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Off Market May 2022 for $2.7M

$2,924,068

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $18,285/mo

•

1,800

sq ft

1638 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010

About this home

Traditional with a twist. .. Located in one of the Peninsula's most desirable neighborhoods, 1638 Balboa is an opportunity to own a beautiful traditional home that has been thoughtfully expanded to fit nearly everyone's needs. Featuring 1800 square feet of living space (per public records), 3 generous bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, formal dining and separate family room, bonus office off the garage, a private rear yard, a large attached 1-car garage and total curb appeal. This is one home you will not want to miss. Fresh interior and exterior paint, recently installed front and rear grass, a fantastic street and desirable neighborhood schools sit atop the highlights found at the Balboa home. If you've been seeking location, charm, space, and community don't miss 1638 Balboa.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

5,500 sq ftLot Size

$1,624Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Stephan A. Marshall •DRE #01487186 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Contact: 650-455-1528

Bought with Amy Kong •DRE #01177178 • Trust Real Estate

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81886222

Redfin Estimate

$2,924,068

$174K since sold in May 2022$16K since August

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 0.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.90M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$2,450,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,520 sq ft
2460 Poppy Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,500,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,660 sq ft
1501 Vancouver Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$3,103,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,590 sq ft
1636 Marco Polo Way, Burlingame, CA 94010
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$3,263,800
D
3 beds2 baths2,080 sq ft
1656 Lassen Way, Burlingame, CA 94010
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$2,500,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,684 sq ft
1120 Dufferin Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$3,600,000
F
3 beds3 baths1,980 sq ft
1625 Coronado Way, Burlingame, CA 94010

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Market trends in 94010, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.8%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$4.0M

$165K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

2 days MoM

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8 MoM

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Sale history for 1638 Balboa Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81886222

May 16, 2022

Sold

$2,750,000

$1,528/sq ft

Apr 14, 2022

Pending

—

Apr 8, 2022

Listed

$2,398,000

$1,332/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80700659

Jan 5, 2007

Sold

$1,288,000

$716/sq ft

Jan 5, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jan 5, 2007

Listed

$1,288,000

$716/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 11, 2005

Sold

$1,220,000

$678/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80500438

Feb 11, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jan 13, 2005

Sold

$1,220,000

$678/sq ft

Jan 5, 2005

Listed

$1,198,000

$666/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 17, 1994

Sold

$366,500

$204/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 27, 1989

Sold

$394,000

$219/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 30, 1988

Sold

$322,000

$179/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 1, 1980

Sold

$162,000

$90/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 1, 1979

Sold

$148,000

$82/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 1, 1979

Sold

$141,500

$79/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$33,393 (+17.7%)

$1,842,000 + $838,000

$2,680,000

2024

$28,381 (+11.0%)

$2,005,683 + $912,638

$2,918,321

2023

$25,572 (+37.0%)

$1,966,356 + $894,744

$2,861,100

2022

$18,669 (−0.1%)

$1,533,000 + $697,000

$2,230,000

2021

$18,695 (+2.1%)

$813,055 + $813,055

$1,626,110

2020

$18,308 (+2.3%)

$797,113 + $797,113

$1,594,226

2019

$17,902 (+1.9%)

$788,940 + $788,940

$1,577,880

2018

$17,562 (+0.7%)

$773,471 + $773,471

$1,546,942

2017

$17,435 (+3.8%)

$743,437 + $743,437

$1,486,874

2016

$16,794 (+0.4%)

$743,437 + $743,437

$1,486,874

2015

$16,720 (+1.5%)

$728,860 + $728,860

$1,457,720

2014

$16,477 (+36.7%)

$703,850 + $703,850

$1,407,700

2012

$12,053 (+0.8%)

$637,000 + $637,000

$1,274,000

2011

$11,954 (−7.6%)

$525,000 + $525,000

$1,050,000

2010

$12,940 (−7.8%)

$525,000 + $525,000

$1,050,000

2009

$14,033 (−3.6%)

$575,000 + $575,000

$1,150,000

2008

$14,551

$625,000 + $625,000

$1,250,000

Tax history for 1638 Balboa Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$33,393 (+17.7%)

$1,842,000 + $838,000

$2,680,000

2024

$28,381 (+11.0%)

$2,005,683 + $912,638

$2,918,321

2023

$25,572 (+37.0%)

$1,966,356 + $894,744

$2,861,100

2022

$18,669 (−0.1%)

$1,533,000 + $697,000

$2,230,000

2021

$18,695 (+2.1%)

$813,055 + $813,055

$1,626,110

2020

$18,308 (+2.3%)

$797,113 + $797,113

$1,594,226

2019

$17,902 (+1.9%)

$788,940 + $788,940

$1,577,880

2018

$17,562 (+0.7%)

$773,471 + $773,471

$1,546,942

2017

$17,435 (+3.8%)

$743,437 + $743,437

$1,486,874

2016

$16,794 (+0.4%)

$743,437 + $743,437

$1,486,874

2015

$16,720 (+1.5%)

$728,860 + $728,860

$1,457,720

2014

$16,477 (+36.7%)

$703,850 + $703,850

$1,407,700

2012

$12,053 (+0.8%)

$637,000 + $637,000

$1,274,000

2011

$11,954 (−7.6%)

$525,000 + $525,000

$1,050,000

2010

$12,940 (−7.8%)

$525,000 + $525,000

$1,050,000

2009

$14,033 (−3.6%)

$575,000 + $575,000

$1,150,000

2008

$14,551

$625,000 + $625,000

$1,250,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1955

Sq. Ft.

1,800

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Mateo County

APN

025205260

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

Low Density Residential District

The R-1 zoning district is intended to provide areas for detached single-unit and accessory dwelling units and ancillary structures. This zoning district implements the General Plan Low Density Residential designation.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space

Jun 18, 2024 • Final

Roofing

Re-roof a single-family home.

Roofing

May 23, 2024 • Final

Electrical

Install a solar energy system and energy storage systems on a residential building.

Battery

Electrical

Solar

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Den/Study/Office, Office Area
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room

Interior Features
Laundry: In Garage
Flooring: Hardwood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Fenced, Sprinkler(s) (Auto)

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter

Property Features
Amenities: Inverted Floor Plan, Skylight(s)
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,800

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 104950

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1263
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R10006

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School District: Burlingame Elementary
High School District: San Mateo Union High

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1955
County: San Mateo County
APN: 025205260

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Lincoln Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Burlingame Intermediate School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Burlingame High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 84° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Burlingame, CA • 94010

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Estimated sale price

$2.78M – $3.36M

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Home values near 1638 Balboa Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1629 Balboa Way, Burlingame, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	$3,560,794
1641 Balboa Way, Burlingame, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$2,794,482

Address	Redfin Estimate
1652 Balboa Way, Burlingame, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1910 Sq. Ft.	$2,734,631
1625 Balboa Way, Burlingame, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,341,392

Address	Redfin Estimate
1648 Balboa Way, Burlingame, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$2,555,385
1634 Balboa Way, Burlingame, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1520 Sq. Ft.	$2,404,055

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