LEASED! 893 Carina has been leased to a beautiful family. It may become available for purchase in the near future. If you are interested in purchasing this home, you are invited to contact the seller's agent (see contact info at upper right).

Best Home
in Foster City's
Best Community?

To area residents, the advantages of living in Foster City are well-known. Central location, enviably balmy climate, excellent schools, much convenient shopping, numerous recreational facilities and public parks (19 on 100 acres, more parks per capita than any other city in California): these features would certainly head the list.

With its unique configuration of waterways interlacing the city, it easily qualifies as "the Venice of Silicon Valley."

Its fortress-like position on the Mid-Peninsula, with only a handful of roads to enter and exit across its "moats," helps explain why the city is one of the safest not just in the San Francisco Bay Area or the state of California but in the entire country.

So it comes as no surprise that Foster City this year made Money magazine's just-released list of "Best Small Cities to Live in." (Click here if you want to see the profile.)

Foster City is home to the world headquarters of VISA International, the main corporate body of the VISA payment card organization, as well as a surprising number of other major employers (including Acxiom Digital, Applied Biosystems, SolarCity, Sling Media and Sony Computer Entertainment America).

Within this idyllic location, the planned community founded by T. Jack Foster in the 1960s, a strong case could be made that the Isle Cove community is the most desirable in the city and that 893 Carina Lane is the most desirable home in Isle Cove.

Why Isle Cove? First, because of its central yet secluded position. It's easy to access from Highway 92 or 101 and Edgewater, East Hillsdale or Beach Park. At the same time, it's set far enough into the city that it's peaceful and quiet, removed from the rush of traffic.

Just cross the street (Edgewater), to get to school (Foster City Elementary) or enjoy Edgewater Park, with its picnic facilities and tennis courts. Cross Edgewater Boulevard in another direction to access Edgewater Plaza, with its wealth of shops and restaurants, as well as two banks. Walk along Beach Park, to the U.S. post office (surrounded by more shops and restaurants) and then up Shell, to the Recreation Center.

Or just remain within the boundaries of Isle Cove, following your daily sunrise-over-the lagoon experience, to enjoy its clubhouse, swimming pool, spa, exercise facility or tennis courts. Or maybe launch your own small boat from your own docking area, for a pleasant morning or afternoon on the quiet water.

Why 893 Carina Lane? What's the basis for the claim that it's arguably the best home in the entire 280-unit subdivision?

Simply stated, it's the only property in the community with this combination of features: the largest floorplan of all the models, two-car attached garage, wide-water views upstairs and down, right off the water, end unit, with large patio area, in a quiet corner of the community, a few steps away from a "secret" path to the intersection of Edgewater and Beach Park (walk under the bridge to access the Edgewater Plaza shopping center, without even crossing the street!).

The best home in the best community in one of the best places to live, anywhere? At first glance, this may have seemed far-fetched but now that you have the evidence, maybe you'll agree.

• Excellent location within Isle Cove
• Convenient location within Foster City 
• Easy access to 92 (San Mateo Bridge) and 101
• Nearly 1700 square feet of living space
• 3 generously sized bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms 
• Full-sized 2-car attached garage
• Wide-water views, upstairs and down
• End unit with large patio area and beautiful trees
• Boat docking and storage area
• Canoe with accessories included! 
• Cross the street to school, public park and shopping
• Bank of America service center just across the street 
• Easy walk to U.S. post office, city recreation center 
• Walk to 99 Ranch Market or the new JCC
• Easy walk to houses of worship and other amenities
• 10-minute drive to Oracle, visible across the water
• Clubhouse, pool, spa, exercise room and tennis courts
• HOA includes earthquake insurance! 
• Water, sewer, garbage and more also included 
• Decorative glass insert front door
• Upgraded track lighting in living area 
• Paneling in one bedroom 
• Two skylights 
• Newer furnace, water heater and toilets
• Security system (currently not activated)
• Fireplace 
• Two phone lines 
• Cable in living room and all bedrooms 
• Two large storage areas 
• Excellent natural interior lighting
• Good feng shui!

There are really too many features to mention. You've got to see this property with your own eyes. Start by looking at the photos on this Website. Do a drive-by. Then email or call, to schedule a showing, if you missed the open houses. Or give your agent the property address or MLS number, so he or she can assist you.

Now offered, alternatively, for lease. Please refer to MLS #838812.

*Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyers are strongly encouraged to thoroughly investigate and confirm everything to their satisfaction.