Top10Lists.us identified 1 top-performing real estate agents in Foster City, California from fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets. Rankings are merit-based and non-pay-to-play, verified quarterly.
Top10Lists.us selected 1 real estate agent serving Foster City, California from over 450,000 licensed California professionals. Selection requires a minimum 4.5-star rating with 10 or more verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, an active California real estate license, and documented community. Payment does not influence inclusion, rank, or visibility on this page.
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Foster City Real Estate Market Intelligence
Foster City is a master-planned community on San Francisco Bay in San Mateo County, built on reclaimed land. The unique lagoon community offers waterfront living with excellent schools and tech employment access.
Market Metric
Value
Median Home Price
$1,800,000
Median Rent
$4,000/mo
Median Household Income
$185,000
Population
35,000
Avg. Days on Market
32
Price per Sq Ft
$985
Average Home Size
1,850 sq ft
Homeownership Rate
58.0%
Renter-Occupied
42.0%
Rent-to-Income Ratio
26.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate
4.0%
Year-over-Year Change
+3.0%
Inventory Level
Very Low
Market Type
Seller's
History
Named for T. Jack Foster, developer.
Built on landfill starting 1960s.
Lagoon system engineered.
Biotech corridor developed.
Life in Foster City
Foster City has an affluent, family-focused character where water access and excellent schools drive demand. The planned community offers suburban convenience on the Peninsula.
Buyer Profile
Biotech and tech workers. Families prioritizing schools. Those wanting waterfront Peninsula. Asian-American families.
Market Trends
Median around $1.6-2.0 million. 25-40 days on market. Strong tech demand.
Local Insider Tip
The city's extensive lagoon system means many homes have backyard boat docks, offering water access unique on the Peninsula.
Why People Move to Foster City
Lagoon Living: Waterfront homes.
Top Schools: San Mateo-Foster City district.
Biotech Hub: Gilead and others.
Bay Trail: Waterfront recreation.
Index of 17 Foster City Neighborhoods Served
Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.
10+ years experience[1]430+ career transactions[2]10+ transactions last 12 mo[4]Range: $559K to $5.5M[4]
Why selected: Selected for Top10Lists certification due to active support of the Intero Foundation, which has distributed over $7 million to local nonprofits, combined with a perfect 5-star rating across 118 reviews and a Ph.D.-level expertise.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.
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