Burlingame Housing Market Report – March 2026
Here's a look at how the Burlingame, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 24
- Median Sale Price: $2,775,000
- Average Sale Price: $2,817,688
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $1,279
- Average Days on Market: 41
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 107.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to February, the median sale price in Burlingame moved 3.6% down (from $2,880,000 to $2,775,000). The number of homes sold was 140.0% up compared to the prior month (10 vs. 24). Average days on market shifted 70.8% up (24 days to 41 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 12.8% up (from $2,460,380 to $2,775,000). Sales volume is 71.4% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Burlingame's March market painted a mixed picture—strong momentum on the sales side colliding with some cooling signals on pricing. The jump in transaction volume is genuinely impressive, with sales doubling from February and climbing 71% year-over-year. That kind of surge suggests spring is arriving right on schedule, and buyers who've been waiting on the sidelines are finally making moves. The 107% sale-to-list ratio also tells us homes are still commanding premium offers, which is healthy for sellers.
But here's the catch: homes are sitting longer and selling for less month-over-month. The median dropped 3.6% from February, and days on market stretched from 24 to 41 days. That's a meaningful increase and suggests the urgency we saw earlier in the year is fading slightly. Combined with the pending inventory of 22 listings, we're seeing a market that's becoming less frenetic. The good news? Year-over-year prices are still up 12.8%, so this appears to be normalization rather than a true decline.
For buyers, this is a breath of fresh air—more homes available and slightly less competition. Sellers should stay realistic about pricing and condition. The market's still healthy, but the spring feeding frenzy is cooling into something more sustainable.
Burlingame Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94010 | 24 | $2,775,000 | $1,279 | 41 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 18 | $3,165,000 | $1,441 |
| CONDOS | 4 | $1,049,000 | $751 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 2 | $3,500,000 | $878 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 24 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 22 active listings in Burlingame with a median asking price of $1,151,500 and an average of 44 days on market.
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