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Life by the water in Foster City
The Islands is a waterfront neighborhood in Foster City, about 23 miles south of downtown San Francisco. The aptly-named area, surrounded by the still, blue waters of manmade canals, has most of its homes on the mainland, though residents can walk or drive over bridges to its two all-residential islands. With 1970s-era homes, The Islands is one of the older neighborhoods in Foster City, a master-planned municipality known for its canals connecting to Central Lake. Linked to the San Francisco Bay via a pump station, the canals act as a drainage system, safeguarding Foster City from flooding. The Islands offers a quiet home base with a top-rated elementary school and a waterfront park within walking distance of homes.
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.
Sunlit waterfront townhomes in The Islands define Foster City's coastal charm.
Kayaks and boats line the docks of The Islands’ contemporary waterfront homes in Foster City.
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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.
Bowditch Middle School is a public middle school.
The American flag proudly waves at the front of Hillsdale High School's campus.
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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.
The modern-designed recreation center near The Islands hosts community activities.
Families bond at Catamaran Park.
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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.
Bridgepointe Shopping Center near The Islands offers major retailers and dining options.
Lucky California near The Islands in Foster City offers fresh groceries with easy parking.
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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.
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The Islands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Islands, Foster City sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in The Islands, Foster City over the last 12 months is $1,362,500, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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