Mills Estate Burlingame Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Burlingame neighborhood guide
Mills Estate covers the hillside streets off Trousdale Drive, on land once owned by banker Darius Ogden Mills. Its streets climb the slope toward Interstate 280, and some homes have views that take in San Francisco International Airport and the Bay. It is the part of Burlingame closest to the open space of Mills Canyon.
The neighborhood includes a pocket of about 100 Eichler homes, built in the mid 1960s and designed by architects Claude Oakland and Jones and Emmons. Cuernavaca Park, at Hunt and Alcazar, has a playground, fields and courts. Franklin Elementary and the Burlingame School District office are both on Trousdale Drive, and the Ed Taylor Trail winds through Mills Canyon nearby.
Mills Estate is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Burlingame map for the full picture.
At a glance
- About 100 Eichler homes from the mid 1960s
- Mariposa Drive and Mariposa Court are all Eichler
- Cuernavaca Park at Hunt and Alcazar
- Ed Taylor Trail in Mills Canyon, maintained by Friends of Mills Canyon
- Quick access to Interstate 280 via Trousdale Drive
Homes and Streets
Mills Estate developed mainly in the post war decades on hillside lots. Its best known section is about 100 Eichler homes built in the mid 1960s, designed by Claude Oakland and Jones and Emmons, on streets such as Mariposa Drive, Mariposa Court, Frontera Way, Capistrano Way, Atwater Drive, Alcazar Drive and Hunt Drive. Other streets have ranch and mid century homes, many with views.
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Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments follow district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Always confirm the school for a specific address with the district, for example the Burlingame School District.
Getting Around
Trousdale Drive connects to Interstate 280 at the top of the hill and to El Camino Real below. Millbrae station, with BART and Caltrain, is a short drive northeast.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Mills Estate FAQ
Where is Mills Estate in Burlingame?
Mills Estate covers the hillside streets off Trousdale Drive, on land once owned by banker Darius Ogden Mills. Its streets climb the slope toward Interstate 280, and some homes have views that take in San Francisco International Airport and the Bay.
What are homes like in Mills Estate?
Mills Estate developed mainly in the post war decades on hillside lots. Its best known section is about 100 Eichler homes built in the mid 1960s, designed by Claude Oakland and Jones and Emmons, on streets such as Mariposa Drive, Mariposa Court, Frontera Way, Capistrano Way, Atwater Drive, Alcazar Drive and Hunt Drive.
What public schools are near Mills Estate?
Public schools near Mills Estate include Franklin Elementary School (grades K-5), Lincoln Elementary School (grades K-5), Burlingame Intermediate School (grades 6-8) and Burlingame High School (grades 9-12). School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the Burlingame School District.
What parks are near Mills Estate?
Parks and open space near Mills Estate include Cuernavaca Park, Mills Canyon Wildlife Area and Ray Park.
How do I get around from Mills Estate?
Trousdale Drive connects to Interstate 280 at the top of the hill and to El Camino Real below. Millbrae station, with BART and Caltrain, is a short drive northeast.
How can I find homes for sale in Mills Estate?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Eichler Network, UC Berkeley Environmental Design Archives, Ed-Data, San Mateo County Health. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.