Burlingame Building Permits & Teardown Predictor
We track every Burlingame building permit, demolition filing, zoning change, and off-market transaction in one place, giving spec builders and developers a single feed of where the market is moving. Each permit is scored against lot value, structure age, and neighborhood comps to surface high-ROI teardown and new-build opportunities before they hit the MLS.
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Why Developers Target Burlingame
Burlingame has seen a surge in “mansionization”, older, smaller homes on large lots demolished to build luxury spec homes. AddressIntel's algorithm identifies these aging properties from Floor Area Ratio (FAR), recent neighborhood comps, and permit velocity.
- Automated Demolition Cost Estimates
- New-Build Proforma ROI Generation
- Real-time Permit Webhooks
Burlingame Market Metrics
| Permits Trackedall permits on file | 3,278 |
|---|---|
| Demolition Permitssince May 18, 2026 | 4 |
| New-Construction Permitssince May 18, 2026 | 3 |
| High-Probability Teardowns | 39 Active |
| Total Declared Permit Valueall permits on file | $822,883,350 |
Burlingame & San Mateo County Building Permits
AddressIntel tracks 3,278 Burlingame building permits as part of our San Mateo County building permits dataset, pulled from municipal sources and updated regularly. Whether you need to look up a single Burlingame building permit for one address or scan San Mateo County building permits for teardown and new-construction activity, every filing is scored for developer ROI and teardown potential.
Working a teardown? See our guide to the demolition permit process, or learn who tracks Silicon Valley building permits and how San Mateo County permit data reaches developers.
Top Teardown Opportunities in Burlingame
| Address | Teardown Score | List Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2714 Summit Dr | 90 | $2,950,000 |
| 451 Rollins Rd | 80 | $1,349,000 |
| 2618 Martinez Dr | 78 | $2,500,000 |
| 1386 Hillside Cir | 75 | $3,188,000 |
| 442 Marin Dr | 72 | $3,188,000 |
| 1015 Laguna Ave | 60 | $3,688,000 |
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Recent Burlingame Building Permits
The latest Burlingame building permits and demolition filings, drawn from 3,278 permits we track for the city, pulled from municipal sources and updated regularly.
| Address | Type | Value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080 CAROLAN AVE | RESIDENTIAL ALTERATION - REMODEL | — | 2026-08-05 |
| 30 STANLEY RD | RESIDENTIAL WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT LIKE FOR LIKE ONLY | — | 2026-08-04 |
| 220 PRIMROSE RD | COMMERCIAL REROOF | — | 2026-08-04 |
| 1665 WESTMOOR RD | RESIDENTIAL REROOF - SINGLE FAMILY OR DUPLEX | — | 2026-08-03 |
| 142 VICTORIA RD | RESIDENTIAL NONSTRUCTURAL KITCHEN OR BATH REMODEL | $40,000 | 2026-07-31 |
| 1800 TROUSDALE DR | RESIDENTIAL ALTERATION - SIDING | $29,760 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2301 DAVIS DR | RESIDENTIAL WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT LIKE FOR LIKE ONLY | — | 2026-07-30 |
| 311 AIRPORT BLVD | COMMERCIAL DEMO - NON STRUCTURAL | $59,685 | 2026-07-30 |
Burlingame Teardown & Permit FAQ
How many teardown opportunities are there in Burlingame?
AddressIntel currently tracks 39 high-probability teardown opportunities in Burlingame, scored by lot value, structure age, and neighborhood comps.
What is the typical developer ROI on a Burlingame teardown?
We do not publish a single Burlingame figure, because there is no honest one: returns swing on land cost, buildable envelope, and comps. Instead, every Burlingame property page carries an interactive build-to-zoning proforma — purchase, demolition, construction at current costs, cost of sale against size-matched comps — so each lot is underwritten on its own numbers.
Where can I find recent Burlingame building permits?
AddressIntel tracks Burlingame building permits (3,278 permits currently on file), including new construction, additions, and demolition filings, pulled from municipal sources and updated regularly. See the recent permits table above for the latest activity.
How do I find demolition permits in Burlingame?
AddressIntel tracks Burlingame building and demolition permits (4 full-structure demolition permits since May 18, 2026), updated regularly from municipal sources.