San Mateo County property record for 879 Tierra Alta St, Moss Beach, CA 94038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $314,000 (Dec 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $12,006 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-074-210 |
| Primary APN | 037-074-210 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,490 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,340 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 530 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 530 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 879 TIERRA ALTA ST |
|---|---|
| City | MOSS BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94038-9719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 17 & 18 BLK 21 MOSS BEACH HEIGHTS RSM 6/8 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOSS BEACH HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,18 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HALF MOON BAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 613600 |
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 879 TIERRA ALTA ST, MOSS BEACH, CA 94038-9719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1993222747 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000121843 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $544,342 (+2%) Land $272,171 Building $272,171 | ||
| 2025 | $12,006.00 (+28.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $533,670 (+4.04%) Land $266,835 Building $266,835 | |
| 2023 | $9,313.00 (-7.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $512,948 Land $256,474 Building $256,474 | $1,235,880 |
| 2022 | $10,061.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 64% of the US · lower than 78% 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 | 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 329 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Cruzio.
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