1490 Swordfish St, Foster City, CA 94404, USA


Property Overview:

1490 Swordfish St is a single-family home in Foster City, CA, built in 1967. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,900 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a central heating system. The estimated home value is $1,847,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

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

    • Average SAT score: 1076 (above 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:

    • Community 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:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake 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, bright and beautiful home with modern plank flooring throughout.
  • New energy efficient light fixtures and fresh paint inside and out.
  • Terrific floor plan with step-down family room and separate living area.
  • Family room opens to covered patio and landscaped yard.
  • Near schools, shopping, and commuter routes.
  • Close to Beach Park Blvd for outdoor enjoyment.
  • Owner reserves the right to accept, deny, or not respond to any offer.

Location Benefits:

  • Commuter-friendly: Convenient access to schools, shopping, and major routes.
  • Family-oriented community with a strong presence of families with children.
  • Outdoor recreation nearby at Beach Park Blvd.

Price and Status History

date type price
1977-11-01 Off Market 95000
1977-11-21 Off Market 95000
1991-09-05 Sold 358000
2010-08-31 Off Market 358000
2025-03-14 For Sale 1998000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

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Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 6
AE 0 2 2 2
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 2 1

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
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

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
San Andreas - Peninsula Montara Mountain 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula San Mateo 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 1 0 2 4

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0

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