Metro Center Foster City Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Also known as Neighborhood 10,Town Center
Foster City neighborhood guide
Metro Center is Foster City's town center, the area the original master plan set aside around an interior lake for shopping, offices and civic life.
It is home to the city's main office district, the 22 story Metro Tower and the Costco on Metro Center Boulevard, with East Hillsdale Boulevard's grocery stores and restaurants a short walk away.
Residents here trade a yard for convenience, with Leo J. Ryan Park, the lagoon and freeway access all close at hand.
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Metro Center is shaded. Borders follow MLSListings area lines. Zoom in for street detail, or see the Foster City map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Neighborhood 10 on the MLS map; the Town Center in city plans
- Foster City's primary office and retail district
- Condos and townhomes rather than single family homes
- Near Highways 101 and 92
- Walkable to Leo J. Ryan Park and the lagoon
Homes and Streets
Housing in Metro Center is mainly condos and townhomes. Local listings place communities such as Spinnaker Cove, Meridian Bay, Promontory Point, Cityhomes East and West, City Park and Emerald Bay in Neighborhood 10.
Many communities sit near the water, and buyers often choose the area for its short walk to shops and parks.
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History on Film: Metro Center
A look back at the history of Metro Center 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 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
Metro Center FAQ
Is Metro Center mostly businesses?
It is Foster City's main office and retail district, but it also has a good number of condo and townhome communities.
What kinds of homes are in Metro Center?
Mostly condos and townhomes, many close to the lagoon.
Is Metro Center walkable?
Yes. Grocery stores, restaurants, Leo J. Ryan Park and the lagoon are all close by.
How is the freeway access?
Metro Center sits near the Highway 101 and Highway 92 interchange.
How can I find homes for sale in Metro Center?
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 Metro Center?
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), City of Foster City General Plan: Land Use chapter, San Mateo County Properties: Foster City Condos and Townhouses (complexes by neighborhood number), Trulia: Town Center, Foster City, Wikipedia: Foster City, California, Juliana Lee Team: Foster City Parks, City of Foster City: Schools. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.