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$915,060$744 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

252 COMMONS LN

FOSTER CITY, CA 94404
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,230 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.
968 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$915K
$865K low$966K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,442 (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.$356,273 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$126,886
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$229,387
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$349,289
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$962,370

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.8 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.Single Family Residence
CountySAN MATEO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Audubon Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Bowditch Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
San Mateo High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 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

252 Commons 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.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in San Mateo County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in San Mateo 94404
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in San Mateo 94404
  • Among the smallest lots in San Mateo County
  • Newer than 91% of homes in San Mateo 94404

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
$562K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 15% 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$915,060
CheaperTypical $1,538,182Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$744
CheaperTypical $901Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,230 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,670 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size968 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 252 Commons Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMetro CenterSan Mateo 94404San Mateo County
Estimated valuepricier than$915,06042% of homes15% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$74461% of homes18% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,230 ft²38% of homes16% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than968 ft²25% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than198768% of homes91% of homes87% of homes

About 252 Commons Ln

How much is 252 Commons Ln, Foster City, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 252 Commons Ln, Foster City, CA is $915,060 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $864,569 to $965,551. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 252 Commons Ln, Foster City, CA last sell?

252 Commons Ln, Foster City, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 252 Commons Ln, Foster City, CA?

252 Commons Ln, Foster City, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,230 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 252 Commons Ln, Foster City, CA built?

252 Commons Ln, Foster City, CA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 252 Commons Ln, Foster City, CA?

252 Commons Ln, Foster City, CA is assigned to Audubon Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Bowditch Middle School (middle), 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 252 Commons 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 15% of them ($915,060 against a typical $1,538,182), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($744 against a typical $901), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,230 ft² against a typical 1,670 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (968 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1987 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of San Mateo County, it is worth more than 14% 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 252 Commons Ln, Foster City, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Commons Ln, Foster City, CA was $4,442. The county assessed it at $356,273.

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