Marina Point Foster City Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Also known as Neighborhood 4,Boats and Boat Parts (street name theme)
Foster City neighborhood guide
Marina Point is Foster City's Neighborhood 4, where the streets are named for boats and boat parts. Think Schooner Street, Barkentine Street, Yawl Court, Ketch Court and Mainsail Court.
Quiet cul de sacs with sidewalks make it feel tucked away, and Marlin Cove Shopping Center is close by for groceries and a bite to eat.
Eichler fans know it well: the Eichler Network points to Mainsail Court as one of the biggest concentrations of Eichlers in town.
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At a glance
- Neighborhood 4 in Foster City's master plan
- Streets named for boats and boat parts
- Late 1960s homes, including a cluster of Eichlers
- Condo and townhome communities from the 1970s and 1980s
- Near Ketch Park and Marlin Cove Shopping Center
Homes and Streets
Most single family homes were built in the late 1960s, from single story homes with attached garages to two story contemporaries. Eichlers with atrium and courtyard plans appear on streets like Mainsail Court and Schooner Street.
Condos and townhomes from the 1970s and 1980s round out the neighborhood, including the Marina Point condominiums along the water.
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History on Film: Marina Point
A look back at the history of Marina Point and the places nearby, from local historical societies and archives.
Construction of Foster City, 1960 to 1980
Rare footage of the city being built, narrated by its former Public Works Director.Source: San Mateo County Historical Association
Foster City, Chapter 2: Land
Dredging and filling the land Foster City sits on.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
Marina Point FAQ
Why are the streets named Schooner and Yawl?
Each of Foster City's original nine neighborhoods has a street name theme, and Marina Point, Neighborhood 4, uses boats and boat parts.
Are there Eichlers in Marina Point?
Yes. The Eichler Network notes that Joe Eichler built some of his best Foster City homes in Neighborhood 4, with a large group on Mainsail Court.
Where do Marina Point residents shop?
Marlin Cove Shopping Center is close by, and Bridgepointe in San Mateo is a short drive away.
What kinds of homes are in Marina Point?
Late 1960s single family homes on cul de sacs, plus condos and townhomes from the 1970s and 1980s.
How can I find homes for sale in Marina Point?
Browse current listings in Foster City on Joseph Suarez's site, or join his off-market list to hear about homes before they are listed publicly. Thinking of selling? Request a free home valuation for a local estimate based on recent nearby sales.
Thinking about Marina Point?
Whether you are buying or selling, Joseph Suarez can walk you through recent sales, street by street pricing and what is coming up before it hits the market.
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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: Marina Point neighborhood, Eichler Network: Visiting Foster City's Eichlers by the Bay, Eichler Homes For Sale: Marina Point Eichler Neighborhood, San Mateo County Properties: Foster City Condos and Townhouses (complexes by neighborhood number), Juliana Lee Team: Foster City Parks, City of Foster City General Plan: Land Use chapter, City of Foster City: Schools. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.