San Mateo County property record for 542 Sierra St, Moss Beach, CA 94038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,504 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-063-160 |
| Primary APN | 037-063-160 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,320 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 950 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 820 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 542 SIERRA ST |
|---|---|
| City | MOSS BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94038-9609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 32 MOSS BEACH HEIGHTS RSM 6/8 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOSS BEACH HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HALF MOON BAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 613600 |
Source: San Mateo County records · APN 037-063-160
Assessment roll updated July 30, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 68, MOSS BEACH, CA 94038-0068 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000073621 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: San Mateo County records · Assessment roll updated July 30, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Unified School District | Cabrillo Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $191,182 (+2%) Land $21,181 Building $170,001 | ||
| 2025 | $4,504.00 (+12.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $187,434 (+4.04%) Land $20,766 Building $166,668 | |
| 2023 | $4,013.00 (-2.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $180,157 Land $19,960 Building $160,197 | $1,070,100 |
| 2022 | $4,130.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1996 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Cruzio Internet, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 274 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MONTARA WATER AND SANITARY DISTRICT serves 6,088 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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