Acquired by the Foster family in 1958, Foster City is one of the best examples of a successful planned community in the United States. Close to 33,000 residents occupy the city’s four square miles. Two-hundred and eighteen acres of scenic waterways, 16.5 miles of open shoreline and 12 residential islands form this unique gem embedded midway along the Peninsula corridor. One-hundred acres of panoramic parks and trails generously enhance active, outdoor lifestyles. Mostly sunny and temperate year round, Foster City is an ideal location for raising a family to relaxing into retirement.

     Centrally located between San Francisco and Silicon Valley and adjacent to San Mateo and nearby Burlingame, Foster City offers the rich benefits of metropolitan living coupled with the neighborly atmosphere of small town quaintness. Recreational, athletic and educational centers provide year-round opportunities for enrichment. Neighborhood shopping hubs anchor tenants such as Safeway, Target, Home Depot, and Costco while Foster City’s 392-acre commercial district supports a thriving business community including Visa International, Applied Biosystems, and Inktomi.