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Dolphin Bay offers homes near parks, trails and top-rated schools
Dolphin Bay is a well-established neighborhood with waterfront views, community parks and Bay Trail access. Located in Foster City, it’s known for its quiet, walkable streets, spacious homes and highly rated public schools. “Foster City was designed with lots of waterways, walking trails and parks and all the street names are water themed. It’s unique compared to the suburban areas around it,” says Realtor Jeff LaMont of Coldwell Banker, who has been working in the area for more than 40 years. The neighborhood is situated in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, putting residents within commuting distance of San Francisco and Silicon Valley. It’s close to major tech industry companies like Oracle and Gilead Sciences.
Townhomes have superb landscaping in Dolphin Bay.
Bowditch Middle School is located in Foster City, California.
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Quiet cul-de-sacs and low crime add to neighborhood appeal
Tree-lined streets curve through Dolphin Bay, some of which end in quiet cul-de-sacs and waterfront scenery. Traditional and ranch-style homes are a common sight here, built at the tail end of the Peninsula’s midcentury housing boom. Many residences are perched along the shores of Seal Slough, offering waterfront views from living room windows and backyard porches. Prices typically range between $1.9 million and $3.3 million. “Prices have leveled off a little bit as the interest rates have gone up, but it’s still pretty pricey,” LaMont says. The neighborhood also features several townhome communities, including Nantucket Cove, an 82-unit complex built in 1988. Townhomes generally sell for $1.3 million to $1.8 million. The neighborhood gets a low 2 out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, lower than the national average of 4.
A row of traditional homes in Dolphin Bay.
This traditional two-story home in Dolphin Bay has an atatched patio.
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Boothbay Park and Bay Trail offer outdoor fun for all ages
Dolphin Bay surrounds the expansive Boothbay Park, an 11-acre green space with a playground, volleyball pit, tennis courts and a picnic pavilion. Port Royal Park, tucked away at the neighborhood’s southern edge, has a swimming pool, soccer fields and plenty of walking trails. It’s an access point for the Bay Trail, a regional trail that will eventually run the length of the entire bay. At more than 350 miles, it’s one of the state’s longest urban trails. Also close by is Belmont Sports Complex, where soccer and baseball fields host games for seasonal youth sports teams. Boat enthusiasts can harbor their watercraft at nearby marinas like Coyote Point and Westpoint Harbor.
Boothbay Park is located in Foster City, CA.
Mariners Isle has well developed trail systems in and throughout the neighborhood.
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Students attend A- and A-plus-rated schools from K to 12
Students attend highly rated Bay Area schools, starting with Foster City Elementary School and Bowditch Middle School, both of which get A ratings from Niche. The last four years can be spent at A-plus-rated Hillsdale High School. The high school has won numerous accolades over the years — it’s a past winner of the California Distinguished Schools Award and the National Blue Ribbon Award. Its graduation rate typically tops 90%, putting it above the state average. “We’ve got really good schools. That’s why home prices are sitting around $2 million,” LaMont says.
The entrance and campus office to Foster City Elementary School.
Hillsdale High School stands out with its modern design and welcoming entrance.
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Edgewater Place blends waterfront views with casual eats
Edgewater Place, the nearest shopping center, features a handful of shops and restaurants complemented by a canal-side boardwalk. Dining options include Mediterranean fare at Waterfront Pizza, Korean barbeque at Warehouse Buffet and Indian cuisine from Ritha. It’s rounded out by a bank, a spa and a UPS store. For everything else, locals can head to Foster City Town Center about 2 miles away. It has a wide range of chain eateries in addition to Costco, Target and Safeway.
Bridgepointe Shopping Center in Foster City offers plentiful retail near Treasure Isle..
Warehouse Buffet offers a chik ambiaunce in Dolphin Bay.
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Commuter-friendly with bus routes and nearby train station
Dolphin Bay is situated about equal distance between San Francisco and Silicon Valley cities like Palo Alto and San Jose, making it well placed for commuting. It’s about two miles from Route 92 and state Route 101, both major Bay Area highways. The neighborhood is served by several SamTrans bus routes with stops along Edgewater Boulevard and Port Royal Avenue. Residents can catch the Caltrain, a regional commuter train, about 3 miles away at Hillsdale station. San Mateo Medical Center is the nearest major hospital. San Francisco International Airport is 11 miles away.
The Hillsdale Caltrain station connects The Islands residents to the Bay Area.
SamTrans bus lines connect Lakeshore to the greater Bay Area.
GreatSchools:
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Dolphin Bay
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dolphin Bay Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dolphin Bay, Foster City sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Dolphin Bay, Foster City over the last 12 months is $1,888,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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