Welcome to 481 Rollins Road, an adorable and versatile duplex located in one of Burlingame's most convenient and desirable neighborhoods. With its prime location just moments from downtown Burlingame, this property offers the perfect blend of charm, functionality, and investment potential. Nestled close to Burlingame Avenue's vibrant shopping and dining district, residents enjoy easy access to cafes, boutiques, parks, and everyday conveniences. Commuters will appreciate the proximity to Caltrain, BART connections, and major freeways, making travel across the Peninsula and to San Francisco seamless. Two spacious units: Each thoughtfully designed with a two-bedroom, one-bath layout ideal for modern living. Private garages: One dedicated garage space for each unit, providing secure parking or additional storage. Outdoor space: A large rear yard that can accommodate guest parking, gatherings, or potential enhancements, plus a welcoming front yard with a manicured lawn and mature trees. Rarely available duplex properties in Burlingame make this a standout opportunity for both investors and owner-occupiers.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
5,525 sq ftLot Size
$607Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Mark Chow•DRE #DRE #01347820• Compass
•415-847-5669 (agent)
•mark@mkdgrouprealty.com (agent)
•510-339-6460 (broker)
Bought with Joshua Lee•DRE #DRE #02163289• KW Advisors
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,525 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1947
Sq. Ft.
1,978
Year built
1942
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
San Mateo County
APN
029185040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R3
Medium/High Density Residential District
The R-3 zoning district is intended to provide areas for a variety of medium/high density multi-unit housing types (e.g., row houses, townhouses, condominiums, and apartments) and ancillary structures, generally located along or with immediate access to arterial streets and/or near major activity centers. This zoning district implements the General Plan Medium/High Density Residential designation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space
May 9, 2026 • Final
Encroachment
Perform a sewer lateral test.
Plumbing
Dec 17, 2025 • Final
Residential plumbing
Plumbing
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
Garage Information
Has Garage
Parking Information
Parking Features: Garage
# of Parking Total: 2
Interior
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
Has Heating
Heating: Separate, Wall Furnace
Flooring: Carpet
Multi-Family General Information
Units Furnished: None
# of Units Leased: 2
# of Units Total: 2
# of Units Owner Occupied: 2
# of Guest Space(s): 4
# of Independent Parking Spaces: 2
# of 2 Bedrooms Occupied: 2
Studio Annual Occupancy: 0
1 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
2 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
3 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
4 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: 0
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 Description: 481 Rollins is the front Unit
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 Description: 483 Rollins is the back Unit
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area: 1978
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Building Area Total: 1978
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 0
Year Built: 1942
Roof: Composition
Property Type
Property Type: Residential Income
Property SubType: Duplex
Property Subtype 1: Duplex
Property Information
# of Buildings: 0
Property Condition: Fixer, Original
Lot Information
Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Front
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 5525
Lot Size Acres: 0.1268
Lot Size Area: 5525
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: City, Electricity Available, Sewer Connected
Gas: Separate Meter
Electric: Separate Meter
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Separate Meter, Public
Electric On Property
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,978
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,525 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1947
County: San Mateo County
APN: 029185040
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Burlingame Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
Burlingame High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
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.