Burlingame · San Mateo County

Ray Park

Ray Park sits in the southwestern part of Burlingame, with mid-century single-family construction and consistent neighborhood character.

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

Ray Park 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 Ray Park

Ray Park sits in southwestern Burlingame, west of El Camino Real and below the elevation line that defines Burlingame Hills. The pocket developed largely in the 1950s and 1960s as a planned single-family tract, and the housing stock still reflects that era: mid-century ranches, split-levels, and modest two-story homes on flat, regularly platted blocks. Lot sizes typically run 6,000 to 7,500 square feet, smaller than Burlingame Hills or the Easton Addition estate parcels but consistent across the neighborhood.

Daily life centers on Ray Park itself, the city park that gives the neighborhood its name, plus close access to Mills Canyon Park trails just to the west. Residents pick up everyday retail along Broadway and Burlingame Avenue, both a short drive away. The neighborhood functions as a more attainable entry point into Burlingame School District compared with the city's estate pockets, while keeping the same school feeder pattern and walk-and-ride access to the rest of the city (City of Burlingame).

Schools

Ray Park addresses sit inside Burlingame School District (K-8), with most of the neighborhood feeding Roosevelt Elementary, then Burlingame Intermediate School, then Burlingame High School in San Mateo Union High School District (Burlingame School District; San Mateo Union HSD). Boundaries can shift between enrollment cycles, so buyers should verify the current assignment for any specific address with the district before writing an offer. Private options accessible from Ray Park include Mercy High School and Notre Dame Elementary.

Lifestyle

Ray Park, the city park anchoring the neighborhood, includes ballfields and play structures and serves as the daily outdoor footprint for many families. Mills Canyon Park sits immediately west, with hiking trails through a mature canyon corridor. Broadway's casual retail and dining run along the northern edge of the neighborhood, and downtown Burlingame Avenue is roughly a 5 to 10 minute drive. The flat street grid and consistent lot pattern make Ray Park notably walk- and bike-friendly compared with the hillside pockets of Burlingame.

Commute

Ray Park's southwestern position gives it among the easiest Interstate 280 access of any Burlingame neighborhood, via the Trousdale Drive and Hillsdale Boulevard interchanges. US-101 sits roughly 10 minutes east through the city. The Broadway Caltrain station serves north Burlingame, and the main Burlingame station at the eastern end of Burlingame Avenue is a short drive. SFO is approximately 10 to 15 minutes north, an important factor for travel-heavy professionals choosing Burlingame in general.

Market

The Ray Park Market Right Now

Ray Park trades inside the broader Burlingame single-family market, which recorded 171 closed home sales in 2025 at a median price of $2,985,000 and average days on market of 22, with the average sale closing at 106 percent of list (SAMCAR/MLSListings, 2025 annual). March 2026 closed 19 single-family sales citywide at a median of $3,280,000 and 108 percent of list, with average days on market of 21 and median price-per-square-foot of $1,523 (SAMCAR/MLSListings, 2026-03). Ray Park typically transacts below the citywide median because its 6,000 to 7,500 square foot lot pattern and mid-century housing stock price below Easton Addition and Burlingame Park estate comps. The neighborhood serves buyers who want Burlingame School District access and the city's amenity base without the price premium of the heritage tree estate pockets (Burlingame neighborhoods guide).
Transactions

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Ray Park

Ray Park is governed by Burlingame's citywide regulatory framework rather than its own separate code. The Heritage Tree Ordinance, in effect since 1975, protects distinctive trees citywide and triggers in-lieu fees on removal of protected specimens (City of Burlingame Heritage Tree Ordinance, 1975). Buyers planning a remodel, second-story addition, or new construction should account for Burlingame Planning Commission Design Review, which applies to most second-story additions and new construction in single-family zones (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). Ray Park is not part of the Easton Drive or California Drive heritage groves designated in 1976, so the heaviest concentration of protected trees sits outside the neighborhood, but individual heritage specimens within Ray Park lots remain subject to the same citywide ordinance. Ray Park is not a designated historic district.
Field Notes

Market Notes by Lisa M. Lum

Recent transactions in Ray Park reflect the broader Burlingame pattern of competitive offers on well-prepared homes, with the citywide 108 percent list-to-sale ratio recorded across single-family closings in March 2026 indicating that price discovery on Ray Park-condition properties remains rapid. The neighborhood continues to draw buyers triangulating Burlingame School District access against budget, and remodeled mid-century homes with clean disclosure packages and arborist documentation for any heritage trees on lot typically clear within the first listing cycle.

Updated 2026-05-05

Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Park

What schools serve Ray Park?
Most Ray Park addresses feed Roosevelt Elementary, then Burlingame Intermediate School, then Burlingame High School in San Mateo Union High School District. Boundaries can shift between enrollment cycles, so verify the current assignment with Burlingame School District for any specific address before writing an offer.
How does Ray Park price compare to other Burlingame neighborhoods?
Ray Park typically sits below Easton Addition and Burlingame Park estate pricing because lot sizes are smaller, generally 6,000 to 7,500 square feet, and the housing stock is mid-century rather than 1910s-1930s estate construction. It functions as one of Burlingame's more attainable entry points within the same school feeder pattern.
Is Ray Park subject to Burlingame's Heritage Tree Ordinance?
Yes. The Heritage Tree Ordinance (passed 1975) applies citywide and protects distinctive trees throughout Burlingame, including Ray Park. Removal of a protected tree triggers in-lieu fees and city review.
What is the typical home style in Ray Park?
Ray Park developed in the 1950s and 1960s, so the housing stock is predominantly mid-century: ranches, split-levels, and modest two-story homes on flat, regularly platted blocks. Many homes have been remodeled or expanded within the original footprint.
What is the transfer tax in Ray Park, 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. Ray Park does not impose an additional municipal transfer tax beyond the county base.
Does Ray Park 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 Ray Park?
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 Ray Park?
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 Ray Park home pricing.

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