San Mateo County property record for 500 3rd St, Montara, CA 94037
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,910 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $980,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $17,041 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-065-200 |
| Primary APN | 036-065-200 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,910 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,390 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,290 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 500 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | MONTARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94037-9878 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 52 FARALLONE CITY 1ST ADD RSM 4/29 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARALLONE CITY 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HALF MOON BAY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5028 |
| Census Tract | 613600 |
500 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 3RD ST, MONTARA, CA 94037-9878 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201698866 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000130845 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 3rd St was $17,041 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,160,115 (+2%) Land $828,655 Building $331,460 | ||
| 2025 | $17,041.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,137,368 Land $812,407 Building $324,961 | |
| 2023 | $16,306.00 (+5.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,093,205 Land $780,861 Building $312,344 | $1,314,450 |
| 2022 | $15,511.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 3rd 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 500 3rd St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 558 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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