1042 Helm Ln
Foster City, CA 94404
2 bd 3 ba 1,440 sqft Built 1989 Lot 1,173 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$1,620,000
May 26, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | Sold | $1,620,000 | MLS #40990762 |
| May 3, 2022 | Listed | $1,580,000 | MLS #40990762 |
| Jun 29, 2007 | Sold | $756,000 | Public Record |
| Jul 17, 2003 | Sold | $538,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 28, 1990 | Sold | $309,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $635,000 | $635,000 | $1,270,000 | $15,070 |
| 2024 | $635,000 | $635,000 | $1,270,000 | $17,790 |
| 2023 | $750,000 | $750,000 | $1,500,000 | $17,761 |
| 2022 | $477,224 | $477,224 | $954,448 | $11,464 |
| 2021 | $467,867 | $467,867 | $935,734 | $11,313 |
| 2020 | $463,070 | $463,070 | $926,140 | $11,003 |
| 2019 | $453,991 | $453,991 | $907,982 | $10,427 |
| 2018 | $445,090 | $445,090 | $890,180 | $9,948 |
| 2017 | $436,363 | $436,363 | $872,726 | $9,836 |
| 2016 | $427,807 | $427,807 | $855,614 | $9,836 |
| 2015 | $421,381 | $421,381 | $842,762 | $9,607 |
| 2014 | $413,127 | $413,127 | $826,254 | $9,362 |
| 2013 | $362,500 | $362,500 | $725,000 | $8,210 |
| 2012 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $630,000 | $7,126 |
| 2011 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $630,000 | $7,128 |
| 2010 | $327,000 | $327,000 | $654,000 | $7,339 |
| 2009 | $393,271 | $393,271 | $786,542 | $8,623 |
| 2008 | $385,560 | $385,560 | $771,120 | $8,418 |
| 2007 | $285,464 | $285,464 | $570,928 | $6,184 |
Property facts
Year built
1989
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
3
Living area
1,440 sqft
Lot size
1,173 sqft
ZIP code
94404
City
Foster City
Street
Helm Ln
Coordinates
37.54687, -122.25514
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$9,720
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1042 Helm Ln last sell?
1042 Helm Ln most recently sold on May 26, 2022 for $1,620,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1042 Helm Ln?
The most recent total assessment for 1042 Helm Ln (year 2025) is $1,270,000 with $15,070 in property tax.
How does 1042 Helm Ln's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 21.6% below the last sale price of $1,620,000.
When was 1042 Helm Ln built?
1042 Helm Ln was built in 1989.
How does 1042 Helm Ln compare to others on Helm Ln?
We track 5 other properties on Helm Ln. Browse the list under "Other properties on Helm Ln" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1042 Helm Ln?
1042 Helm Ln is a 2 bed, 3 bath, 1,440 sqft, 1,173 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 1042 Helm Ln a flip candidate?
No — 1042 Helm Ln does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1042 Helm Ln a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1042 Helm Ln is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-4.3%
Implied 1-yr
-17.2%
2026 Q3
$1.1M
2026 Q4
$1.1M
ZIP 94404 — Median Price History + Forecast
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