Tucked in the Burlingame Hills yet minutes to downtown, this custom gems Hacienda-style architecture is over a century old with thoughtful additions and beautiful updates over the years. The first owner is deemed to have been the founder of Schilling Spice who used it as a summer home. Today, it boasts freshly painted interiors, refinished hardwood floors, and amazing natural light. Grand living room, formal dining room, plus remodeled custom kitchen and family room combo. 2 main-level bedrooms and office plus upstairs primary suite with extra-large private sun terrace and remodeled bath with open bathing area and artful use of glass block. Flex-use lower level room, oversized 1-car garage, gated off-street parking and front circular driveway. Approx 1/3 acre with majestic oaks and redwoods and enchanting outdoor living spaces including a lush courtyard with soothing water sculpture. Just across from Hoover Elementary and just 1 mile from Broadway Avenue.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$1,280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Raziel A. Ungar•DRE #01701234• Compass
Contact: 650-720-5483
Bought with Bali Liu•DRE #02031414• Coldwell Banker Realty
Exceptional two-level adobe-style home is introduced by a stunning garden couryard. All rooms oversized with an abundance of naturual light. Small separate office/computer room. Bonus room downstairs off garage. Tall ceilings, built ins, french doors all surrounded by naturally lush grounds, with flagstone entertainment terrace, a season creek, and abundant perimiter privacy foliage. Open Sun.
Public Records
Mar 13, 1995
Sold
$540,000
$176/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,555 (+3.4%)
$1,955,952 + $1,368,126
$3,324,078
2024
$36,311 (+31.0%)
$1,917,600 + $1,341,300
$3,258,900
2023
$27,726 (+2.5%)
$1,880,000 + $1,315,000
$3,195,000
2022
$27,042 (−0.1%)
$1,206,809 + $1,206,809
$2,413,618
2021
$27,079 (+2.1%)
$1,183,147 + $1,183,147
$2,366,294
2020
$26,513 (+2.3%)
$1,159,949 + $1,159,949
$2,319,898
2019
$25,922 (+1.9%)
$1,148,056 + $1,148,056
$2,296,112
2018
$25,427 (+0.7%)
$1,125,546 + $1,125,546
$2,251,092
2017
$25,239 (+3.8%)
$1,081,841 + $1,081,841
$2,163,682
2016
$24,312 (+0.5%)
$1,081,841 + $1,081,841
$2,163,682
2015
$24,202 (+1.5%)
$1,060,629 + $1,060,629
$2,121,258
2014
$23,848 (+5.5%)
$1,024,234 + $1,024,234
$2,048,468
2012
$22,602 (+2.5%)
$1,019,605 + $1,019,605
$2,039,210
2011
$22,050 (+1.7%)
$999,613 + $999,613
$1,999,226
2010
$21,690 (+146.3%)
$980,013 + $980,013
$1,960,026
2009
$8,808 (+5.4%)
$972,689 + $972,689
$1,945,378
2008
$8,353
$352,175 + $416,675
$768,850
Tax history for 2840 Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,555 (+3.4%)
$1,955,952 + $1,368,126
$3,324,078
2024
$36,311 (+31.0%)
$1,917,600 + $1,341,300
$3,258,900
2023
$27,726 (+2.5%)
$1,880,000 + $1,315,000
$3,195,000
2022
$27,042 (−0.1%)
$1,206,809 + $1,206,809
$2,413,618
2021
$27,079 (+2.1%)
$1,183,147 + $1,183,147
$2,366,294
2020
$26,513 (+2.3%)
$1,159,949 + $1,159,949
$2,319,898
2019
$25,922 (+1.9%)
$1,148,056 + $1,148,056
$2,296,112
2018
$25,427 (+0.7%)
$1,125,546 + $1,125,546
$2,251,092
2017
$25,239 (+3.8%)
$1,081,841 + $1,081,841
$2,163,682
2016
$24,312 (+0.5%)
$1,081,841 + $1,081,841
$2,163,682
2015
$24,202 (+1.5%)
$1,060,629 + $1,060,629
$2,121,258
2014
$23,848 (+5.5%)
$1,024,234 + $1,024,234
$2,048,468
2012
$22,602 (+2.5%)
$1,019,605 + $1,019,605
$2,039,210
2011
$22,050 (+1.7%)
$999,613 + $999,613
$1,999,226
2010
$21,690 (+146.3%)
$980,013 + $980,013
$1,960,026
2009
$8,808 (+5.4%)
$972,689 + $972,689
$1,945,378
2008
$8,353
$352,175 + $416,675
$768,850
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
13,460
Year renovated
1916
Sq. Ft.
3,060
Year built
1916
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
027104310
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Apr 4, 2026.
R1
S-10
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.
Zone overlays
Combining District-Residential Density Number 10
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space
May 27, 2026 • Final
Alteration residential
Perform interior and exterior remodeling on a single-family home.
Remodel
Jun 17, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Install a new energy storage system for a single-family home.
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, Electric Gate, Gate/Door Opener, Parking Area
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), 2+ Stall Shower, Tile, 2+ Tubs
Room Information
Den/Study/Office, Laundry Room, Storage
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Countertop (Other), Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Oven (Electric), Refrigerator(s)
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air, Multi-Zone
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas), Heating (2+ Zones)
Burlingame continues to be one of the Peninsula's most competitive markets. Homes averaged 108% of asking price in June, and buyers are still paying a premium for updated homes within walking distance of Burlingame Avenue.