Foster City Homes for Sale
16 Homes for sale in Foster City
$1,025,000
1081 Beach Park Boulevard #213
Foster City, CA 94404
$819,900
1170 Foster City Boulevard #303
Foster City, CA 94404
$788,000
1170 Foster City Boulevard #107
Foster City, CA 94404
$2,499,999
623 Cornwallis Lane
Foster City, CA 94404
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Foster City Neighborhood Guide
Foster City is a master-planned waterfront community on the Peninsula — a city built on reclaimed land in the San Francisco Bay that offers lagoon-side living, excellent schools, and a family-first atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the Bay Area. If you want modern homes, water views, and a safe, walkable environment, Foster City delivers.
Why Buyers Love Foster City
- Waterfront living — A network of lagoons runs through the city, with waterfront paths, kayaking, and paddle boarding right outside your door.
- Master-planned community — Wide streets, abundant parks, well-maintained common areas, and thoughtful neighborhood design.
- Family safety — Consistently ranked among the safest cities in California, with low crime and a strong community watch culture.
- Tech hub proximity — Close to Visa, Gilead Sciences, and other major employers, plus easy 101 access to both SF and Silicon Valley.
Neighborhoods at a Glance
Beach Park
Central location near the community center and Foster City beaches on the bay. Mix of single-family homes and townhomes.
Metro Center area
Near shopping and dining along Metro Center Boulevard. Newer townhome developments.
Lagoon-side
Homes and townhomes directly on the lagoon with water access. Premium for waterfront views.
Sea Cloud Park area
Established family neighborhood with well-maintained single-family homes and proximity to schools.
East Foster City
Near Visa headquarters. Newer condo developments with modern amenities.
Local Amenities
Waterfront
14 miles of lagoon shoreline, Leo J. Ryan Park (bayfront with trails), Foster City beaches
Parks
22 parks throughout the city, Mariners Point, Sea Cloud Park, Gull Park
Shopping
Metro Center, Bridgepointe Shopping Center
Dining
Metro Center restaurants, nearby Hillsdale Shopping Center food scene
Recreation
Community center with pool, kayaking and paddleboarding on the lagoons, walking and biking trails
Commute Times
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 25-35 min | 35 min (SamTrans to Caltrain) |
| Palo Alto | 15-25 min | 25 min (SamTrans to Caltrain) |
| SFO Airport | 10-15 min | 20 min |
| San Mateo | 5-10 min | 10 min |
| Redwood City | 10-15 min | 15 min |
Foster City has limited direct transit — most residents drive or connect to Caltrain via San Mateo. The city is well-served by SamTrans bus routes.
Commute times are estimates and may vary based on traffic, time of day, and route. Data is for informational purposes only.