Isle Cove Foster City Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Also known as Neighborhood 9,Constellations and Stars (street name theme)
Foster City neighborhood guide
Isle Cove is Foster City's Neighborhood 9, where the streets are named for constellations and stars, like Altair Avenue, Regulus Street, Juno Lane and Arcturus Circle.
Edgewater Park sits near its center, and paved paths follow the waterways through the neighborhood.
It is mostly townhomes and condos, with Edgewater Place shopping close by and quick access to Highway 92.
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At a glance
- Neighborhood 9 in Foster City's master plan
- Streets named for constellations and stars
- Mostly 1970s townhomes and condos
- Edgewater Park near the center
- Close to Edgewater Place and Highway 92
Homes and Streets
Most homes in Isle Cove are townhomes and condos built in the 1970s, in communities such as Isle Cove, Shell Cove and Edgewater. Many have views of the nearby waterways, and some communities include private pools and tennis courts.
Detached single family homes are rare here, found on a handful of streets along Edgewater Boulevard.
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History on Film: Isle Cove
A look back at the history of Isle Cove and the places nearby, from local historical societies and archives.
Foster City, Chapter 4: Community
The neighborhoods and people that shaped the city.Source: City of Foster City
Construction of Foster City, 1960 to 1980
Rare footage of the city being built, narrated by its former Public Works Director.Source: San Mateo County Historical Association
Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments vary by address and can change, so confirm with the San Mateo-Foster City School District and SMUHSD before you buy.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Isle Cove FAQ
Why are Isle Cove's streets named after stars?
Each of Foster City's original nine neighborhoods has a street name theme, and Neighborhood 9 uses constellations and stars.
Are there single family homes in Isle Cove?
A few, but most homes are townhomes and condos.
When were homes in Isle Cove built?
Most date to the 1970s.
Is there a park in Isle Cove?
Yes. Edgewater Park sits near the center, and Arcturus Park is a small playground nearby.
How can I find homes for sale in Isle Cove?
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Thinking about Isle Cove?
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Updated November 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: City of Foster City General Plan: Community Profile (Table 1-3 neighborhoods and street themes), Homes.com: Isle Cove neighborhood guide, Neighborhoods.com: Isle Cove, Foster City, San Mateo County Properties: Foster City Condos and Townhouses (complexes by neighborhood number), Eichler Homes For Sale: Marina Point Eichler Neighborhood, Juliana Lee Team: Foster City Parks, City of Foster City: Schools. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.