Foster City Housing Market Report – August 2026
Here's a look at how the Foster City, CA real estate market performed in August 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 24
- Median Sale Price: $1,524,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,609,083
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $954
- Average Days on Market: 57
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to July, the median sale price in Foster City moved 15.9% up (from $1,315,000 to $1,524,000). The number of homes sold was 11.1% down compared to the prior month (27 vs. 24). Average days on market shifted 5.6% up (54 days to 57 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to August 2025, the median sale price is 19.0% down (from $1,881,500 to $1,524,000). Sales volume is 33.3% up year-over-year.
Foster City Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94404 | 24 | $1,524,000 | $954 | 57 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 11 | $2,050,000 | $1,114 |
| CONDOS | 7 | $1,069,000 | $729 |
| TOWNHOMES | 6 | $1,335,000 | $924 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $500K - $749K | 3 |
| $750K+ | 21 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 37 active listings in Foster City with a median asking price of $1,299,888 and an average of 61 days on market.
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