Stunning Designer Showcase Home just steps away from Hillsborough's Vista Park. This Modern Colonial was completely remodeled and reimagined in 2014 and featured in Gentry Magazine and Hillsborough's Kitchen Tour. Offering the perfect blend of contemporary high-end designer finishes with 1930's period details, this gorgeous estate is truly exceptional. An extraordinary indoor-outdoor open floor plan with formal and informal living and dining spaces is ideal for both large entertaining as well as a private family retreat. Features 5 generous bedrooms, 4.5 spa-inspired bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, and an oversized kitchen with coffee bar and wine storage. The rear gardens rival a boutique hotel with bluestone pathways, lush lawns, sculptured topiaries, potted palms, outdoor kitchen, lounge areas, a raised fire-pit and a sparkling swimming pool. Approved plans for an 800 s.f. ADU on an unused area of the lot! Walking distance to Vista Park and zoned for North Hillsborough Elementary.
Sold for $7,000,000 on 11/04/24
$7,000,000
1048 Whitwell Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
5beds
4,234sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1937
0.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,653/sqft
$18,000 Estimated rent
Home value
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Estimated sales range
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$18,000/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 06, 2025 at 01:31am
Listed by:
Hope Pilch 01252438 650-619-4732,
HP Properties 650-619-4732
Bought with:
Sophia Waldman, 02011546
Sotheby's Intl Rlty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81966930
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Marble, TubinPrimaryBedroom, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Marble, Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,234
- Total interior livable area: 4,234 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Parking Area
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Fenced, Gazebo, Storage Shed Structure, Fire Pit
- Pool features: Pool Cover, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
- Spa features: Pool/SpaCombo
Lot
- Size: 0.40 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 031261070
- Zoning: SFR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Burlingame
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2024 | Sold | $7,000,000+281.5%$1,653/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81966930 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2009 | Sold | $1,835,000-8%$433/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2009 | Price change | $1,995,000-4.8%$471/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #80929668 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2009 | Listed for sale | $2,095,000$495/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $32,495 +27.3% | $2,607,453 +26.3% |
| 2015 | $25,529 | $2,064,128 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $25,529 | $2,005,396 +0.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94010
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10North Hillsborough SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Crocker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10San Mateo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: NorthHillsborough
- Middle: CrockerMiddle
- District: HillsboroughCityElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.