245 Puffin Ct, Foster City, CA 94404, USA

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Property Overview:

245 Puffin Ct is a single-family home in Foster City, CA, built in 1965. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,890 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,225 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a 2-car finished garage (with attic storage and new washer/dryer), central heating, and is currently valued at approximately $1,865,000.

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%)

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Audubon Elementary, Bowditch Middle, Design Tech High, San Mateo County Special Education
    • Average SAT score: 1076 (higher than state average of 975)
    • Excellent Foster City school district; walking distance to elementary and middle schools

  • 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:

  • Open 1,890 sq. ft. floor plan:
    • Kitchen with breakfast nook, wet bar, new appliances, and garden window
    • Family room and separate dining room
    • Large formal sunken living room
    • Master bedroom with his and her closets
    • Updated master and guest bathrooms
    • Finished garage with attic storage; can be used as extended living space
    • New washer/dryer in garage
    • Wood floors and tile in entrance, kitchen, and family room
    • Canned lighting throughout
    • Multiple solar tubes for natural light
    • Large back deck and recently landscaped front and back yards

Location Benefits:

  • Cul-de-sac/court location: Very safe for kids to play and ride bikes
  • Wide driveway and ample street parking
  • Walking distance to Bay Trail, Gull Park, and Kildeer Park (great for walking, running, biking, and exploring)
  • Bright, updated home in a family-friendly community with excellent schools and low crime
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Price and Status History

date type price
2007-06-24 For Sale 955000
2007-06-30 Sold 1015000
2007-07-25 Sold 1015000
2017-01-01 Rental 13008
2018-01-01 Rental 13154
2023-08-27 Off Market NaN
2024-07-01 Price Estimation 1724128
2024-10-17 Sold 1015000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS 850 Lincoln Centre Drive, Foster City, CA 94404-1128, USA 44 2012 Yes 94404PPLDB850LI 0.58
APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS 3420 3420 East 3rd Avenue, Foster City, CA 94404-1101, USA 6 2003 N/A 94404PPLDB3420E 0.83

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

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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

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Landslide Risk Info

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High 0 0 0 0
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Wild fire Risk Info

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High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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