San Mateo County
Foster City is a master-planned waterfront community built on reclaimed land, offering lagoons, excellent schools, and a safe, family-focused environment.
Explore the distinct neighborhoods that make Foster City special. Each has its own character, home styles, and community feel.
As Foster City specialists, we find it offers rare waterfront living on the Peninsula - lagoons throughout the city with boat docks on some properties. The master-planned design means consistent quality and safety.
San Mateo-Foster City School District is excellent. Foster City Elementary schools are highly rated. Students attend Bowditch Middle School and then San Mateo High School. Contact the district to verify boundaries.
Yes - many homes have private lagoon docks. The lagoon system allows kayaking, paddleboarding, and small boating throughout the city. This waterfront lifestyle is rare on the Peninsula.
Foster City consistently ranks among the safest cities in California. The master-planned design with limited entry points and active community contributes to safety. Very popular with families for this reason.
Foster City offers lagoon waterfront and newer construction in a master-planned setting. San Mateo has more diverse neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, and more varied architecture. Foster City appeals to those seeking safe, waterfront family living.
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