Burlingame Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Burlingame, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 22
- Median Sale Price: $2,965,000
- Average Sale Price: $2,951,100
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,401
- Average Days on Market: 29
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 107.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Burlingame moved 6.8% up (from $2,775,000 to $2,965,000). The number of homes sold was 8.3% down compared to the prior month (24 vs. 22). Average days on market shifted 29.3% down (41 days to 29 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 2.0% down (from $3,025,000 to $2,965,000). Sales volume is 12.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Burlingame's housing market is sending mixed signals this April. While the median sale price jumped 6.8% month-over-month to just under $3 million, sales volume actually dipped from 24 to 22 homes. That's the classic spring market pattern—fewer properties moving, but those that do sell are commanding stronger prices. The year-over-year comparison tells a different story though: prices are down 2% annually, suggesting we're still 2 percent off last April's peak. Don't read too much into monthly volatility when dealing with a small market like Burlingame; with only 22 sales, a couple of high-end homes can skew the averages significantly.
The real encouraging sign is how fast homes are moving. Average days on market dropped nearly 30 percent month-over-month, falling from 41 to just 29 days. Homes are also selling above asking at a 107.1% ratio, which indicates genuine buyer demand in this Peninsula community. The active inventory of 31 listings gives buyers reasonable selection, though unsold homes are sitting considerably longer at 42 days on average—a reminder that price matters, especially when you're asking $1.6 million for an average listing. Overall, Burlingame looks like a moderately healthy market with seasonal tailwinds, not a breakthrough moment.
Burlingame Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94010 | 22 | $2,965,000 | $1,401 | 29 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 20 | $3,000,000 | $1,462 |
| CONDOS | 2 | $974,000 | $793 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 22 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 31 active listings in Burlingame with a median asking price of $1,595,000 and an average of 42 days on market.
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