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

3035 Canyon Road
Burlingame, California 94010
Property Price
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
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
West Hillsborough School
Grades K-5 • 1.9 mi
Burlingame Intermediate School
Grades 6-8 • 1.2 mi
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 3.0 | 81% |
| Baths | 4.0 | 3.0 | 63% |
| Square foot | 5,394 | 2,440 | 97% |
| Lot Size | 35,583 | 8,479.5 | 94% |
| Price | $4.95M | $3.73M | 70% |
| Price per sq ft | $918 | $1.6K | 1% |
| Built year | 1937 | 1949 | 33% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 8 | 141 | 4% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Feb 27, 2026
$4,950,000
Initial Listing
Sold
May 8, 2020
$1,750,000
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