San Mateo County property record for 596 5th St, Montara, CA 94037
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,130 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $11,896 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-067-070 |
| Primary APN | 036-067-070 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,130 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 596 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MONTARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLOCK 56 FARALLONE CITY 1ST 2ND ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | FARALLONE CITY 1ST 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HALF MOON BAY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5034 |
| Census Tract | 613600 |
596 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2002.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 370172, MONTARA, CA 94037-0172 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002226709 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 596 5th St was $11,896 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 | $768,176 (+2%) Land $384,088 Building $384,088 | ||
| 2025 | $11,896.00 Homeowner's exemption | $753,114 Land $376,557 Building $376,557 | |
| 2023 | $10,766.00 (+1.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $723,872 Land $361,936 Building $361,936 | $847,170 |
| 2022 | $10,642.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 596 5th 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 596 5th 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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