San Mateo County property record for 1256 Birch St, Montara, CA 94037
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,130 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,213 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-101-130 |
| Primary APN | 036-101-130 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,130 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,560 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Basement Area | 430 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1256 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MONTARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 16 17 BLOCK 22 MONTARA AMEND & SUPP |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTARA AMEND & SUPP |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HALF MOON BAY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5029 |
| Census Tract | 613600 |
1256 Birch St is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2004.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 370460, MONTARA, CA 94037-0460 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000197183 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1256 BIRCH ST, MONTARA, CA 94037 |
| Document Number | 0000018690 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-018690 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 370460, MONTARA, CA 94037-0460 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1256 Birch St was $6,213, up 7.3% from the year before.
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Unified School District | Cabrillo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $331,458 (+2%) Land $93,212 Building $238,246 | ||
| 2025 | $6,213.00 (+7.34%) | $324,960 Land $91,385 Building $233,575 | |
| 2024 | $5,788.00 (+0.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,736.00 (+3.95%) | $312,344 Land $87,838 Building $224,506 | $1,185,480 |
| 2022 | $5,518.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1256 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1256 Birch St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MONTARA WATER AND SANITARY DISTRICT serves 6,088 people · EPA ID CA4110010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 305 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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