Sold906d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
1040 Cortez Ave
Burlingame, CA, 94010 • 94010 • San Mateo County
$2,400,000
$1277/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,880Sqft
0.14 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
1-Car Garage
Detached · Electric Gate
Hardwood & Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
7 views
People checking out this listing
906 days on market
Established listing
$1,277/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic
Step into this refined Burlingame Cottage, where timeless charm meets modern updates. Artisan stucco exterior and brick entry open to an elegant living room with working fireplace and formal dining room. Hardwood floors and bright windows create a warm ambiance throughout. The kitchen features a breakfast nook, Silestone countertops and a farmhouse sink, overlooking a custom deck and landscaped backyard. Two spacious downstairs bedrooms with a modern hall bath. Separate laundry/mud room for convenience. Upstairs, discover your private sanctuary with a carpeted primary bedroom, a quiet office space, a yoga studio, and vaulted ceilings. A full bath complements this tranquil retreat. A garden oasis with lush lawns behind an automatic gate and recent addition of a new roof round out the appeal of this exceptional property. Located in a prime Burlingame neighborhood, steps to downtown Broadway, this home combines modern amenities with classic beauty, offering the best of both worlds.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights modern hall bath, brick entry, and farmhouse sink as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$15,131/month
Principal & Interest$11,931
Property Tax$2,400
Insurance$800
Down payment20% ($480,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.34% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,920,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1925
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot6,000 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year built1925
Systems
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingNone
RoofShingle
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Electric Gate
Garage1 spaces
Fireplaces1
Lot6,000 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood94010
ZoningR10006
Annual tax$28,068
Parcel026165210
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas Oven/Range
Refrigerator
Washer/Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating
Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
None
Laundry
In Utility Room
Fireplace
Living Room
Wood Burning
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Electric Gate
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Bedroom
BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
ShowerandTubShoweroverTub1StallShowerFullonGroundFloor
Dining Room
FormalDiningRoom
Family Room
NoFamilyRoom
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market906
Est. value$3,029,600
Est. rent$5,871/mo
Tax rate1.12%
Price/sqft$1277
On marketJul 28, 2023
PostedJul 28, 2023
Last sold$2,400,000
MLS updatedJan 3, 2025
Tour days6
Views7
How are the schools in Burlingame?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Burlingame, CA, 94010
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 16, 2023Sold$2,400,000$1,277MLSListings Inc
Sep 26, 2023Pending Sale$2,500,000$1,330MLSListings Inc
Sep 21, 2023Price Change$2,500,000$1,330MLSListings Inc
Sep 7, 2023Price Change$2,650,000$1,410MLSListings Inc
Aug 25, 2023Price Change$2,868,000$1,526MLSListings Inc
Jul 28, 2023Listed For Sale$3,068,000$1,632MLSListings Inc
Sold$2,400,000
Oct 16, 2023•$1,277/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$2,500,000
Sep 26, 2023•$1,330/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$2,500,000
Sep 21, 2023•$1,330/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$2,650,000
Sep 7, 2023•$1,410/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$2,868,000
Aug 25, 2023•$1,526/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$3,068,000
Jul 28, 2023•$1,632/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Tax history
26 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$28,068$2,448,000
Apr 10, 2024$27,281$2,400,000
Apr 10, 2023$1,773$122,083
Apr 10, 2022$1,734$119,690
Apr 10, 2021$1,731$117,344
Apr 10, 2020$1,777$116,142
Apr 10, 2019$1,668$113,866
Apr 10, 2018$1,639$111,634
Apr 10, 2017$2,391$109,446
Apr 10, 2016$1,565$107,301
Apr 10, 2015$1,534$105,690
Apr 10, 2014$1,534$103,620
Apr 10, 2013—$103,153
Apr 10, 2012—$101,131
Apr 10, 2011—$101,131
Apr 10, 2010—$98,409
Apr 10, 2009—$98,644
Apr 10, 2008—$96,711
Apr 10, 2007—$94,816
Apr 10, 2006—$92,958
Apr 10, 2005—$92,958
Apr 10, 2004—$89,351
Apr 10, 2003—$87,714
Apr 10, 2002—$85,995
Apr 10, 2001—$84,309
Apr 10, 2000—$82,657
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Burlingame, CA • San Mateo County
Nearby neighborhoods
Burlingame Hills
Nearby cities
BurlingameDaly CityFoster CityMenlo ParkPacificaRedwood CitySan BrunoSan Carlos
Nearby zip codes
9401094011
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