From its elevated position on the corner of a non-through street, this home is surrounded by treetop views and abundant privacy – nowhere more peaceful than from the apex of the terraced hillside that looks out to the San Francisco Bay views. The multi-level reverse floor plan showcases the main living areas on the uppermost level, which allows for ample natural light and towering ceiling heights. Formal rooms are complemented by an office/library plus a tremendous great room with remodeled chef’s kitchen. The home’s 4 bedrooms are perfectly arranged on the second level, highlighted by a spacious master suite with luxuriously remodeled bathroom and large private sun deck. For indoor/outdoor living, a second deck extends from the family room and an inviting garden patio spans the rear of the home. Topping it all off is the home’s incredible location midway between San Francisco and Silicon Valley – truly a special place to call home!

Facts and Figures

Offered at $1,985,000
Sold for $1,850,000
4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms
3,070 sq. ft. home, per county records
16,100 sq. ft. lot, per county records
Built in 1980
Franklin Elementary, Burlingame Intermediate, Burlingame High
Listed on August 19th, 2015

Listed by Raziel Ungar

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Amenities

Multi-level reverse floor plan with main living areas on the uppermost level
4 bedrooms, office, and 2.5 baths
Approximately 3,070 square feet of living space
A stone-lined staircase of Connecticut bluestone leads up to the home’s elevated front entrance where a sheltered front porch provides a welcoming entrance
A traditional foyer has a split staircase, leading down to the garage level and up to the bedrooms on the second level and living areas on the third level

windows and transoms; a concealed wet bar for entertaining and sliding glass doors to the rear patio are also featured

Double doors open from the central hallway to the formal dining room with chandelier, wall of windows, and French doors to the rear patio

An office/library has a vaulted ceiling and is brightened by expansive windows overlooking the gardens

Remodeled chef’s kitchen and adjoining family room with casual dining area, sliding glass doors to a front wrap-around deck, and fireplace outlined to the ceiling in stone

provide

abundant natural light

Appliances include a Wolf 5-burner gas cooktop, 2 Thermador ovens, Thermador dishwasher, and Fisher & Paykel refrigerator

gass-enclosed tiled shower room with integrated soaking tub, plus private commode room

Three additional bedrooms, two with library shelves, are served by a remodeled bathroom with dual-sink quartz vanity, glass-enclosed tub with overhead shower, and private commode room

Powder room on the uppermost level; bedroom-level laundry room with Bosch washer/dryer and sink; central air conditioning; security alarm; intercom; attached 2-car garage with work bench and loft storage

Expansive rear patio and landscaped gardens span the rear of the home; a staircase of 60 steps ascends the terraced hillside leading to sitting areas and dramatic views out to the San Francisco Bay

Lot size of approximately 16,100 square feet

Close to Mills Canyon Park for hiking and recreation and Highway 280 for easy access to San Francisco or Silicon Valley

Excellent local schools: Franklin Elementary, Burlingame Intermediate, and Burlingame High (buyer to confirm enrollment)

About the Burlingame Hills Neighborhood

Burlingame Hills offers options for buyers looking for something outside the Burlingame norm. With its hilly terrain and secluded homes it often feels like a part of neighboring Hillsborough and its housing market often mimics that higher-profile address. In 2020, that meant homes that took a bit longer to sell — 34 average DOM, highest in Burlingame but down 4% year-over-year — and the city’s lowest sales-to-list-price ratio (96.2%). Burlingame Hills homes, however, are among Burlingame’s most expensive, coming in at the city’s fourth-highest average home price in 2020, $2.65 million. They are among the best values in Burlingame, however. Homes here sold for $907 per square foot in 2020, $318 below the citywide average.

The closest public elementary schools are Hoover Elementary. Nueva Elementary is nearby down the road on Skyline, and is a private elementary and middle school focusing on the arts for gifted and talented children.

To view a detailed google map of the Burlingame Hills neighborhood, click here. The MLS area is 471.

Favorable

Ability to purchase a larger home on a larger lot, possibly with a view
Close to 280 which makes commuting to the Valley or San Francisco nice and convenient
Better value than a comparably sized home in Easton Addition

Adverse

Not walking distance to a park, Burlingame Ave, or Broadway
Though a large lot is a possibility, it can be challenging to find one with a level yard
The neighborhood is unincorporated San Mateo County

Schools

The elementary school for the neighborhood is Hoover Elementary, which is just down the hill on Trousdale. It is a 5-10 minute walk depending on where you are in the hills.

There is one public middle school, Burlingame Intermediate School, which is located in the Ray Park neighborhood. It’s a 5-10 minute drive from the Burlingame Hills neighborhood.

There is one public high school, Burlingame High, which is a 7-10 minute drive across town.

History

Fiercely independent, these neighborhoods represent the last vestiges of unincorporated Burlingame. Having declined the invitation to join the city of Burlingame each time it has been put to a vote, residents here live in unincorporated County of San Mateo. For most practical purposes, however, Hills residents are part of the Burlingame community, including being a part of the Burlingame School District. The area occupies the western edges of the former Easton Black Hawk Ranch. In the 1950s, the westernmost homes were threatened by the construction of Interstate 280 until the residents raised such a ruckus that the new freeway was rerouted farther west. At that time, one resident put a huge billboard sign in his yard that read: “Take a Tip From This Illegal Sign and Don’t be Frightened Away, These Homes are Well Built and Here They’re Going to Stay.” And indeed, stay they have. The area is perfect for the commuter who wants both a home with country atmosphere and one with easy access to I-280.

Learn More About Burlingame Hills

The Burlingame Hills features gorgeous homes and scenic views.

The Burlingame Hills features gorgeous homes and scenic views. It’s a great choice for those who prefer a little more privacy, bigger lot size, and a little more separation from their neighbors. Many of the streets in the Burlingame Hills are adjacent to Hillsborough, and the feel is quite similar — some of Raziel’s clients say it feels woodsy like Lake Tahoe. The closest grocery store is at the bottom of Trousdale Drive at the corner of El Camino, an easy five minute drive down the hill (though not walking distance), and the 280 freeway is very close by, making the Burlingame Hills ideal for those who commute to downtown San Francisco or Silicon Valley.