$1,399,000
- 2 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,780 Sq Ft
816 Balboa Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
Julie Flouty
Compass
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Islands a good place to live?
The Islands is a good place to live. The Islands is considered car-dependent and very bikeable with minimal transit options. The Islands has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.0 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $210,419 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 71.6% of residents. A majority of residents in The Islands are home owners, with 26% of residents renting and 74% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving The Islands can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our The Islands neighborhood guide.
Is The Islands, CA a safe neighborhood?
The Islands, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in The Islands?
The median home price in The Islands is $1,399,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $279,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.43%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $7,020 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $301K a year to afford the median home price in The Islands. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in The Islands is $210K.
What are the best public schools in The Islands?
The best public schools that serve The Islands are:
- San Mateo High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Hillsdale High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Bowditch Middle School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average review score of 3.1.
What are the best private schools in The Islands?
The best private schools that serve The Islands are:
- Kids Connection School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 1:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School has a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
What are the most popular zip codes in The Islands, Foster City, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near The Islands, Foster City, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near The Islands, Foster City, CA are Marina Point, Isle Cove, Treasure Isle, Sea Colony and Los Prados.
Are home prices dropping in The Islands?
Yes, home prices in The Islands are down 3% in the last 12 months.
