Living in Burlingame CA | Hidden Gem Near San Francisco & Silicon Valley

What’s it like to live in Burlingame, California?

In this series, we explore the most desirable communities across the Bay Area — giving you an insider’s look at where locals live, work, and play. Whether you’re relocating, investing, or just exploring your options, this is the BEST vlog series for understanding the lifestyle, real estate, and amenities in top Bay Area neighborhoods.

This week, we’re heading to Burlingame — “The City of Trees”. Just 17 miles south of San Francisco and under 30 minutes to Silicon Valley, Burlingame is one of the Peninsula’s most convenient and charming towns. With walkable downtowns, highly rated schools, and a mix of historic homes and modern estates, it’s one of the most desirable places to live in the Bay Area.

🚪 Featured Home Tour: 1137 Paloma Avenue #E

1 bedroom | 1.5 bathrooms | 1,045 sq ft | Contemporary townhome

This sun-drenched townhome features soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and French doors opening to a private balcony. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, and a second balcony. With an attached garage, storage, and unbeatable walkability to Broadway and Burlingame Avenue, it’s the perfect blend of convenience and charm.

🌳 Why Burlingame?

• Two vibrant downtowns — Burlingame Avenue & Broadway — packed with shops, cafés, and restaurants

• 19 community parks, the new $52M Burlingame Community Center, and direct access to the Bay Trail

• Excellent schools (Burlingame High is rated 10/10) and strong community atmosphere

• Incredible commuting options: Caltrain, SamTrans, Highway 101, El Camino Real, and minutes to SFO

• A diverse housing mix — from condos and starter homes to multimillion-dollar estates in Easton Addition and Burlingame Hills

🚗 Quick Commute Access

~20 minutes to Downtown SF

~25 minutes to Palo Alto & Silicon Valley tech campuses

Minutes from SFO International Airport

Whether you’re looking for your first Bay Area home, upgrading for more space, or investing in one of the Peninsula’s most in-demand markets, Burlingame is a city that delivers lifestyle, community, and long-term value.

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💬 Questions about buying or selling in Burlingame or anywhere in the Bay Area? Let’s connect — I’ve helped over 350 families across the region and would love to help you too.

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Spencer Hsu is a Bay Area Real Estate Agent and Relocation Specialist with eXp Realty LLC. Serving the entire Bay Area, Spencer helps busy professionals find the right home by leveraging tech, data, and deep local expertise.

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