San Mateo County, California
Burlingame Real Estate and Local Guide
Affluent, tree-lined San Francisco Peninsula suburb in San Mateo County, known for its walkable downtown and historic tree canopy
Living in Burlingame
Burlingame is known as the 'City of Trees,' with tree-protection ordinances dating to 1908. Source: smdailyjournal.com
Homes in Burlingame
- About half of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a large share of renters.
- Single-family detached houses make up close to half of the housing stock, with condos and apartments making up much of the rest.
- The median home value exceeds $2 million.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Burlingame home
Kohl Mansion
1914 Tudor-style estate on the National Register of Historic Places, now a school and events venue
Howard-Ralston Eucalyptus Tree Rows
Historic 1870s eucalyptus and elm rows listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Washington Park
The city's largest park, known for heritage trees, ballfields, and picnic areas
Bayside Park
Bayfront recreation area with ballfields, a dog park, and San Francisco Bay Trail access
Burlingame areas to know
Easton Addition
Early tree-lined neighborhood annexed from the former Town of Easton in 1910
Lyon-Hoag
Neighborhood south of Burlingame Avenue named for its original developers
Burlingables
Central neighborhood near Washington Park and downtown Burlingame Avenue