Redwood Shores general info?

Question

I am looking to buy a home in the SF Bay area peninsula, and see some promising places in Redwood Shores. Broad overviews of the pros and cons of the city would be much appreciated.

From what I understand from my limited research, it seems to be a southern version of Foster City. I'd especially appreciate thoughts on neighborhood atmosphere, safety, earthquake safety (engineered landfill?), and the like.

Thanks very much!

Answer 1

No redwood shore, based on your description, it is part of redwood city near SF bay, it is part of protected area from development. It is full of slough, creek,and wild life, a few residency there.

Foster city is a land filled city, with brand new houses and apartments, shopping malls and some famous companies. House average $800,000, 2 bed room apartment rent $2000.

Answer 2

I grew up in San Carlos on a hill overlooking Redwood Shores, and watched it being built.

Quite a few of my friends in High School lived out there and it was very nice.

As far as the downside goes there is only one grocery store on that side of 101 and as others have stated it is on landfill but I have lived through several earthquakes including the world series quake and there has never been any reported damage either there or in Foster City.

Good Luck

Answer 3

It pretty simple. Go there early in the morning, you can smell the stench from the land-fill. It's a nice area but when that next quake hits, your property might be drifting in the bay. In all seriousness, it's a nice location. You'll get pockets of traffic during the week-days due to all the offices in the area.

Answer 4

It's where Oracle has its Headquaters.
I've heard that the homes are at risk of a process called liquefaction on the land built on the slough and land fill .So your house will sink into the ground during a major quake...
be careful.

Answer 5

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