Harbor Side Foster City Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Also known as Neighborhood 6,Harborside,Admirals (street name theme)
Foster City neighborhood guide
Harbor Side is Foster City's Neighborhood 6, in the center of town along Central Lake. Its streets honor admirals, like Farragut Boulevard and Halsey.
Streets are quiet with little through traffic, and many homes sit inside HOA communities, some backing right up to the water.
Edgewater Place is just across the Beach Park Boulevard bridge, and the Bay Trail along Belmont Slough is a few blocks away.
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At a glance
- Neighborhood 6 in Foster City's master plan
- Streets named for admirals
- Homes mostly from the 1970s and 1980s
- Many waterfront homes on Central Lake
- Farragut Park is the neighborhood green
Homes and Streets
Harbor Side mixes single family homes and townhomes, most built in the 1970s and 1980s. Many back onto the lagoon with patios and small docks, including homes in the Whaler's Island community.
Townhome communities such as Harborside and Bayfront Court add more options, and most homes are part of HOA managed subdivisions.
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History on Film: Harbor Side
A look back at the history of Harbor Side and the places nearby, from local historical societies and archives.
Foster City, Chapter 1: The Beginning
How the Foster family turned Brewer's Island into a planned city.Source: City of Foster City
Foster City, Chapter 4: Community
The neighborhoods and people that shaped the 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
Harbor Side FAQ
Why is Farragut a street name in Harbor Side?
Each of Foster City's original nine neighborhoods has a street name theme, and Neighborhood 6 is named for admirals.
Are there waterfront homes in Harbor Side?
Yes. Many homes back onto Central Lake, and some have small docks.
Are most homes in an HOA?
Many homes in Harbor Side are part of HOA managed subdivisions, so it is worth reviewing each association's rules.
Where is the closest shopping?
Edgewater Place is just across the Beach Park Boulevard bridge.
How can I find homes for sale in Harbor Side?
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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: Harbor Side neighborhood guide, San Mateo County Properties: Foster City Condos and Townhouses (complexes by neighborhood number), 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.