The Islands
Condos, townhouses and 1970s-era homes
Sidewalks and streetlamps line neighborhood roadways. Some contemporary single-family homes in The Islands have waterfront views and private docks. Homes cost between $2 million and $2.6 million; prices rise as square footage increases. Low-rise townhouses and condos range from $1 million to $1.7 million, and monthly HOA fees typically cover maintenance and electricity for community spaces and pools.
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Top-rated schools in San Mateo County
Beach Park Elementary, rated A on Niche, is the only school in the neighborhood. Students may advance to Bowditch Middle School, rated A, and Hillsdale High, rated A-plus. Hillsdale High’s academic programs include English Language Development and Career Technical Education classes, which prepare students for careers available in San Mateo County.
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Playing sports by the waterfront at Catamaran Park
Residents can walk dogs along the paved pathways in the center of the neighborhood or head to Catamaran Park. This clean, well-kept waterfront park has a playground, a soccer field encircled by a track, and courts for basketball, volleyball and tennis. Outdoorsy residents also take advantage of the surrounding water for recreation. Kayakers can use the boat launch at Leo J. Ryan Park; this large recreational area on the other side of Central Lake has many facilities, including a bocce court and a skate park. The amphitheater at Leo J. Ryan Park allows for prime views of the annual Fourth of July fireworks, but residents of The Islands can watch just as well from their homes. However, the fireworks have been temporarily paused while a new, expanded recreation center is under construction.
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A short drive for groceries
Most shopping and dining lie on the other side of Central Lake. For example, Edgewater Place includes Lucky for groceries, Nina’s Café for empanadas and Waterfront Pizza for Mediterranean fare overlooking the water. Big box stores like Petco, Target and CVS are clustered at Bridgepointe Shopping Center.
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Commuting up the 101
Beach Park Boulevard borders the neighborhood and encircles much of Foster City. The Islands is minutes from the 101, a main freeway used by those employed at the Bay Area’s many major tech companies. Alternatively, the Hillsdale commuter rail station is 3 miles away. SamTrans buses stop along neighborhood’s periphery, transporting passengers throughout Foster City. The Islands is 7 miles from Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital and 11 miles south of San Francisco International Airport.
Written By
Laura Copan
Photography Contributed By
Eli Tye
Video By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Julie Flouty
Julie Flouty
Compass
(650) 414-5474
191 Total Sales
8 in The Islands
$1.2M - $2.6M Price Range
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Daniel Xi
Daniel Xi
Coldwell Banker Realty
(562) 449-4817
291 Total Sales
1 in The Islands
$1,500,000 Price
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Yolanda Zhang
Yolanda Zhang
Keller Williams Thrive
(669) 260-5603
36 Total Sales
1 in The Islands
$2,512,500 Price
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Susan Chong
Susan Chong
Compass
(650) 649-6355
46 Total Sales
1 in The Islands
$1,500,000 Price
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David Zigal
David Zigal
Responds QuicklyDavid G. Zigal, Realtor
(650) 670-4283
14 Total Sales
1 in The Islands
$1,275,000 Price
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Kevin Cruz
Kevin Cruz
Kinetic Real Estate
(650) 502-5054
200 Total Sales
2 in The Islands
$1.4M - $1.9M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Foster City Dog Park
Leo J Ryan Memorial Park
Catamaran Park
Boat Park
The Vibe Teen Zone
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | The Islands | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
The Islands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Islands, Foster City sell after 98 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in The Islands, Foster City over the last 12 months is $675,000, up 65% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$675,000
Median Sale Price
$675,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$750,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$474,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
81
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
65%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$295
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
693
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,745
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,640
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,502
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,271
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,864
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$209,863
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$210,419
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
71.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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