Foster City, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,099,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Foster City has 23 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,099,000, typically selling in about 49 days.
Foster City Market Analysis
Buyers in Foster City, CA are looking at a median list price of $1.1M. Median pricing works out to $797 per square foot. The median price has held roughly steady over the last six months, at $1.7M as of July.
It takes about 14 days for the typical home here to go under contract. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. Foster City, CA has 23 active listings on the market right now. 10 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Pricing spreads from a $1.1M median for two bedroom homes to $2.3M for four bedroom homes. Most of what is for sale here is condos, about 56.5% of the mix, with single family homes accounting for another 26.1%. The area falls within the 94404 ZIP code.
Foster City Rental Market
Renters in Foster City, CA are looking at a median asking rent of $6,380. Since September 2025, the median rent has moved down about 3.8% to $5,000 as of May 2026. Foster City, CA has 4 active rental listings on the market right now.
Foster City Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. There is only 1.9 months of supply, yet 43% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, and 57% of current listings have been up for more than 30 days, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$1.10M
↓ 5% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
1.9 months of supply
Tight Supply23 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 1.9 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~49 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 60% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 43% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Foster City
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
51%
Homeowners
49%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
12,865 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices rise significantly with each additional bedroom.
Each additional bedroom adds about $520K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$698K)
Price Reductions
10 listings have reduced their price
43% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.1% (~$67K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Foster City, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Foster City, CA?
The median list price in Foster City is $1,099,000 as of August 2026, based on 23 active listings.
Is Foster City a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Foster City currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 1.9 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Foster City?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 14 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 49 days.
Are home prices in Foster City going up or down?
The median sale price in Foster City is down about 4.6% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Foster City, CA?
There are 23 homes for sale in Foster City right now, including 4 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Foster City?
The median asking rent in Foster City is $6,380 per month, across 4 active rental listings.