Foster City
Foster City, San Mateo County · San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
Median Home Value
$1,861,130
Est. Cap Rate
1.6%
Based on rent yield × 65%
Vacancy Rate
4.0%
51% owner-occupied
Population
33K
Median income: $193,633
Foster City Investment Analysis
Foster City (population 33K) offers median home values of $1,861,130 — positioning it as a premium market for investors. The 1.6% cap rate positions Foster City as a premium appreciation market where equity growth drives returns. A modest 1.0% year-over-year decline suggests the market is cooling — favorable for buyers negotiating from strength. With 49% of the population renting at a median of $3,845/month, Foster City has exceptionally strong rental demand — a key indicator for DSCR loan qualification. Foster City's housing stock is 46% multifamily — indicating strong institutional investor interest and potential for 2-4 unit or small multifamily acquisitions.
Market Details
Housing Stock
13K units
Single-family: 5K
Multifamily: 6K (46.2%)
Investment Metrics
Gross Yield 2.5%
Cap Rate 1.6%
Price-to-Rent 40.3 (Favors renting)
Property Tax $10,001/yr
Demographics
Median Income $193,633
Median Age 39.7
Employment 99.7%
Home Value Trends
1-Year Appreciation -1.0%
3-Year Appreciation +6.8%
5-Year Appreciation +16.3%
Rental Market
$3,845/mo
Renter population: 48.8%
Lending Status
Not Available
$150K – $10M · Business purpose
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis
Top Neighborhoods in Foster City
14 neighborhoods
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Property Details
Investment Projection
-$8,241
-21.3%
0.39
-$98,897
Monthly P&I: $9,760 | Est. Expenses: $2,326
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Bridge Loans
Short-term financing for acquisitions, refinancing, or repositioning
- 12-24 month terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Interest-only payments
- Flexible prepayment
Fix & Flip
Fast funding for property renovation and resale
- 6-18 month terms
- Up to 90% of purchase + rehab
- Fast closings
- Interest-only payments
Ground-Up Construction
Financing for new development projects from land to completion
- 12-36 month terms
- Up to 90% of costs
- Progress-based draws
- Interest-only payments
DSCR Rental
Long-term financing for single-family rentals and portfolio acquisitions
- 5-30 year terms
- Up to 85% LTV
- Portfolio options
- No personal income docs
Larger Deals
Multifamily & Build-to-Rent
For multifamily and build-to-rent community financing up to $50M, we work directly with institutional capital partners on custom terms. These deals require a consultation — not a form.
Multifamily
Permanent and bridge financing for apartment buildings and complexes — 5 units and up.
- Up to $50M
- 5–30 year terms
- Up to 80% LTV
- Bridge and permanent options
- Interest-only available
Build-to-Rent Communities
Institutional financing for single-family rental community developments from land to stabilization.
- Up to $50M
- Construction through permanent
- Community-scale underwriting
- Progress-based draw schedule
- Custom closing timeline
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