3035 Canyon Road, Burlingame, California 94010, Burlingame, 94010 - 5 bed, 4 bath

3035 Canyon Road, Burlingame, California 94010 home-pic-0

3035 Canyon Road

Burlingame, California 94010

ACTIVE
CONDITION: POOR
5Beds
4Baths
5,394Sq Ft
35,583Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$4,950,000

SUMMARY

Analysis of 3035 Canyon Road, Burlingame, California 94010 is currently available with a list price of $4,950,000. The property maintains a Poor Condition Rating (30/100), indicating the property requires renovation and updates to maximize its market potential. This presents opportunities for value-add investors. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Burlingame Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Poor
TeardownExcellent

Property is extensive renovation needed.

Originally built in 1937, the property is explicitly marketed as a 'by-right rebuild' opportunity for the main residence, indicating the primary structure is not up to modern standards. While the guest house is described as usable, images reveal dated interiors, including a kitchen with basic white cabinetry and older appliances, and bathrooms with vintage tiling and pedestal sinks. The overall property requires substantial capital investment and rehabilitation to be considered a modern luxury estate.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • High Available Lot Utilization

    The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 35583, living area = 5394.

  • Great Schools

    Elementary School: North Hillsborough School (9/10). Middle School: Crocker Middle School (9/10). High School: Burlingame High School (9/10).

  • Development Flexibility

    The property offers a rare by-right rebuild opportunity for the main residence while allowing the owner to retain and use the fully permitted guest house, three-car garage, and pool during construction.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • MLS Listing Discrepancy

    Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 5394, other record living area = 3530.

  • Significant Project Scope

    The property is positioned as a major rebuild or custom estate project, requiring substantial additional capital investment and time beyond the initial multi-million dollar purchase price.

  • Renovation Restrictions

    Existing secondary structures are limited to exterior architectural refinements only, which may restrict a buyer's ability to reconfigure the internal layouts of the guest house or garage.

About 3035 Canyon Road

3035 Canyon Road presents a rare opportunity to create a custom Burlingame Hills estate anchored by history, privacy, and architectural flexibility. The property allows a by-right rebuild of the main residence while preserving a fully permitted, separately metered guest house, a separate three-car garage, and pool, all immediately usable. Distinguishing the estate is a hand-excavated stone retreat carved into a hillside outcropping, complete with stairways, two caves, and a viewing deck with Bay views attributed to Charles Fey, the San Francisco inventor whose Liberty Bell machine laid the foundation for the modern slot machine. More architectural artifact than novelty, the structure reflects an early Bay Area tradition of personal craftsmanship and retreat. Existing secondary structures may be architecturally refined on the exterior only, allowing a future owner to unify the estates design while concentrating capital on the primary residence. This is a property for buyers who value provenance, discretion, and the ability to create something truly one-of-one in the Burlingame Hills. The owner of this property is also the licensed real estate broker.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1937
Lot Size
35,583 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
4 (4 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Burlingame Unified Schools

North Hillsborough School

Grades K-5 • 1.6 mi

9/10

West Hillsborough School

Grades K-5 • 1.9 mi

9/10

Burlingame Intermediate School

Grades 6-8 • 1.2 mi

8/10

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds5.03.0
81%
Baths4.03.0
63%
Square foot5,3942,440
97%
Lot Size35,5838,479.5
94%
Price$4.95M$3.73M
70%
Price per sq ft$918$1.6K
1%
Built year19371949
33%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market8141
4%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Feb 27, 2026

$4,950,000

Initial Listing

Sold

May 8, 2020

$1,750,000

Public Record

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