San Mateo County property record for 140 Cortez Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $187,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $9,264 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 048-014-260 |
| Primary APN | 048-014-260 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,190 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 140 CORTEZ AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HALF MOON BAY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94019-5323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 1 SOUTH BALBOA TR RSM 5/6 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BALBOA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HALF MOON BAY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 613502 |
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 CORTEZ AVE, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019-5323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200219055 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045127 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 140 CORTEZ AVE, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019-5323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE PIRT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 CORTEZ AVE, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019-5323 |
| Document Number | 0000059845 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-059845 |
| Name | SAN MATEO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $717,742 (+2%) Land $355,391 Building $362,351 | ||
| 2025 | $9,264.00 (+11.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $703,670 (+4.04%) Land $348,423 Building $355,247 | |
| 2023 | $8,298.00 (+2.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $676,350 Land $334,895 Building $341,455 | $1,498,140 |
| 2022 | $8,099.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | COASTSIDE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves 19,033 people · EPA ID CA4110011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 234 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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