Property Overview:
616 Mystic Ln is a single-family waterfront home in Foster City, CA 94404, built in 1977. It features 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an additional loft/office space, and 1,710 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,080 sq. ft. lot. The home boasts classic Cape Cod style, soaring ceilings, high-end finishes, and modern amenities. The estimated market value is $2,417,000 – $2,553,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Community:
- Population: 32,202 (13% growth since 2000)
- 62% families with children
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (17.4%)
- Second largest: 25-34 years (15.1%)
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 3% (well below state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 2.6% (well below state average of 10.8%)
- Very low overall crime risk
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Schools:
- Nearby: Foster City Elementary, Bowditch Middle, San Mateo High, Design Tech High
- Average SAT score: 1076 (above state average of 975)
- Highly rated public schools
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Job Market:
- 76.7% white-collar jobs, 23.3% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk
- Moderate to low flood risk
- Very low tornado risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 73.2°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 21.4 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $108,169
- Average annual spending: $73,732
Property Features:
- Waterfront living with private boat dock and lagoon access
- Open floor plan with sliding glass doors and extensive windows for indoor-outdoor integration
- Rear deck, patio, lawn area, and al fresco dining space with western exposure
- Secluded side yard for privacy and relaxation
- Vaulted ceilings, upgraded wood floors, dual-pane windows, and sophisticated light fixtures
- Two large suites (one on each floor); loft/office can serve as a third bedroom
- Potential to add another suite upstairs due to high ceilings
- Central heating system and parking garage
- Community amenities: pool, tennis court, playground
Location Benefits:
- Quiet, prestigious Whalers Cove neighborhood—no highway or airplane noise
- Resort-style living: year-round waterfront activities, private dock, and outdoor entertaining
- Centrally located between San Francisco & San Jose
- Close to shopping, restaurants, Caltrain, freeways, company shuttles, and major employers
- Walking distance to excellent Foster City schools, parks, jogging & biking trails
- Safe, family-friendly community with low crime and top-rated schools