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$2,950,000

1516 Alturas Dr, Burlingame 94010

Beds3
Baths4
Sqft2,340
DOM1
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

The property presents an interesting opportunity for stealth density: primary + ADU + JADU, taking advantage of the older building age and sizable lot. However, the high fire hazard zone acts as a cost-increasing development blocker that will require special building materials and mitigations. A thorough remodel of the main structure paired with ADU development represents the safest yield play.

Property Permit History

DateProject TypeStatusValuationContractor
2026-06-16RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING - SEWER LATERALActive$4,750EXPRESS PLUMBING

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Burlingame)

2026-09-041080 CAROLAN AVE
RESIDENTIAL ALTERATION - REMODEL
--ACTIVE
2026-09-04827 EL CAMINO REAL
RESIDENTIAL REROOF - TRIPLEX OR MORE
--ACTIVE
2026-09-041499 ROLLINS RD
COMMERCIAL REROOF
--ACTIVE
2026-09-042101 HILLSIDE DR
RESIDENTIAL REROOF - SINGLE FAMILY OR DUPLEX
--ACTIVE
2026-09-04126 ARUNDEL RD
RESIDENTIAL NONSTRUCTURAL KITCHEN OR BATH REMODEL
--ACTIVE
2026-09-031450 BERNAL AVE
RESIDENTIAL REROOF - SINGLE FAMILY OR DUPLEX
--ACTIVE

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN027021180
Official Lot Sqft7,680
Zoning CodeNO DATA ASSIGNED
SB 9 StatusLikely · up to 4 units
SB 9 Block Reasons No SB 9 disqualifiers found
Development Blockers
High Fire Zone
Unlock Pathways
Ministerial ADU Ministerial SB 9 Density Bonus
Entitlement RiskLow (0/100)

ADU Potential

Feasibility Score82/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage30.5%

Flag / irregular · ~130 ft frontage × 131 ft deep, a tucked-away rear unit is very private; access is typically via the pole driveway.

Screening heuristic based on lot size, existing coverage, lot orientation, and hazard overlays. CA ADU law is ministerial statewide; verify max size, setbacks, and JADU owner-occupancy with the local planning dept.

Redevelopment Potential

Redevelopment Score55/100
ClassExpansion room
FAR Utilization66% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+1,217 sqft

Meaningful unused floor-area headroom under current zoning, room to add square footage. Zoning allows roughly 3,557 sqft of gross floor area on this lot.

Screening estimate comparing existing living area to the city's single-family floor-area limit. FAR figure is a discretionary-review trigger, not a hard cap. Treat as approximate. Source: Burlingame Muni Code 25.10.060, Table 25.10-4 (R-1 Floor Area Ratio) (as of 2026-09-03). Verify FAR, coverage, setbacks, and height with the local planning dept.

Hazard Snapshot

Flood Zone

X
Area of minimal flood hazard.

Fire Severity

High
Elevated fire risk; impacts insurance cost and building materials.

Liquefaction

No
Not in a mapped liquefaction zone.

Fault Zone

No
Not in a mapped Alquist-Priolo fault zone.

Not a substitute for a Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD) report. Zones reflect available GIS data and may not cover all localities.

Nearby Public Schools

Elementary School

Hoover Elementary

Burlingame Elementary

0.7 miles away
Middle School

Burlingame Intermediate

Burlingame Elementary

1.0 miles away
High School

Mills High

San Mateo Union High

1.3 miles away

School boundaries are subject to change. Nearest school distance does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Check with the local district. Data provided by CDE.

Proprietary Intelligence

Market Heat Index

97/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 94010.

Flippability Score

70/100

Measures neighborhood renovation density vs. recent permits on this property.

Bidding War Prob.

50%

Likelihood of multiple offers based on local list-to-sale ratios and DOM.

Proforma ROI Calculator

Back-of-the-napkin deal analysis across development strategies.

Zoning allows roughly 3,557 sqft on this lot, and the default builds to that envelope. The FAR figure is a discretionary-review trigger, not a hard cap.

Median of 12 recent single-family sales in Burlingame (94010): $1,551/sqft. Sized within 25% of the 3,600 sqft build, because smaller houses sell for more per foot and pricing a rebuild off them overstates resale.

Commission, transfer tax and closing. Deducted from resale before profit, so the ROI below is net of the exit rather than gross.

Carry on total capital for the project duration. At 0% the model is a cash purchase; 12 months at a typical construction-loan rate moves ROI by 6 to 10 points on a deal this size, so price it with your real rate.

Hard Costs$1,980,000
New Build3,600 sqft
Total Capital Required$5,105,000
Estimated Resale (ARV)$5,583,600
Cost of Sale (5%)-$279,180
Net Proceeds$5,304,420

Projected Profit

$199,420
3.9% ROI

Warning: Margin is tight for the construction risk.

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