Neighborhood guide · 2026-05-01
10 things to know about Burlingame before you buy.
A buyer's guide written by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who has transacted in Burlingame repeatedly.
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The median home price
Burlingame median in 2026: $2,650,000. That's $1205/sqft on a typical 2,200 sqft home.
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How fast homes sell
11 days on market is the Burlingame average. A correctly priced, well-prepped listing often goes pending in 7-14 days.
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Who lives here
Tech professionals working in Silicon Valley who want walkability + schools + commute optionality.
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What Burlingame isn't
A bargain. Burlingame trades close to Palo Alto on $/sqft.
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The schools
Key schools: Washington Elementary (rating 10/10). Burlingame HS (rating 9/10).
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What makes it special
Suburban Peninsula at its most polished. Walkable Burlingame Ave downtown, Hillsborough adjacency, and one of the strongest school districts on the Peninsula.
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Roger's insider note
Easton Addition has the consistent appreciation and walkability. North Burlingame is the value play. Burlingame Hills offers more land but a steeper commute.
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Best fit for
Peninsula tech families, SF move-ups wanting Peninsula schools, Long-term family hold.
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Notable amenities
Burlingame Ave walkable downtown · 15 min to SFO + 25 min to SF · Top schools · Easy 101 + Caltrain access
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Walk score
71/100. Walkable urban-style.
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