San Mateo County property record for 72 Pope Rd, La Honda, CA 94020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.373 acres (16,257 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $333,000 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,751 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 083-190-140 |
| Primary APN | 083-190-140 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,230 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Basement Area | 360 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 16,257 sqft (0.373 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 72 POPE RD |
|---|---|
| City | LA HONDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94020-9766 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL 54 ASSESSORS MAP NO 3 53 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HALF MOON BAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 613800 |
72 Pope Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 1998.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 205, LA HONDA, CA 94020-0205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998172083 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 4, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000155444 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Pope Rd was $5,751 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 | La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $529,270 (+2%) Land $359,781 Building $169,489 | ||
| 2025 | $5,751.00 Homeowner's exemption | $518,893 Land $352,727 Building $166,166 | |
| 2023 | $5,296.00 (+1.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $498,745 Land $339,031 Building $159,714 | $759,960 |
| 2022 | $5,213.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Pope Rd 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1982–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2012 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 72 Pope Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · lower than 67% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | COUNTY SERVICE AREA 7 serves 300 people · EPA ID CA4100509 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2025 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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