How much does it cost to buy a house in Burlingame?
Burlingame median is $2,650,000. At 20% down with current rates around 6.85%, expect roughly $530,000 for the downpayment and ~$13,891/mo principal+interest (before tax/insurance/HOA).
For Burlingame home buyers
Buy a home in Burlingame — the realistic playbook.
Burlingame median: $2,650,000. Days on market: 11. $/sqft: $1205. Roger Grubb has 18 years of Bay Area buyer-side experience including dozens of Burlingame transactions. Buyer commission paid by seller — Roger costs you nothing extra.
What $$2,650,000 buys you in Burlingame
Suburban Peninsula at its most polished. Walkable Burlingame Ave downtown, Hillsborough adjacency, and one of the strongest school districts on the Peninsula.
Roger's insider take: Easton Addition has the consistent appreciation and walkability. North Burlingame is the value play. Burlingame Hills offers more land but a steeper commute.
Buying a Burlingame home — FAQ
Is Burlingame a good place to buy a home?
Tech professionals working in Silicon Valley who want walkability + schools + commute optionality.
What schools serve Burlingame?
Key schools: Washington Elementary (10/10), Burlingame HS (9/10).
What types of buyers does Burlingame attract?
Peninsula tech families, SF move-ups wanting Peninsula schools, Long-term family hold.
What's the catch with buying in Burlingame?
A bargain. Burlingame trades close to Palo Alto on $/sqft.
How competitive is buying in Burlingame?
Average 11 days on market. Very competitive — expect multi-offer scenarios on well-priced homes.
How do I find off-market homes in Burlingame?
Roger Grubb has been transacting in Burlingame for 18 years and sees ~1-in-4 homes off-market. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on his buyer list.
Buy in Burlingame — one call.
Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.