Burlingame, CA
Tree-lined streets, boutique avenues, and one of the Peninsula's most enduring prestige addresses.
Q1 2026 · Detached single-family homes · Data sourced from MLS
About Burlingame
Burlingame has held its prestige quietly and consistently for over a century. The tree canopy alone — redwoods, sycamores, and oaks arching over residential streets — signals that this is a city that has always taken care of itself. Burlingame Avenue, the city's main commercial corridor, is a masterclass in what a small-town shopping street can be: independent boutiques, white-tablecloth restaurants, coffee roasters, and wine bars all coexisting without a chain store in sight.
The housing stock reflects the city's age and ambition. Spanish Colonial Revival, Tudor, and Craftsman homes — many of them original — line the streets of the Easton Addition and Raypark. These are not cookie-cutter developments; they are homes with architectural identity and the kind of character that buyers pay a premium for across the Bay Area. Lots tend to be deeper than the Peninsula average, and many have been tastefully updated while preserving their original bones.
Location is another card Burlingame plays well. SFO is genuinely walkable (about 2 miles from downtown) — a point that matters to travelers and airline employees alike. The Caltrain station puts downtown San Francisco under 30 minutes away. And the adjacency to Hillsborough — one of the wealthiest incorporated towns in California — means Burlingame sits within a corridor of affluence that keeps values stable through every market cycle.
Top Neighborhoods in Burlingame
Burlingame Avenue
The walkable downtown core — condos and homes within strolling distance of the city's boutique shopping and dining. Premium location, premium prices, genuine lifestyle payoff.
Easton Addition
Burlingame's most architecturally rich neighborhood — Spanish Colonial, Tudor, and Craftsman homes on tree-lined blocks. Arguably the most coveted pocket in the city.
Raypark
A family-friendly neighborhood adjacent to Ray Park with solid lot sizes, updated homes, and convenient access to schools, Caltrain, and Burlingame Avenue.
Broadway
Burlingame's secondary commercial corridor with a more relaxed vibe, a mix of older and updated single-family homes, and slightly more accessible price points than Easton.
Hillsborough Adjacent
Burlingame homes bordering Hillsborough command a premium for proximity to one of California's wealthiest towns — buyers get Burlingame pricing with Hillsborough adjacency.
Schools & District
Major Employers & Getting Around
Major Employers
- → SFO Airport — 2-mile walk; major employment hub for airline and aviation workers
- → United Airlines — Regional operations anchored near SFO
- → Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton — Major hotel corridor near SFO; significant local employment
- → Caltrain commuters — Easy access to SF tech companies and Peninsula employers
- → Hillsborough / Bay Area executives — Many work in SF or South Bay with Burlingame as home base
Commute Options
- → Caltrain — Burlingame station: ~25 min to San Francisco 4th & King, ~25 min to Palo Alto
- → Highway 101 N/S — 5-minute on-ramp access to the Bay corridor
- → SFO — 2 miles; BART accessible via Millbrae interchange for SFO connection
- → BART via Millbrae — Connection point just 5 min south for East Bay and SF underground
- → Peninsula Corridor — Easy drives to San Mateo, Foster City, and Redwood City employers
What Makes Burlingame Special
Burlingame Avenue: The Peninsula's best boutique shopping street — independent, curated, and walkable. A genuine reason buyers pay the Burlingame premium.
Washington Park: Burlingame's community anchor with a rose garden, tennis courts, and seasonal events that bring the city together.
SFO Proximity: No city on the Peninsula is closer to SFO — a logistical advantage that frequent travelers and airline employees factor heavily into their home search.
Hillsborough Adjacency: Bordering one of California's wealthiest towns keeps Burlingame values anchored and gives the city an elevated quality of neighboring context.
Broadway District: A secondary village feel with local restaurants, specialty shops, and a farmers market that gives Burlingame two distinct lifestyle corridors in one small city.
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