $73,732

Property Features:

  • One-story layout with a spacious floor plan
  • Sunken formal living room
  • Separate family room with wood-burning fireplace
  • Updated eat-in kitchen:
    • Quartz countertops
    • Mosaic backsplash
    • Stainless steel appliances with gas stove
    • Custom cabinetry
  • Additional improvements:
    • Double pane windows & sliders
    • Solar panels
    • Porcelain & laminate floors
    • Skylights
    • Newer interior & exterior paint
  • 2-car garage
  • Spacious backyard with fruit trees and patio area

Location Benefits:

  • Conveniently located near Bowditch Middle School, Marlin Park, the Foster City levee overlooking the bay, 99 Ranch, and more
  • Family-friendly community with excellent schools and recreational amenities
  • Safe, low-crime neighborhood with strong job market and high quality of life

Price and Status History

date type price
1984-05-21 Off Market 170000
1988-05-17 Rental 295000
1988-12-20 Rental 295000
2024-05-20 For Sale 1898000
2024-05-30 Pending 1898000
2024-06-04 Sold 2168000
2024-06-24 Sold 2168000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

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