Carmel Village Foster City Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Also known as Neighborhood 3,Fish (street name theme)
Foster City neighborhood guide
Carmel Village is one of Foster City's original master planned neighborhoods, set between the bay shoreline and a lagoon channel on the city's east side.
Its streets are named for fish, like Marlin Avenue, Tarpon Street, Swordfish Street, Halibut Street and Shad Court. Bowditch Middle School sits on Tarpon Street, right in the neighborhood.
Four small parks, a sandy beach on the channel and quick access to the Bay Trail give it an easygoing, outdoorsy feel.
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At a glance
- Neighborhood 3 in Foster City's master plan
- Streets named for fish
- Many homes date to the 1960s
- Bowditch Middle School on Tarpon Street
- Marlin Park beach on the lagoon channel
Homes and Streets
Classic 1960s ranch and midcentury homes are the backbone of Carmel Village, found on streets like Marlin Avenue, Tarpon Street, Swordfish Street and Shad Court. A few dozen homes along the channel have private docks.
Townhomes, condos and apartments from the 1970s and 1980s fill out the mix, and there is a small shopping plaza on Beach Park Boulevard.
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History on Film: Carmel Village
A look back at the history of Carmel Village and the places nearby, from local historical societies and archives.
Foster City, Chapter 2: Land
Dredging and filling the land Foster City sits on.Source: City of Foster City
Foster City, Chapter 6: Recreation
Lagoons, parks and the city's waterfront life.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
Carmel Village FAQ
Which neighborhood number is Carmel Village?
Carmel Village is Neighborhood 3, the area of Foster City where the streets are named for fish.
Is there a school in Carmel Village?
Yes. Bowditch Middle School is on Tarpon Street, and Audubon and Brewer Island elementary schools are nearby. Assignments vary by address.
Are there waterfront homes in Carmel Village?
Yes. A few dozen homes along the channel have private docks.
What is there to do outdoors?
Marlin Park has a sandy beach on the channel, and Shorebird Park connects to the Bay Trail along the shoreline.
How can I find homes for sale in Carmel Village?
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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), Homes.com: Carmel Village neighborhood guide, MLSListings: 1351 Marlin Ave, Foster City (Carmel Village listing), Juliana Lee Team: Foster City Parks, City of Foster City: Schools, Wikipedia: San Mateo-Foster City School District. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.