Burlingame · San Mateo County

Lyon-Hoag

Lyon-Hoag is a mid-tier residential pocket between Burlingame Avenue and Highway 101, with consistent mid-century single-family construction on roughly 5,000-7,000 square foot lots.

Median Sale
$3,280,000
March 2026 · 19 closings

Lyon-Hoag Real Estate Market Snapshot

Median Sale Price
$3,280,000
+9.9% vs prior-year median
Avg. Days on Market
21
% List Price Received
108%
Months of Inventory
0.9
Homes Sold (March 2026)
19
Median price trend
2025 · $2,985,000 March 2026 · $3,280,000
List-price received
108%
90%100%120%+

As of March 2026 · Source: SAMCAR/MLSListings

Living in Lyon-Hoag

Lyon-Hoag occupies the eastern flatlands of Burlingame between El Camino Real and the Highway 101 corridor, with consistent mid-century single-family construction on roughly 5,000-7,000 square foot lots. Compared with Easton Addition's heritage-tree estate streets or Burlingame Hills' elevated terrain, Lyon-Hoag delivers Burlingame's most attainable entry point into the city, anchored by post-war bungalows, modest ranch homes, and a small share of newer townhome construction along its eastern edges.

The pocket's flat grid gives it strong walk and bike access to the Broadway Caltrain station and the Bayfront recreation path, and its position south of Broadway places it within reach of both downtown Burlingame Avenue and Millbrae's commercial corridor. Buyers drawn to Lyon-Hoag typically prioritize Burlingame School District access, commute proximity, and budget over the heritage-tree canopy and lot scale that define the city's western neighborhoods (Burlingame overview).

Schools

Lyon-Hoag falls within Burlingame School District (K-8), which operates six elementary schools plus Burlingame Intermediate School; high school students attend Burlingame High School in San Mateo Union HSD (Burlingame School District; San Mateo Union HSD). Specific elementary attendance areas within the pocket should be verified parcel-by-parcel through the district, since Burlingame's K-8 boundaries do not align cleanly with neighborhood lines.

Lifestyle

Daily life in Lyon-Hoag draws from two commercial corridors: downtown Burlingame Avenue to the west and Broadway to the north. Washington Park and Bayside Park anchor recreational use, and the Bayfront recreation path along the shoreline is directly accessible from the pocket's eastern edges. The neighborhood's flat grid supports daily biking and walking, and Burlingame's annual on-the-Avenue and Pet Parade events draw residents into the broader city's civic calendar.

Commute

The Broadway Caltrain station sits at Lyon-Hoag's northern edge, with the main Burlingame Caltrain station roughly a mile south at the foot of Burlingame Avenue. US-101 runs along the eastern flank of the pocket, and SFO is approximately 10 minutes north. The flat terrain and proximity to two Caltrain stations make Lyon-Hoag one of Burlingame's most transit-accessible residential pockets for buyers commuting to San Francisco or down the Peninsula.

Market

The Lyon-Hoag Market Right Now

Lyon-Hoag sits at the more attainable end of Burlingame's price spectrum, with single-family entry points historically running below the city's median. Burlingame's March 2026 single-family median was $3,280,000 with homes averaging 21 days on market and selling at 108% of list price; the 2025 annual median was $2,985,000 (SAMCAR via MLSListings). Lyon-Hoag transactions typically clear meaningfully under that citywide median given the pocket's smaller lot sizes and post-war housing stock, making it the most active entry point for buyers who want Burlingame School District access without estate-scale pricing. Months of inventory across Burlingame ran at 0.9 in March 2026, and Lyon-Hoag's lower-priced inventory has historically attracted multiple-offer competition when prepared for market.
Transactions

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Lyon-Hoag

Lyon-Hoag falls within Burlingame city limits, so the city's Heritage Tree Ordinance (passed 1975) applies to distinctive trees on Lyon-Hoag parcels — though the pocket's mid-century housing stock and smaller lots carry meaningfully fewer protected specimens than Easton Addition or Burlingame Park (City of Burlingame Heritage Tree Ordinance). Buyers planning additions, second-story expansions, or accessory dwelling units should engage Burlingame Planning early; the city's Design Review process applies to most second-story additions and new construction (City of Burlingame Planning Commission). San Mateo County's base documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration applies at recording, and Burlingame does not impose an additional municipal transfer tax (San Mateo County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder). Standard California disclosures apply, with proximity to Highway 101 making freeway-noise disclosures a typical due-diligence consideration on the pocket's eastern edge.
Field Notes

Market Notes by Lisa M. Lum

Activity in Lyon-Hoag through Q1 2026 has tracked the broader Burlingame pattern of compressed days on market and over-list pricing, with the pocket continuing to draw first-time Burlingame buyers prioritizing school district access and Caltrain proximity over lot scale (SAMCAR via MLSListings). Lisa observes that move-in-ready homes priced under the citywide median in Lyon-Hoag have continued to clear inside three weeks, with original-condition properties offering renovation upside drawing builder and end-user attention in roughly equal measure.

Updated 2026-05-05

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyon-Hoag

Where is Lyon-Hoag located within Burlingame?
Lyon-Hoag occupies the eastern flatlands of Burlingame between El Camino Real and the Highway 101 corridor, south of Broadway. The pocket sits between the Broadway Caltrain station to the north and downtown Burlingame Avenue to the south.
What schools serve Lyon-Hoag?
Lyon-Hoag falls within Burlingame School District (K-8) and San Mateo Union High School District. Specific elementary attendance areas should be verified parcel-by-parcel through the district, since Burlingame's K-8 boundaries do not align cleanly with neighborhood lines.
How does Lyon-Hoag pricing compare to other Burlingame neighborhoods?
Lyon-Hoag sits at the more attainable end of Burlingame's price spectrum, with single-family transactions typically clearing below the citywide March 2026 median of $3,280,000 given smaller lot sizes and post-war housing stock.
Does Burlingame's Heritage Tree Ordinance apply in Lyon-Hoag?
Yes. Lyon-Hoag falls within Burlingame city limits, so the 1975 Heritage Tree Ordinance applies to distinctive trees on Lyon-Hoag parcels, though the pocket's mid-century lots typically carry fewer protected specimens than Easton Addition.
What is the transfer tax in Lyon-Hoag, San Mateo County?
San Mateo County charges a base transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration, paid by the seller at close. Some cities add a local supplemental tax. Lyon-Hoag does not impose an additional municipal transfer tax beyond the county base.
Does Lyon-Hoag require a sewer lateral inspection at sale?
Several San Mateo County jurisdictions require a private sewer lateral compliance certificate before close of escrow. The requirement varies by city — confirm with your transaction coordinator early in the listing process.
What disclosures are required when selling a home in Lyon-Hoag?
California requires Transfer Disclosure Statement, Natural Hazard Disclosure, lead-based paint (pre-1978), water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and smoke and carbon monoxide alarm certifications. San Mateo County properties may also require sewer lateral compliance and local supplemental disclosures.
What is the difference between median and average home price in Lyon-Hoag?
Median price is the middle number when all sale prices are sorted — half of homes sold above, half below. It resists distortion from a few very expensive sales. Average price is the arithmetic mean and can be skewed upward by individual high-end transactions. Median is the more reliable indicator of typical Lyon-Hoag home pricing.

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Last updated 2026-05-06 · By Lisa M. Lum, Realtor® · Coldwell Banker Realty · DRE 02005150