Burlingame · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15

Burlingame real estate market report, Q1 2026.

Updated by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who transacts in Burlingame regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.

Burlingame Q1 2026 in 4 numbers

Median price

$2,650,000

$/sqft

$1205

Days on market

11

YoY appreciation

+3.8%

Roger's read on Burlingame

The market right now.

Suburban Peninsula at its most polished. Walkable Burlingame Ave downtown, Hillsborough adjacency, and one of the strongest school districts on the Peninsula.

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.

Who's buying here right now: Peninsula tech families, SF move-ups wanting Peninsula schools, Long-term family hold.

What this market is NOT: A bargain. Burlingame trades close to Palo Alto on $/sqft.

Burlingame Q1 2026 FAQ

What is the median home price in Burlingame right now?

As of Q1 2026, Burlingame median home price is $2,650,000, at $1205/sqft.

How long are homes sitting on the market in Burlingame?

11 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.

Is Burlingame appreciating?

Year-over-year East Bay metro appreciation: +3.8%. Inventory is up +22% YoY across the metro, which has stabilized days-on-market.

Is now a good time to buy in Burlingame?

Burlingame median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 11, buyers have slightly more leverage than in 2024. Roger advises on the specific math for your situation.

Is now a good time to sell in Burlingame?

11 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.

What's the Burlingame price-per-sqft trend?

Burlingame is currently at $1205/sqft. 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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