Redwood City Housing Project Breaks Ground at Transit Hub
New construction adds 500 units and 5,277 square feet of retail space, changing local density near the Caltrain station.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Construction
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High Street Residential and Barings have broken ground on a two-building housing development in Redwood City. The project adds over 500 total units of mixed-use housing located between El Camino Real and the local Caltrain tracks.
Why it matters
This development introduces significant density and retail capacity to the local corridor, offering new housing options and commercial space near critical transit infrastructure.
The project consists of 500 total housing units, with 252 units and 5,277 square feet of ground-floor retail at 1555 El Camino Real and 249 units at 113 Beech Street. These figures represent a significant expansion of the site capacity versus its prior footprint.
The players
High Street Residential
A national developer specializing in the acquisition and construction of multifamily residential communities.
Barings
An international investment firm that manages real estate assets and partners on large-scale development projects.
The details
The buildings feature podium designs broken into several massing forms to manage the site density. Located between El Camino Real and the Caltrain tracks, the development integrates housing from studio to three-bedroom layouts with amenities including rooftop decks, coworking spaces, and pools. The design prioritizes commuter access for residents by leveraging its proximity to the Redwood City Caltrain station.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: Groundbreaking occurred for the two-building development site.
Market Landscape
This project aligns with the transit-oriented development patterns established in the Redwood City General Plan. It marks a continued push to increase housing density in parcels situated between major transit nodes and existing commercial corridors.
Local operators and business owners should anticipate increased foot traffic in the El Camino Real corridor once the 5,277 square feet of retail space becomes active. Monitor future site development phases for potential impacts on adjacent parking and traffic flow patterns.
The takeaway
Developers and commercial tenants should track the integration of residential density with proximity to Caltrain stations as a competitive advantage for attracting talent and customers. Observe how the project's podium-style massing influences the surrounding urban scale for similar future proposals.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco YIMBY.
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