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Moving to Burlingame, CA
$2,450,000Median listing price
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About Burlingame
Burlingame is a Peninsula city of about 31,000 just south of San Francisco, famous for its eucalyptus-lined streets, the Burlingame Avenue downtown shopping district and the historic Kohl Mansion. It blends village charm with proximity to SFO and downtown San Francisco.
Home prices in Burlingame
The median listing price in Burlingame is $2,450,000.
Top places in Burlingame
- Burlingame Avenue — the downtown shopping and dining district (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Washington Park — the city's central park with playgrounds and sports fields (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Kohl Mansion — 1914 landmark mansion and event venue.
- Burlingame Caltrain Station — historic 1894 depot (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Village Park and Ray Park — neighborhood parks.
- The Bayfront and Burlingame Lagoon — shoreline paths along the bay.
Commuting from Burlingame
- Caltrain: Burlingame station — roughly 35–45 minutes to San Francisco's 4th & King station (per Caltrain schedules).
- SamTrans bus service.
- Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via US-101: ~25–40 minutes (longer at peak).
Burlingame FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Burlingame, CA?
The median listing price in Burlingame is $2,450,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Burlingame, CA?
Caltrain: Burlingame station — roughly 35–45 minutes to San Francisco's 4th & King station (per Caltrain schedules).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.