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Grand Traditional Home with Bay Views

Privately located in the Burlingame Hills on more than one acre, this grand home borders Mills Canyon Park and Ed Taylor Trails for a no-excuses healthy lifestyle right at your doorstep. The traditional appeal of the home begins at the front entrance with a new designer selected exterior palette that highlights architectural quoin accents and window moldings. Inside, the spacious floor plan revolves around expansive views across the canyon, reaching out to the San Francisco Bay. Hardwood, tile, and fine carpeting finish the floors, while crown moldings and detailed ceilings add timeless appeal. The generous living room and formal dining room stand ready to host large gatherings, all catered from the beautifully appointed kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The two-story home has 6 bedrooms, including a main-level suite with outside access ideal for extended family or guests. Upstairs, the impressive master suite is complemented by four additional bedrooms arranged in two separate wings. Wraparound decks provide wonderful venues for outdoor entertaining, all while enjoying the peaceful serenity of the lush park setting. Conveniently located between Highways 280 and 101 for easy commuting to San Francisco or Silicon Valley tech centers, this home also benefits from access to excellent Burlingame schools

Facts and Figures

Offered at $2,898,000
Sold for $3,100,000
6 bedrooms 7 bathrooms
4,775 sq. ft. home, per county records
51,750 sq. ft. lot, per county
Built in 1954
Franklin Elementary, Burlingame Middle School, Burlingame High School (buyer to verify)
Listed on April 27th, 2017
MLS# 81648773

Listed by Raziel Ungar

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Amenities

Privately located in a serene canyon setting bordered by Mills Canyon Park
6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 2 half-baths
Approximately 4,775 square feet of living space
Impressive and grand exterior with quoin accents and new paint in a designer selected palette
Leaded glass door opens to a traditional foyer with marble tile flooring
Expansive formal living room features coffered ceilings, a glass-enclosed, wood-burning fireplace outlined in granite, plus sliding glass doors that reveal beautiful canyon views from a wraparound deck
Defined by a classic chandelier, the formal dining room has hardwood floors, wainscoting, and a bay window with banquette seating and storage
Spacious gourmet kitchen features custom glazed cabinetry and granite slab countertops, including an oversized island and peninsula with breakfast bar seating; tile finishes the floor
Appliances include: Viking 6-burner gas cooktop, Dacor double ovens, GE Profile microwave, Whirlpool dishwasher, and GE Monogram refrigerator
Main-level bedroom suite, also suitable for a family room, has hardwood floors with granite inlay and two ceiling fans; a bay window with banquette seating overlooks outstanding Bay and canyon views; sliding glass door to rear deck, custom closets, and en suite bath with glass-enclosed shower and tub
Upstairs master suite with dramatic cathedral ceilings has dual, intersecting sliding glass doors, each topped by a large transom window presenting views to the San Francisco Bay; sitting area with wood-burning fireplace outlined in granite and two large custom walk-in closets with floor-to-ceiling mirrors; luxurious en suite bath is appointed in marble with a dual-sink vanity, make-up vanity, frameless-glass shower, and whirlpool tub
Private wing with two light and bright bedrooms, each with access to the upstairs deck, one with skylight, and one with fully customized closet; a tiled bath in this wing has a tub with overhead shower
A second bedroom wing has two bedroom suites; one bedroom has a ceiling fan and en suite bath with tiled frameless-glass shower; the other bedroom has a soaring vaulted ceiling, private outside access, and en suite marble bath with glass-enclosed tub and overhead shower
Laundry/mudroom with granite counters, built-in storage and shelves, plus washer and dryer
Other features include: main- and upper-level powder rooms, attached 2-car garage, fresh interior paint, cedar-lined closet
Beautiful rear grounds, backing up to Mills Canyon Park and Ed Taylor Trail, feature a large wraparound Trex deck, raised flower beds, and two garden sheds
Approximately 1.19 acres (51,750 square feet)
Less than two miles to Highway 280 and three miles to Highway 101 for access to San Francisco or Silicon Valley tech centers
Excellent Burlingame schools

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.