840 Fairfield Rd is a 1,770 square foot house on a 6,823 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on December 09, 1980 for $100,000. Based on Redfin's Burlingame data, we estimate the home's value is $2,401,238.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
6,823 sq ftLot Size
$1,357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,401,238
$2.3M since sold in December 1980$31K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 16.3% lower than the average sale price ($2.87M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
May 27, 2026 • Final
Residential pv and ess
Install solar photovoltaic modules and an energy storage system unit.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Feb 12, 2003 • Final
920
Install a new roof overlay on an existing layer of composition shingles.
Roofing
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,000
Basement Finish: Completely Finished
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Good
View Information
View: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BURLINGAME TERRACE MAP 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,770
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,770
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,770
Building Sq. Ft: 2,770
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BEING LOT 10 & ADJ STRIP OF LAND BLK 5 BURLINGAME TERRACE NO 2 RSM 7/38
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,000
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,823
Legal Lot Number: 10
Legal Block Number: 5
Acres: 0.1566
Depth Footage: 137
Front Footage: 47
Zoning Code: R10006
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Alley
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,770
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,823 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 029013370
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
McKinley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Burlingame Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
Burlingame High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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.