Burlingame, CA 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 | 5,443 |
|---|---|
| Demolition Permitssince January 1, 2023 | 9 |
| New-Construction Permitssince January 1, 2023 | 51 |
| High-Probability Teardowns | 20 Active |
| Total Declared Permit Valueall permits on file | $880,170,681 |
Burlingame & San Mateo County Building Permits
AddressIntel tracks 5,443 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 | 92 | $2,950,000 |
| 473 Bloomfield Rd | 88 | $2,148,000 |
| 1124 Douglas Ave | 80 | $3,200,000 |
| 1386 Hillside Cir | 75 | $3,188,000 |
| 1516 Alturas Dr | 65 | $2,950,000 |
| 442 Marin Dr | 65 | $3,188,000 |
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Recent Burlingame Building Permits
The latest Burlingame building permits and demolition filings, drawn from 5,443 permits we track for the city, pulled from municipal sources and updated regularly.
| Address | Type | Value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 CLARICE LN | RESIDENTIAL WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT LIKE FOR LIKE ONLY | — | 2026-09-10 |
| 841 CALIFORNIA DR | RESIDENTIAL NONSTRUCTURAL KITCHEN OR BATH REMODEL | — | 2026-09-10 |
| 1338 COLUMBUS AVE | RESIDENTIAL REROOF - SINGLE FAMILY OR DUPLEX | — | 2026-09-10 |
| 2849 RIVERA DR | RESIDENTIAL ALTERATION - REMODEL | — | 2026-09-10 |
| 1349 BALBOA AVE | RESIDENTIAL WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT LIKE FOR LIKE ONLY | — | 2026-09-09 |
| 325 DWIGHT RD | RESIDENTIAL WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT LIKE FOR LIKE ONLY | — | 2026-09-09 |
| 306 LEXINGTON WAY | RESIDENTIAL REROOF - SINGLE FAMILY OR DUPLEX | — | 2026-09-08 |
| 2101 HILLSIDE DR | RESIDENTIAL REROOF - SINGLE FAMILY OR DUPLEX | — | 2026-09-04 |
Burlingame Teardown & Permit FAQ
How many teardown opportunities are there in Burlingame?
AddressIntel currently tracks 20 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 (5,443 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 (9 full-structure demolition permits since January 1, 2023), updated regularly from municipal sources.