Burlingame Charm, Upgrades and Walkability all rolled into one! This light and bright one level home is perfect for those looking for a downsize option with an easy walk to all the Burlingame amenities or for the young couple just rolling into the suburbs and everyone in between! The oversized living room/dining room combination are a stunner with the uniquely stylish, stone double sided fireplace. The spacious kitchen is welcomed with sunshine and includes updated appliances, extra storage space, and an oversized island that create a family work/play/eat zone for beginning of the day efficiency and end of the day relax/happy times. The master suite include a large his & her's walk in closet and an updated spa like bath. The sliding doors, from the comfortable family room, invite you to the back yard with the newly landscaped yard and a beautiful patio. This home has really created an easy indoor/outdoor CA style living flow. Walking distance to "The Ave", Parks, CALTRAIN.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
5,616 sq ftLot Size
$1,727Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Beth Taylor•DRE #01889384• Kleebauer Properties
BURLINGABLES OASIS OF CALM IS A COMPLETE SUPERIOR CUSTOM RENOVATION; CROWN MOLDING, RECESSED LIGHTING, BRAZILIAN CHERRY & STONE FLOORING, NEW ANDERSEN WINDOWS+DESIGNER FIXTURES THROUGHOUT CONTRIBUTE TO UPSCALE EUROPEAN AMBIANCE
MLSListings #2
Dec 12, 2006
Price Changed
$1,299,000
$710/sq ft
Oct 17, 2006
Price Changed
$1,399,000
$765/sq ft
MLSListings #1
Jun 19, 2006
Price Changed
$1,485,000
$812/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80363729
Jan 8, 2004
Sold
$712,000
$389/sq ft
Dec 1, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Nov 21, 2003
Listed
$739,000
$404/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,357 (+4.9%)
$1,970,000 + $855,000
$2,825,000
2024
$30,842 (−0.8%)
$1,970,000 + $855,000
$2,825,000
2023
$31,094 (−4.5%)
$2,079,967 + $902,026
$2,981,993
2022
$32,562 (+77.9%)
$1,897,000 + $823,000
$2,720,000
2021
$18,308 (+2.1%)
$1,999,200 + $867,000
$2,866,200
2020
$17,927 (+2.3%)
$1,052,091 + $514,902
$1,566,993
2019
$17,528 (+1.9%)
$1,041,304 + $509,623
$1,550,927
2018
$17,195 (+0.7%)
$1,020,887 + $499,631
$1,520,518
2017
$17,068 (+3.8%)
$981,246 + $480,231
$1,461,477
2016
$16,439 (+0.4%)
$981,246 + $480,231
$1,461,477
2015
$16,366 (+10.7%)
$962,006 + $470,815
$1,432,821
2014
$14,785 (+16.4%)
$850,000 + $416,000
$1,266,000
2012
$12,703 (+4.5%)
$765,000 + $375,000
$1,140,000
2011
$12,156 (−17.1%)
$721,000 + $354,000
$1,075,000
2010
$14,660 (−0.2%)
$721,000 + $354,000
$1,075,000
2009
$14,696 (+3.3%)
$882,244 + $431,780
$1,314,024
2008
$14,229
$884,340 + $432,806
$1,317,146
Tax history for 487 Chatham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,357 (+4.9%)
$1,970,000 + $855,000
$2,825,000
2024
$30,842 (−0.8%)
$1,970,000 + $855,000
$2,825,000
2023
$31,094 (−4.5%)
$2,079,967 + $902,026
$2,981,993
2022
$32,562 (+77.9%)
$1,897,000 + $823,000
$2,720,000
2021
$18,308 (+2.1%)
$1,999,200 + $867,000
$2,866,200
2020
$17,927 (+2.3%)
$1,052,091 + $514,902
$1,566,993
2019
$17,528 (+1.9%)
$1,041,304 + $509,623
$1,550,927
2018
$17,195 (+0.7%)
$1,020,887 + $499,631
$1,520,518
2017
$17,068 (+3.8%)
$981,246 + $480,231
$1,461,477
2016
$16,439 (+0.4%)
$981,246 + $480,231
$1,461,477
2015
$16,366 (+10.7%)
$962,006 + $470,815
$1,432,821
2014
$14,785 (+16.4%)
$850,000 + $416,000
$1,266,000
2012
$12,703 (+4.5%)
$765,000 + $375,000
$1,140,000
2011
$12,156 (−17.1%)
$721,000 + $354,000
$1,075,000
2010
$14,660 (−0.2%)
$721,000 + $354,000
$1,075,000
2009
$14,696 (+3.3%)
$882,244 + $431,780
$1,314,024
2008
$14,229
$884,340 + $432,806
$1,317,146
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,665 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,829
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
029161010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
R1
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
Dec 6, 2012 • Final
Plumbing
Install a gas line to a fireplace.
Gas
Jun 18, 2004 • Final
927
Perform a chimney retrofit.
Remodel
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: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Crawl Space, Post & Beam
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,829
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 110261
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1289
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R10000
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Water On Site
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Burlingame Elementary
Middle School: Burlingame Intermediate
High School: Burlingame High
High School District: San Mateo Union High
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,829
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,665 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1960
County: San Mateo County
APN: 029161010
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Burlingame Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
Burlingame High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
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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.