WHAT A CUTIE! NEW CARPET, NEW LINOLEUM, UPDATED KITCHEN W/ GREAT ROOM FEEL. LEVEL SHELTERED YARD. MOTIVATED SELLER. SELLER PROVIDES AHS WARRANTY $255.IDEAL 30 DAY CLOSE & OCC. PRDS ONLY. FORMAL DINING & EAT IN KIT.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
5,225 sq ftLot Size
$1,182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Janice K Petty•DRE #00413106• Coldwell Banker-SM North
Bought with Non- MLS• NON MULTIPLE LISTING OFFICE
Source:MLSListings #ML80111629
Redfin Estimate
$2,198,642
$1.4M since sold in August 2010$50K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 5.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.08M) of 5 comparable homes.
WHAT A CUTIE! NEW CARPET, NEW LINOLEUM, UPDATED KITCHEN W/ GREAT ROOM FEEL. LEVEL SHELTERED YARD. MOTIVATED SELLER. SELLER PROVIDES AHS WARRANTY $255.IDEAL 30 DAY CLOSE & OCC. PRDS ONLY. FORMAL DINING & EAT IN KIT.
Public Records
Dec 17, 1992
Sold
$350,000
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1985
Sold
$189,500
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,315 (+1.5%)
$547,393 + $687,947
$1,235,340
2024
$14,108 (+2.1%)
$536,660 + $674,459
$1,211,119
2023
$13,815 (+1.3%)
$526,138 + $661,236
$1,187,374
2022
$13,632 (+1.3%)
$515,822 + $648,272
$1,164,094
2021
$13,454 (+2.8%)
$505,708 + $635,561
$1,141,269
2020
$13,085 (+7.0%)
$495,793 + $623,100
$1,118,893
2019
$12,226 (+15.2%)
$490,710 + $616,712
$1,107,422
2018
$10,616 (+1.1%)
$481,089 + $582,091
$1,063,180
2017
$10,498 (+0.1%)
$462,408 + $462,410
$924,818
2016
$10,487 (+2.4%)
$462,408 + $462,410
$924,818
2015
$10,244 (+2.6%)
$453,342 + $453,344
$906,686
2014
$9,984 (+3.4%)
$437,787 + $437,788
$875,575
2012
$9,653 (+1.9%)
$435,809 + $435,810
$871,619
2011
$9,475 (+25.9%)
$427,264 + $427,265
$854,529
2010
$7,526 (+1.8%)
$418,887 + $418,888
$837,775
2009
$7,391 (+2.4%)
$335,611 + $335,611
$671,222
2008
$7,217
$336,409 + $336,409
$672,818
Tax history for 1251 Ribbon St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,315 (+1.5%)
$547,393 + $687,947
$1,235,340
2024
$14,108 (+2.1%)
$536,660 + $674,459
$1,211,119
2023
$13,815 (+1.3%)
$526,138 + $661,236
$1,187,374
2022
$13,632 (+1.3%)
$515,822 + $648,272
$1,164,094
2021
$13,454 (+2.8%)
$505,708 + $635,561
$1,141,269
2020
$13,085 (+7.0%)
$495,793 + $623,100
$1,118,893
2019
$12,226 (+15.2%)
$490,710 + $616,712
$1,107,422
2018
$10,616 (+1.1%)
$481,089 + $582,091
$1,063,180
2017
$10,498 (+0.1%)
$462,408 + $462,410
$924,818
2016
$10,487 (+2.4%)
$462,408 + $462,410
$924,818
2015
$10,244 (+2.6%)
$453,342 + $453,344
$906,686
2014
$9,984 (+3.4%)
$437,787 + $437,788
$875,575
2012
$9,653 (+1.9%)
$435,809 + $435,810
$871,619
2011
$9,475 (+25.9%)
$427,264 + $427,265
$854,529
2010
$7,526 (+1.8%)
$418,887 + $418,888
$837,775
2009
$7,391 (+2.4%)
$335,611 + $335,611
$671,222
2008
$7,217
$336,409 + $336,409
$672,818
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Dec 13, 2019 • Final
Building residential
Construct an addition to fill in an existing courtyard.
Addition
Nov 17, 2010 • Final
Building residential
Repair the foundation of the building.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Covering Type: Shake
Roof Shape Type: Shake
View Information
View: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FOSTER CITY-NBRHD 03 01
Living Sq. Ft: 1,860
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,860
Building Sq. Ft: 2,280
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 176 FOSTER CITY NEIGHBORHOOD NO 3 UNIT NO 1 RSM 62/12 15
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 420
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,225
Legal Lot Number: 176
Acres: 0.1199
Depth Footage: 95
Front Footage: 55
Zoning Code: R10006
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,860
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,225 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 2015
County: San Mateo County
APN: 094262140
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
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Audubon Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Bowditch Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
San Mateo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
9/10
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