Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$3,180,072$1,656 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $400,000 on Apr 30, 1996

1509 BALBOA AVE

BURLINGAME, CA 94010
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,920 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$3.2M
$3M low$3.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Apr 30, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,126 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$677,766 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$338,883
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$338,883
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$664,478
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,345,490

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.33 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySAN MATEO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Alley

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Burlingame Intermediate SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Burlingame High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Burlingame Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94010These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.594

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41,614
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,432 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$190,697
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$259,055
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1509 Balboa Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in San Mateo County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in San Mateo County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Burlingame 94010
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Easton Addition
  • Older than 97% of homes in San Mateo County

What homes are worth in Burlingame 94010

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$967K$10M

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Burlingame 94010.

How it measures up in Burlingame 94010

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlingame 94010.

Estimated value$3,180,072
CheaperTypical $3,543,792Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1656
CheaperTypical $1472Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,525 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 1509 Balboa Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEaston AdditionBurlingame 94010San Mateo County
Estimated valuepricier than$3,180,07235% of homes41% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$165663% of homes74% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²31% of homes30% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac19% of homes21% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than192318% of homes12% of homes3% of homes

About 1509 Balboa Ave

How much is 1509 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1509 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA is $3,180,072 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $3,028,232 to $3,331,912. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1509 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA last sell?

1509 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA last sold on Apr 30, 1996 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1509 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA?

1509 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,920 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 1509 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA built?

1509 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1509 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA?

1509 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Burlingame Intermediate School (middle), rated A; Burlingame High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Burlingame Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1509 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA compare to other homes in Burlingame 94010?

Among the 12,203 homes in Burlingame 94010, it is worth more than 41% of them ($3,180,072 against a typical $3,543,792), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($1656 against a typical $1472), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 2,525 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1923 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of San Mateo County, it is worth more than 88% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1509 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1509 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA was $8,126. The county assessed it at $677,766.

More homes on Balboa Ave

Closest homes

More homes in Burlingame 94010

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 1509 Balboa Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map