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1518 Los Altos Drive Burlingame Hills, Burlingame

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Remodeled and Expanded in Burlingame Hills

Available for the first time in over 30 years, this home has been perfectly reimagined for luxury living with designer appeal. The entire home is bright and light unified by refinished hardwood floors, tremendous windows and skylights, and recessed lighting designed for displays of fine art. The two-story floor plan with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths is ideally arranged for a variety of lifestyle needs with a main-level junior master suite plus an even more sumptuous master suite comprising the entire second floor. Sweeping views out to the San Francisco Bay and East Bay hills unfold from this wonderful vantage point, and a private balcony offers a peaceful spot for morning coffee.

The home’s public rooms flow together in continuous uninterrupted space that provides for formal venues yet still allows for an open-concept style of living so desirable today. Custom cabinetry and wide room openings serve as a demarcation between the dining room, kitchen, and family room. Contrasting maple cabinetry, granite slab counters, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances highlight the chef’s kitchen, and the family room is a spacious haven destined to be the home’s central gathering place. Outside, the private rear yard is your own mini farmer’s market with an amazing array of fruit trees plus ample room for play and entertaining. Desirably located in the Burlingame Hills, this home is ever-so-convenient to Highway 280 to San Francisco and Silicon Valley tech centers, just a short stroll to trailheads at Mills Canyon Park, plus it has access to acclaimed local schools – clearly a wonderful place to call home!

Facts and Figures

Offered at $2,650,000
Sold for $2,800,000
4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms
2,870 sq. ft. home, per paid vendor
8,320 sq. ft. lot, per county records
Built in 1947
Hoover Elementary, Burlingame Intermediate, Burlingame High School (buyer to verify)
Listed on September 10th, 2019

Listed by Raziel Ungar

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Amenities

Extensively updated and expanded with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths
Approximately 2,870 square feet (per paid vendor)
Classic and timeless two-story design framed by verdant lawn, specimen trees, and an inviting herringbone-patterned brick walkway to the covered porch
Paneled front door, with inset viewing window, is flanked by operable leaded glass windows in the living room
Beautifully refinished oak floors are introduced in the foyer and continue throughout the public rooms and two main-level bedrooms
Spacious formal living room is further expanded by a two-story ceiling at one end that showcases a traditional staircase with Palladian window, a skylight, plus French door to the rear yard
A fireplace in the living room is outlined to-the-ceiling in marble tile with an integrated wood mantel; programmable recessed lights with remote control dimmer provide for display of fine art
Formal yet open dining room has a focal-point chandelier, full wall of custom china cabinet storage, plus access on one side of matching kitchen cabinetry with peninsula counter and overhead glass-front cabinets
Custom maple cabinets define the chef’s kitchen, all topped in granite slab with backsplashes of travertine tile and granite keystones; tile finishes the floor and a greenhouse window above the sink provides added light and rear yard views
Stainless steel appliances include a Wolf 5-burner gas cooktop with overhead warming shelves, KitchenAid microwave and oven, Miele dishwasher, and Samsung refrigerator
Fully open to the kitchen and dining room, the family room has a towering cathedral ceiling with two skylights and fan, two sets of French doors to the wrap-around deck, plus recessed lighting
Main-level junior master suite has hewn-finished wood flooring, a wall of customized closets with bi-fold doors, and a ceiling light; the en suite bath has vintage tile finishes, a granite-topped vanity, and glass-enclosed tub with overhead shower
Two additional main-level bedrooms, one with elevated bay window and lighted fan, and one with dual entrances, ceiling light, and mirrored closet doors
Remodeled hallway bath has stone-like tile finishes, including wainscot, a long granite-topped vanity, and large shower for two with frameless art glass enclosure
A sky-lit loft at the top of the staircase is the perfect spot for reading or office work; carpet continues into the master suite
The master bedroom suite comprises the entire upper level and features a tall vaulted ceiling with lighted fan, clerestory windows with remote control operation, a sitting area with Bay view windows, and gas-log marble fireplace beneath media wiring; French doors open to a private covered balcony
A dressing area lined on each side with mirrored organized closets enters to the en suite master bath; polished tile finishes include a dual-sink vanity, jetted tub beneath a Bay view picture window, plus frameless glass shower for two
Other features include: Nest thermostat; recirculating hot water heater; programmable lighting in some rooms; central vacuum; Internet-controlled irrigation system; numerous operable skylights with weather sensing controls
Attached 2-car garage with laundry area includes a sink and Whirlpool washer and dryer
Inviting and private rear yard with wrap-around deck that steps down to expansive level lawn and gardens
Many fruit trees, including lemon, Fuji apple, apricot, nectarine, white plum, avocado, persimmon, mixed pear, mixed stone fruit, pear apple, and fig
Excellent schools: Franklin Elementary; Burlingame Intermediate; Burlingame High (buyers are encouraged to verify enrollment eligibility with the school district)
One-half mile to trailhead at Mills Canyon Park
Just over one-half mile to Highway 280 for access to San Francisco or Silicon Valley tech centers

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.