Is Foster City, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Foster City is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Foster City has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Foster City is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Foster City, CA

How much do homes in Foster City, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,750,000

$970/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$175,000(+11.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Foster City have sold for 11.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Foster City was $1,750,000 in October 2024, up 11.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $970.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $675K$710K
+5.2%
2 $1.1M$1.2M
+6.2%
3 $1.5M$1.7M
+13.3%
4 $2.2M$2.1M
-4.6%
5+ $2.6M$2.5M
-1.2%

Summary: Foster City housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 13.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

San Mateo
+12.6%
Foster City
+11.1%
Redwood City
-2.0%

Housing Supply in Foster City, CA

How many homes are available in Foster City, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
7175+5.6%

Summary: The Foster City real estate market had 75 homes for sale in October 2024, a 5.6% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 67
+16.7%
2 2321
-8.7%
3 2122
+4.8%
4 1719
+11.8%
5+ 46
+50.0%

Summary: The Foster City housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 16.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2125+19.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

16 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Foster City, you could pay more than the asking price. 64% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 25 homes were sold or pending in Foster City in October 2024, up by 19.0% month-over-month. Of the 25 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 64% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Foster City, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Foster City, CA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
17 Days18 Days+7.9%

Summary: Homes in Foster City had an average of 18 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 7.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

20 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Foster City are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 25 homes were sold in Foster City; 80% of homes were sold within 30 days, 16% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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