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632 Lexington Way Burlingables, Burlingame

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Light-Filled Ranch with Classic Appeal

Located on a tree-lined street in the desirable Burlingables neighborhood, this circa 1940 home has been carefully updated to preserve its original charm while offering the open-concept floor plan so sought after today. Arched entryways, gleaming hardwood floors, and classic crown moldings pay homage to the home’s heritage, while smart renovations bring the home into the modern era. Wide windows, skylights, and soft neutral colors combine to create an ambiance that is light, bright, and inviting. The redesigned kitchen, certain to be the home’s central gathering place, is open to both the family and dining rooms and finished in a crisp, all-white palette. There are 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, with the master suite tucked privately at the rear of the home. Outside, the fenced rear yard and paved patio offer a secluded venue for dining and recreation. Located just one-half mile from all the amenities of downtown Burlingame, this lovely home also enjoys close proximity to Highway 101, plus access to excellent Burlingame schools.

Facts and Figures

Offered at $1,398,000
Sold for $1,940,000
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms
1,310 sq. ft. home, per paid vendor
4,800 sq. ft. lot, per county records
Built in 1940
Washington Elementary, Burlingame Intermediate, Burlingame High School (buyer to verify)
Listed on December 6th, 2017

Listed by Raziel Ungar

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Amenities

Updated and expanded circa 1940 home with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths
Approximately 1,310 square feet of living space
Ideally located on a tree-lined residential street close to downtown shopping and dining
Charming curb appeal with neutral exterior façade with contrasting shutters, welcoming covered porch with carved wood balustrades, and manicured lawn
Paneled front door opens to the traditional foyer with painted tile floors, a bright window, coat closet, and arched entrance to the adjacent living room
Spacious living room features picture rail moldings, an expansive front-facing window, and a focal-point wood-burning fireplace surrounded in a painted plaster mantelpiece with stone detail and painted tile hearth; hardwood floors begin here and continue throughout
Arched entrance opens to the formal dining room with picture rail moldings and elegant chandelier
Redesigned kitchen, open to both the dining and family rooms, has all-white cabinetry with crisp white tile countertops and backsplashes plus a wraparound counter with elevated breakfast bar seating
Appliances include: GE smooth-surface electric cooktop, wall oven, and microwave; Whirlpool dishwasher; Frigidaire refrigerator
Family room with soaring cathedral ceiling is illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the private rear yard, two skylights, recessed lighting, and sliding glass doors to the rear patio; crown moldings finish the room
Master bedroom suite, privately located at the rear of the home, features an extra-deep wardrobe closet, side- and rear-facing windows, and en suite bath with vinyl floors, vanity, and glass-enclosed shower
A second bedroom has front- and side-facing windows, a center light, and a mirrored wardrobe closet
Hallway bath features vinyl floors, a wide window, vanity, and tub with overhead shower
Additional features include: laundry room with sink, cabinetry, and Samsung washer/dryer; attached 1-car garage with cabinetry; plantation shutters
Fenced rear yard has a manicured level lawn with lush perimeter landscaping and a paved patio
Lot size of approximately 4,800 square feet
Great location in the desirable Oak Grove Manor neighborhood, just one-half mile to downtown Burlingame shopping and dining, and 1.5 miles to Highway 101 for commuting to San Francisco or Silicon Valley
Excellent Burlingame schools

About the Burlingables Neighborhood

Burlingables real estate stayed around the $2 million range in 2020 — Burlingame’s entry-level — as the small neighborhood notched only eight total sales (down from 10 in 2019, but up one from 2018’s seven). A neighborhood mostly comprised of smaller two- and three-bedroom single-family homes is becoming a rarity in Burlingame, which explains in part why Burlingables homes only averaged six (ridiculously amazing) DOM in 2020 (and nine in 2019). It also may explain why these modest homes sold for an average of $1,417 per square foot last year — the highest in all of Burlingame. As the city reaches for the region’s high end, “foot in the door” neighborhoods like Burlingables will only grow in popularity.

To view a detailed google map of the Burlingables neighborhood, click here. The MLS area is 463.

Favorable

Arguably Burlingame's hottest neighborhood; less than one home per month on average comes up for sale
Quintessential tree-lined streets with classic Burlingame homes
Super close and easily walkable to Downtown Burlingame and Burlingame Avenue, Washington Park, and Caltrain

Adverse

Lot sizes are on average 5,000 s/f compared to the 6,000 s/f average for Burlingame, however, most homes have attached garages with full-sized yards, and many homes on 6,000 s/f lots elsewhere in Burlingame have detached garages with the garage in the rear of the property
Homes within one or two blocks of the freeway may have freeway noise
High price per square foot, but worth it for those who choose to buy in the neighborhood

Schools

The elementary school for the Burlingables neighborhood is Washington Elementary School located on Howard Avenue. There is one public middle school, Burlingame Intermediate School, which is located in the Ray Park neighborhood. There is one public high school, Burlingame High, which is in the heart of the neighborhood.

To view an extensive list of preschools serving the Burlingame community, click here.

History

Residents here would do well to look for horseshoes in their gardens! The famous San Mateo Stock Farm, a horse breeding ranch owned by William Corbitt, operated during the late 1800s on the present grounds of Burlingame High School. Around the turn of the twentieth century, Francis Carolan, who lent his name to the street in front of the high school, and his railroad car heiress wife, Harriett Pullman Carolan, bought Corbitt’s horse ranch and used the former racetrack for polo matches. Bloomfield Road includes a couple model homes built for the 1939 Treasure Island Worlds’ Fair. The homes were shipped to Bloomfield Road by barge after the fair ended. Today, the area is known for its quaint, tree-lined streets, and its proximity to Burlingame Avenue, Washington Park, Burlingame High School and the city’s recreation center.

Learn More About Burlingables

Burlingables is a wonderful tree-lined neighborhood bursting with architectural delights. Just steps from Burlingame High School and all of its modern athletic facilities, including tennis courts and the largest public swimming pool between San Francisco and Santa Clara. The neighborhood is arguably Burlingame’s most walkable neighborhood too; it is very close to Burlingame Avenue’s shops and restaurants, and also near the Downtown Burlingame Caltrain station.. To see a short video on Sports in Burlingame to get a sense of all of the youth programs and all of our athletic facilities throughout town, click here.