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$2,569,064$941 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $560,000 on Dec 1, 1995

256 ROSS LN

FOSTER CITY, CA 94404
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,730 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$2.6M
$2.4M low$2.8M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$560,000 · Dec 1, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,179 (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.$948,896 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$474,448
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$474,448
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$930,292
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,826,640

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.0.17
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(4)

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
Foster City Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Bowditch Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Hillsdale High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 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

256 Ross 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 more than 94% of homes in San Mateo 94404
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Sea Colony
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Sea Colony
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Sea Colony
  • Newer than 88% 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.

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$587K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 94% 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$2,569,064
CheaperTypical $1,569,662Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$941
CheaperTypical $915Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area2,730 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,670 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 256 Ross Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSea ColonySan Mateo 94404San Mateo County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,569,06486% of homes94% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$94124% of homes57% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than2,730 ft²96% of homes96% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac93% of homes64% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than198672% of homes88% of homes86% of homes

About 256 Ross Ln

How much is 256 Ross Ln, Foster City, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Ross Ln, Foster City, CA is $2,569,064 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $2,353,289 to $2,784,839. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Ross Ln, Foster City, CA last sell?

256 Ross Ln, Foster City, CA last sold on Dec 1, 1995 for $560,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Ross Ln, Foster City, CA?

256 Ross Ln, Foster City, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,730 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 256 Ross Ln, Foster City, CA built?

256 Ross Ln, Foster City, CA was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 Ross Ln, Foster City, CA?

256 Ross Ln, Foster City, CA is assigned to Foster City Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Bowditch Middle School (middle), rated A; Hillsdale 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 256 Ross 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 94% of them ($2,569,064 against a typical $1,569,662), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($941 against a typical $915), it is bigger than 96% of them (2,730 ft² against a typical 1,670 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (1986 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of San Mateo County, it is worth more than 80% 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 256 Ross Ln, Foster City, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Ross Ln, Foster City, CA was $11,179. The county assessed it at $948,896.

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