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Foster City

Foster City, CA
Foster City, CA

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Foster City is a planned city located in San Mateo County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 30,567. Foster City is sometimes considered to be part of Silicon Valley for its local industry and its proximity to Silicon Valley cities. Foster City is one of the nation’s safest cities, with an average of one murder per decade

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Foster City was founded in the 1960s on engineered landfill in the marshes of the San Francisco Bay, on the east edge of San Mateo. The city was named after T. Jack Foster, a real estate magnate who owned much of the land comprising the city and who was instrumental in its initial design. His successor firm, Foster Enterprises, run by his descendants, is still active in real estate affairs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Forbes ranked Foster City #10 on their 2009 list of America’s Top 25 Towns to Live Well. Money has also recognized Foster City multiple times as one of the Best Places to Live.

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Government

In the California State Legislature, Foster City is in the 13th Senate District, represented by Democrat Jerry Hill, and in the 22nd Assembly District, represented by Democrat Kevin Mullin.

In the United States House of Representatives, Foster City is in California’s 14th congressional district, represented by Democrat Jackie Speier.

As of December, 2017, Foster City’s Mayor is Sam Hindi and its Vice-Mayor is Gary Pollard. Mr. Hindi is the first Palestinian-American Mayor in the history of California.

Education

Foster City is home to four public schools in the San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District. Foster City Elementary School (which has recently been remodeled), Brewer Island Elementary School, and Audubon Elementary School serve kindergarten through fifth grades. Nathaniel Bowditch Middle School serves 6th through 8th grades. There are several private preschools and elementary schools. There is a separate High School District: San Mateo Union High School District. There is no high school located east of Highway 101 so Foster City high school students attend the public schools in the San Mateo Union High School District and other private high schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

All four public schools in Foster City (Audubon School, Brewer Island School, Foster City School, and Bowditch Middle School) have won California Distinguished School awards. In 1993, Bowditch was recognized with the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon. In 2005, Bowditch became a California Distinguished School for the second time. A third recognition was given in 2013.

Foster City has one private Jewish day school: Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is a kindergarten – eighth grade school. It was rated the number one Jewish day school in the South Bay/Peninsula.

Foster City also has one private elementary school: Kids Connection is a kindergarten – fifth grade school.

The city is served by the Peninsula Library System.

Climate

Foster City, like most of the peninsula, has a mild Mediterranean climate, with warm dry summers, and cool wet winters. The warmest month of the year is July with an average daytime temperature of 80.8 degrees Fahrenheit and an average nighttime of 55 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average daytime temperature of 57 degrees Fahrenheit and an average nighttime temperature of 38.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation is 20.16 inches. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 4.20 inches.

Business

Around 1993 Visa Inc. began consolidating various scattered offices in San Mateo, California to a location in Foster City. Visa’s headquarters were in Foster City, and Visa became Foster City’s largest employer. Visa owns four buildings at the intersection of Metro Center Boulevard and Vintage Park Drive. As of 2009 it employed about 3,000 people at the complex. During that year Visa signed a 10-year lease agreement for the top three floors of 595 Market Street in San Francisco and moved its top executives there. Visa continued to keep employees at the Foster City offices. As of 2009, after the headquarters move, the Foster City facilities remained the company’s center of employment, and the post-headquarters move Foster City buildings housed 2,400 employees as of 2009.

Recreation

Foster City boasts 24 parks occupying more than 200 acres (0.8 km2), including many public tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, and rollerblading/biking trails along the San Francisco Bay.

Foster City also boasts:

  • World Class Windsurfing and Kite-Surfing A world-class windsurfing and kite-surfing spot in the San Francisco Bay can be found within the city limits of Foster City. It is located adjacent to Mariners Point.
  • A Golf course and driving range There is one 9-hole golf course, and driving range Mariners’ Point, on land owned by the City, and operated by VB Golf.
  • Dragon Boating The Bay Area Dragons and Ho’okahi Pu’uwai Outrigger Canoe clubs operate in the lagoon. In an attempt to preserve the city’s waterways and reduce noise levels, only electric, wind, or man-powered watercraft are permitted in the Lagoon.
  • Teen Activities Center A newly constructed $4 million center for teens that will provide access to: TV’s, computers, video games, art rooms, homework rooms, a kitchen and outdoor basketball courts. The center is also known as “The Vibe” and has a concrete skatepark adjacent to it.
  • Public Amphitheatre Located in Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park, is a newly constructed Amphitheatre. It serves as the location for the Foster City Summer concerts. Adjacent to the park is a boardwalk with boat tie-up facilities.
  • Community Theatre The historic Hillbarn Theatre was founded in 1941 and provides the community with a robust calendar of events as well as performance classes.

In addition, Foster City maintains an extensive 218-acre (0.9 km2), man-made enclosed lagoon system. The lagoons were initially designed as a drainage system required in order to efficiently drain the lowland city.

Items of interest

Foster City’s Werder Pier is a remainder of the original expanse of the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge. It is also one of the state’s longest and oldest piers in existence. Unfortunately, due to much needed repair, the once popular fishing pier is no longer in operation.

A number of San Francisco professional athletes have called Foster City home. Former San Francisco Giants players Kevin Mitchell and Jeff Kent won the National League Most Valuable Player award while they were residents of Foster City.[citation needed]

Peter Thiel, political activist and founder of PayPal was raised in Foster City.

Norman Hsu, the Hong Kong born convicted criminal (Ponzi scheme scam artist) and political activist is a former resident of Foster City.

The movie Over the Edge is based upon events occurring in Foster City, chronicled in a 1973 article titled “Mousepacks: Kids on a Crime Spree” in the San Francisco Examiner.

The music video for “Super Hyphy”, a song by Bay Area rapper Keak Da Sneak, was filmed at Bowditch Middle School. R&B singer Keyshia Cole was also featured in the music video which was produced by Half-White Productions.[citation needed]

Foster City TV broadcasts a variety of programs related to operation of and life in Foster City. Foster City TV provides programming through a dedicated Government-access television (GATV) channel.

Herb Perez, 1992 Olympic gold medalist in Tae Kwon Do, formerly served as chairman of the Foster City parks and recreation committee. Perez also appeared as himself (with the nickname “Olympus”) on ’90s martial-arts TV series WMAC Masters. He was the city mayor and is now a member of the city council.

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This stunning home is a must-see for those looking for ample space and luxury living. Boasting 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 modern bathrooms, there is plenty of room for the entire family. The highlight of the home is the massive game room, perfect for entertaining guests or just spending time with loved ones. With high ceilings and an open concept design, the home is filled with natural light and a feeling of spaciousness. The hardwood flooring throughout the home adds a touch of elegance and warmth. The master bedroom is a true oasis with a cozy fireplace and an updated bathroom that boasts modern fixtures and finishes. Enjoy the outdoor living space with a nice private backyard. You'll love the short walk to the lagoon and park, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a piece of paradise in this highly desirable neighborhood! $2,988,800 Pending (Do Not Show)

1123 Farragut BLVD FOSTER CITY, California

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,790 Sq Ft

This freshly updated home is picture-perfect and ideally located. The shingled exterior in a trendy designer palette sets the tone for what lies within  gorgeous hardwood floors, crown moldings, recessed lighting, and soft neutral colors ready for any personal style of belongings. Spanning two levels, the floor plan is ideally arranged with formal venues plus a wonderful granite-finished kitchen and family room combination on the main level. Upstairs, 5 spacious bedrooms, including a lovely primary suite, provide ample accommodations for a variety of lifestyle needs. Outdoor living awaits in the private rear yard with large patio and grass for entertaining and play. An acclaimed elementary school and great park with tennis courts are just blocks away and outdoor activities for which Foster City is renowned are nearby  boating, running, and biking. Major employer headquarters like Gilead Science, Visa, Sony, and Oracle are also minutes away. SFO is just a 15-minute drive. $2,595,000 Pending (Do Not Show)

821 Regulus ST FOSTER CITY, California

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,680 Sq Ft

** Price Reduced**Welcome to this fully remodeled Foster City Beauty with the finest touch of elegance. Gleaming bamboo floors, recessed LED lights, Island in Kitchen with high end appliances- Fisher & Paykel Gas stove, BEST 42" stainless steel Island Hood, LG Instaview "door-in-door" Refrigerator, GE Wi-Fi enabled Dishwasher, new kitchen cabinets with soft close and under cabinet lights, minibar with 50 bottle wine cooler, all new plumbing and electrical systems, NEST HVAC system with all new HVAC ducts, new bathrooms with Bluetooth speakers in master bath, new garage door with W-Fi enabled door opener and a Electrical Vehicle charger station, new paint inside and out,  Over $50K in landscaping upgrades with paved front and rear yard, auto drip and sprinkler system and much more..clean termite and home inspection reports, all roof work completed with warranty. All work completed with city permits. Check with agent for deadline and/or disclosures and reports. $2,499,000 Active

248 Puffin CT FOSTER CITY, California

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,300 Sq Ft

Stunning remodeled Grant IV model in Foster Citys sought-after west side neighborhood! Meticulously upgraded inside out including new roof, owned solar, AC, car charger. Ideal floor plan with 5 spacious bedrooms, separate living and family room, large master suite with vaulted ceiling and walk-in closet. Formal entry with high ceiling and sparkling chandelier. Elegant interior remodeling with designer color scheme, smooth paint, stylish ceiling lights, wall paper & window coverings. Sunny kitchen with brand new quartz countertops&backsplash, stainless steel appliances&LED recess light. Luxurious bathrooms with new master bathroom vanity. Exquisite walnut hardwood floor and new bedroom carpet. Professionally designed low maintenance landscaping with large rear deck perfect for outdoor entertainment. Conveniently located near award winning Foster City schools, parks, shopping, and major highways. $2,488,000 Pending (Do Not Show)

848 Polaris AVE FOSTER CITY, California

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,680 Sq Ft

Beauty on Beach Park! Remodeled home with a swimming pool & water views. Across from the new levee and future new bayfront trail. Large 4 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths. Family room, Living Room and formal dining room, two-car garage plus big driveway and a large level yard with swimming pool and open deck for entertainment.! Walking distance to Bowditch Middle School, and a short bike ride to Gilead and Visa. Re-modeled with New- engineered hardwood flooring, paint, new kitchen throughout, new bathroom throughout, Italian Bedrosian tiles, paint, new bathroom tiles, recessed lighting, new windows throughout, new sliding door, and much more.... Do not miss this great opportunity! $2,398,888 Active

1829 Beach Park BLVD FOSTER CITY, California

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,160 Sq Ft

Luxury living at its finest in prestigious west side Foster City neighborhood! Rarely available beautiful modern single level Grant II home with nice curb appeal on large corner lot. Amazing contemporary floor plan with high ceilings, formal limestone entry&separate family room with updated fireplace. Various large windows&sliding doors provide ample natural light. Stunningly remodeled to perfection with high-end designer upgrades. State of the art open gourmet kitchen with bay window&eat-in area: quartz countertops&glass tile backsplash, ample custom soft close cabinets, SS appliances. Deluxe bathrooms with Porcelanosa tiles, quartz countertops, sleek vanities&mirrors, toto toilets. Luxurious master BA w/double sink, standalone tub&separate shower. Elegant Mirage hardwood floor, LED recess light, stylish doors. New AC. Professionally landscaped with new lawns. Across street from lagoon walkway&conveniently located near award winning Foster City schools, parks, shopping&major highways. $2,388,000 Active

201 Beach Park BLVD FOSTER CITY, California

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,200 Sq Ft

This is a 4 bedroom/3 bath home located in the prestigious Foster City Bayporte community. This home has a recently remodeled kitchen, dual-pane windows, and much more. Additionally, an amazing floor plan, a master bedroom located downstairs, and an attached 2-car garage. The house is also in a great location with excellent Foster City schools, a beautiful nearby park, and a short driving distance to the highway and mall. Within this community, you also have access to fabulous amenities including 2 community pools, nearby waterways, play areas, and landscaped common areas! $2,388,000 Active

1030 Pizarro LN FOSTER CITY, California

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,360 Sq Ft

NEW CONSTRUCTION! Brand NEW home by Award Winning builder SummerHill Homes!  Laguna Vista is a community of 70 new townhomes! Gorgeous Corner Unit, with open views!! Features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, 2,194 sq ft, and is perfect for entertaining!  Includes gourmet kitchen with Bosch appliances, large kitchen island, a spacious wrap around balcony, and front porch. Location, Location, Location! Walk to get coffee, breakfast or lunch, and then go paddle boarding or kayaking from the public dock!  Or just relax at the beautiful new park!  This plan 4 home includes approx. $91k in designer upgrades and smart home features! Upgraded hardwood flooring on all 3 levels, quartz countertops, Wi-Fi Honeywell Lyric Pro thermostats & Nest doorbell, and stainless-steel Bosch appliances, including refrigerator, wine fridge, gas cooktop, dishwasher, microwave, and much more! This community offers excellent, great commute location close to HWY 101 and 92, and close to downtown San Mateo!  Don't miss out! $2,038,000 Active

701 Starfish LN FOSTER CITY, California

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,194 Sq Ft

NEW CONSTRUCTION! Brand NEW home by Award Winning builder SummerHill Homes! LAGUNA VISTA is a community of 70 new townhomes located in the Pilgrim Triton Master Plan in Foster City.  Gorgeous Corner Unit, with open views!!  Features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, 2194 sq ft, and is perfect for entertaining!  Includes gourmet kitchen with upgraded Bosch appliances, large kitchen island, a spacious, wrap-around balcony, and front porch.  Location, Location Location!  Walk to get a coffee, breakfast or lunch, and then go paddle boarding or kayaking from the public dock!  Or just relax at the beautiful new park!  This Plan 4 home includes approx. $74k in designer upgrades and smart home features! Upgraded hardwood flooring, quartz countertops, Nest thermostats & Nest doorbell, and stainless steel Bosch appliances including refrigerator, wine fridge, gas cooktop, dishwasher, microwave, and much more!   This community offers excellent schools, great commute location close to HWY 101 & 92, and close to downtown San Mateo!    Dont miss this opportunity to own at LAGUNA VISTA! $1,998,000 Active

706 Starfish LN FOSTER CITY, California

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,194 Sq Ft

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