San Mateo County property record for 1256 Cedar St, Montara, CA 94037
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,414 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $13,169 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-103-310 |
| Primary APN | 036-103-310 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,640 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,290 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 710 sqft |
| Basement Area | 650 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,375 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 650 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1256 CEDAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | MONTARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 15 16 17 BLK 21 AMEND & SUPP MAP OF MONTARA RSM 5/35 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTARA |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HALF MOON BAY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5041 |
| Census Tract | 613600 |
1256 Cedar St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2010.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1256 CEDAR ST, MONTARA, CA 94037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009162886 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000029866 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1256 Cedar St was $13,169.
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 | $862,388 (+2%) Land $431,194 Building $431,194 | ||
| 2025 | $13,169.00 | $845,480 Land $422,740 Building $422,740 | |
| 2023 | $12,172.00 (+1.16%) | $812,650 Land $406,325 Building $406,325 | $1,331,190 |
| 2022 | $12,033.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1256 Cedar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 Cedar 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 152 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Cruzio.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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