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$592,524$818 / ft²
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Last sold for $345,000 on May 4, 2010

178 ALBACORE LN

FOSTER CITY, CA 94404
1
Beds
1
Baths
724 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4,142 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$593K
$578K low$607K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$345,000 · May 4, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,538 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$454,223 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$136,265
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$317,958
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$445,318
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$628,110

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountySAN MATEO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Tile
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.End Unit

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Bowditch Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Audubon Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
San Mateo High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi

District: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94404These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.469

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,562
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,017 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$165,214
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$197,174
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

178 Albacore Ln measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Carmel Village
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Carmel Village
  • Among the smallest homes in San Mateo 94404
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in San Mateo County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Carmel Village

What homes are worth in San Mateo 94404

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$582K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in San Mateo 94404.

How it measures up in San Mateo 94404

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Mateo 94404.

Estimated value$592,524
CheaperTypical $1,559,089Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$818
CheaperTypical $900Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area724 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,670 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4,142 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 178 Albacore Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarmel VillageSan Mateo 94404San Mateo County
Estimated valuepricier than$592,524almost no homes2% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8189% of homes30% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than724 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,142 ft²32% of homes26% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than198798% of homes90% of homes87% of homes

About 178 Albacore Ln

How much is 178 Albacore Ln, Foster City, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Albacore Ln, Foster City, CA is $592,524 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $577,949 to $607,099. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Albacore Ln, Foster City, CA last sell?

178 Albacore Ln, Foster City, CA last sold on May 4, 2010 for $345,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 178 Albacore Ln, Foster City, CA?

178 Albacore Ln, Foster City, CA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 724 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 178 Albacore Ln, Foster City, CA built?

178 Albacore Ln, Foster City, CA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 178 Albacore Ln, Foster City, CA?

178 Albacore Ln, Foster City, CA is assigned to Bowditch Middle School (middle), rated A+; Audubon Elementary School (elementary), rated A; San Mateo High School (high), rated A-. All sit in San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Albacore Ln, Foster City, CA compare to other homes in San Mateo 94404?

Among the 10,362 homes in San Mateo 94404, it is worth more than 2% of them ($592,524 against a typical $1,559,089), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($818 against a typical $900), it is bigger than almost none of them (724 ft² against a typical 1,670 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (4,142 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (1987 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of San Mateo County, it is worth more than 3% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 178 Albacore Ln, Foster City, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Albacore Ln, Foster City, CA was $5,538. The county assessed it at $454,223.

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