881 Balboa Lane, Foster City, CA 94404-2931, USA


Property Overview:

This top-floor condo in Foster City, CA is listed for $1,358,000. Built in 1975, it offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, and 1,780 sq. ft. of living space. Enjoy breathtaking wrap-around views of Central Lake and serene waterfront living.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Community: Located in the award-winning The Islands community.
  • Amenities: Includes a pool, hot tub, clubhouse, and boat dock.
  • Lifestyle: Offers a low-maintenance, resort-style lifestyle with direct access to scenic parks, shopping, dining, and a vibrant waterfront community.
  • Commuting: Convenient access to SFO and major freeways for easy commuting.

Property Features:

  • Open living and dining area: Flooded with natural light, features a tiled fireplace with built-ins, and sliding glass doors to a balcony.
  • Balcony: Perfect for morning coffee, afternoon boat watching, and front-row fireworks views.
  • Modern kitchen: Quartz countertops, glass subway tile backsplash, soft-close shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a versatile coffee bar.
  • Family room: Adjacent, sunlit with solarium windows for flexible use.
  • Primary suite: Soaring ceilings, gas fireplace, lake views, and a luxurious ensuite bath with soaking tub under skylight, dual showerheads, and ample closet space.
  • Secondary bedroom: Features its own updated ensuite.
  • Parking: Includes assigned parking (details not specified).

Location Benefits:

  • Resort-style amenities within the community.
  • Direct access to parks, shopping, and dining.
  • Waterfront activities and community events.
  • Easy commute to SFO and major freeways.

Price and Status History

date type price
1990-03-29 Sold 375000
1997-07-10 Sold 410000
2000-07-27 Sold 618000
2008-07-26 For Sale 748888
2008-08-28 Sold 775000
2013-05-23 For Sale 670000
2018-09-14 For Sale 1348000
2018-10-11 For Sale 1260000
2018-11-15 Sold 1240050
2025-02-27 For Sale 1358000
2025-03-18 Sold 1510000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BIG HORN GYPSUM CO. Postal Address is unavailable for the Site, San Mateo, CA 94404, USA N N RO 0 CAN000905640 0.08

Toxic Release Inventory

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AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
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