Buri Buri

Named after the original Spanish land grant rancho that once covered all of South San Francisco — along with San Bruno, Millbrae and parts of Burlingame — the Buri Buri neighborhood is another built during South City’s massive post-World War II period of growth. 1,200 homes were built here between 1947 and 1957. Originally priced at between $7,000 and $12,500, single-family Buri Buri homes now command up to and above $1 million, with recent sales falling into a range of $965,000 and $1.25 million. For that price, buyers get homes ranging in size from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet (homes at the western edge of Buri Buri, closest to Junipero Serra Boulevard, are the largest — and newest — in the neighborhood) on lots that are slightly larger than those found in comparable city neighborhoods. Buri Buri lots are seldom smaller than 5,000 square feet, with many clocking in at 6,000 or more.

Buri Buri is another South San Francisco district populated by typical one- and two-story mid-century suburban homes whose period charm, an afterthought in 1950, now makes them popular with buyers. Two-car garages and neat, well-maintained lawns are the norm in Buri Buri, and a central location near freeways, BART, shopping, dining and parks has contributed to homes here selling for approximately 104 percent of their asking price.

Favorable

• Homes and lots slightly larger than similar South San Francisco neighborhoods; some properties have views

• Location is convenient for auto and train commuters, shopping and dining

• Residents show pride of ownership; properties are well-maintained and homeowners are active in the local community

Adverse

• Most amenities are not within easy walking distance of Buri Buri; neighborhood WalkScore is under 40.

• Westborough Boulevard, which forms the southern border of Buri Buri, is heavily trafficked