Foster City Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Foster City, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 24
- Median Sale Price: $1,500,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,594,116
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $927
- Average Days on Market: 44
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 102.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Foster City moved 13.6% up (from $1,320,000 to $1,500,000). The number of homes sold was 20.0% up compared to the prior month (20 vs. 24). Average days on market shifted 2.3% up (43 days to 44 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 11.8% down (from $1,700,000 to $1,500,000). Sales volume is 4.3% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Foster City's housing market is showing mixed signals as we head into summer. The median price of $1.5 million represents a solid month-over-month jump of 13.6%, suggesting renewed buyer interest after spring volatility. However, the year-over-year comparison tells a different story—prices are down 11.8% from May 2025—indicating that while this month is stronger than April, the market remains softer than it was a year ago. The 102.9% sale-to-list ratio suggests homes are still selling slightly above asking, which points to reasonable buyer demand despite the broader cooling trend.
What's encouraging is the speed of sales. At 44 days on market, homes are moving reasonably fast, and active listings sit at just 49 units with asking prices clustering near the median. This relatively lean inventory suggests supply isn't overwhelming buyers, even if it's not creating a sellers' market either. The property mix is fairly balanced across townhomes, single-family homes, and condos, so buyers have options.
Overall, Foster City appears to be stabilizing after a difficult 2025. It's neither a seller's market nor a buyer's market—it's a patient market where well-priced homes sell steadily. For sellers, expect realistic negotiations. For buyers, you'll find homes available without bidding wars.
Foster City Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94404 | 24 | $1,500,000 | $927 | 44 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOWNHOMES | 11 | $1,430,000 | $909 |
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 7 | $2,200,000 | $1,136 |
| CONDOS | 6 | $1,044,444 | $718 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $400K - $499K | 1 |
| $500K - $749K | 1 |
| $750K+ | 22 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 49 active listings in Foster City with a median asking price of $1,398,000 and an average of 42 days on market.
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