Bay Vista Foster City Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Also known as Neighborhood 2,Birds (street name theme)
Foster City neighborhood guide
Bay Vista sits between the San Francisco Bay shoreline and the Foster City lagoon, close to the San Mateo Bridge. It was one of the first areas filled and built in the 1960s.
Every street here is named for a bird, so you will find Gull Avenue, Egret Street, Grebe Street, Sanderling Street and Teal Street. Audubon Elementary sits right in the neighborhood on Gull Avenue.
With small parks tucked between the homes and the Bay Trail along the edge, it is an easy place to get outside every day.
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At a glance
- Neighborhood 2 in Foster City's master plan
- Streets named for birds
- Known for Foster City's largest Eichler tract
- Audubon Elementary on Gull Avenue
- Bay Trail along the shoreline edge
Homes and Streets
Most homes were built in the mid 1960s to early 1970s. Single story ranch homes and midcentury modern Eichlers line streets like Gull Avenue, Egret Street and Teal Street, along with some two story homes and waterfront homes with private docks.
There are also townhome communities and apartments, including the Waters Edge complex on East Hillsdale Boulevard and the Bay Vista townhomes.
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History on Film: Bay Vista
A look back at the history of Bay Vista and the places nearby, from local historical societies and archives.
Foster City, Chapter 6: Recreation
Lagoons, parks and the city's waterfront life.Source: City of Foster City
Foster City, Chapter 1: The Beginning
How the Foster family turned Brewer's Island into a planned city.Source: City of Foster City
Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments vary by address and can change, so confirm with the San Mateo-Foster City School District and SMUHSD before you buy.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Bay Vista FAQ
Why are the streets in Bay Vista named after birds?
Each of Foster City's original nine neighborhoods has a street name theme, and Neighborhood 2 uses birds.
Does Bay Vista have Eichler homes?
Yes. Bay Vista is known as the largest Eichler tract in Foster City, mixed with other homes from the same era.
Which elementary school is in Bay Vista?
Audubon Elementary is on Gull Avenue, though school assignments vary by address.
Is Bay Vista close to the water?
Yes. It sits between the bay shoreline and the lagoon, with Gull Park on the water and the Bay Trail along the edge.
How can I find homes for sale in Bay Vista?
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Updated November 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: City of Foster City General Plan: Community Profile (Table 1-3 neighborhoods and street themes), Foster City Historical Society: Construction of Foster City 1960-1980, Homes.com: Bay Vista neighborhood guide, Eichler Homes For Sale: Bay Vista Eichler Neighborhood, Eichler Network: Visiting Foster City's Eichlers by the Bay, Juliana Lee Team: Foster City Parks, City of Foster City: Park Amenities Map, City of Foster City: Schools, San Mateo County Properties: Foster City Condos and Townhouses (complexes by neighborhood number). Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.