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 November 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

$1,700,000

$968/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$100,000(+6.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Foster City have sold for 6.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Foster City was $1,700,000 in November 2024, up 6.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $968.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $657.5K$700K
+6.5%
2 $1.1M$1.2M
+8.1%
3 $1.5M$1.6M
+8.6%
4 $2.2M$2.1M
-4.9%
5+ $2.6M$2.6M
-0.6%

Summary: Foster City housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.6%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

San Mateo
+13.6%
Foster City
+6.3%
Redwood City
-5.1%

Housing Supply in Foster City, CA

How many homes are available in Foster City, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
7557-24.0%

Summary: The Foster City real estate market had 57 homes for sale in November 2024, a 24.0% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 76
-14.3%
2 1920
+5.3%
3 2316
-30.4%
4 2012
-40.0%
5+ 63
-50.0%

Summary: The Foster City housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 30.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 40%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 50%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2624-7.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

7 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

13 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. 59.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 24 homes were sold or pending in Foster City in November 2024, down by 7.7% month-over-month. Of the 22 sold homes, 32% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and 59% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
24 Days30 Days+27.7%

Summary: Homes in Foster City had an average of 30 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 27.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

16 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 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 November 2024, 24 homes were sold in Foster City; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% 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 22 Days Ago

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