San Mateo County property record for 972 Sonora Ave, El Granada, CA 94018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $8,812 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-343-380 |
| Primary APN | 037-343-380 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 972 SONORA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL GRANADA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 38 BLK 3 PRINCETON BY THE SEA ADDN NO 1 RSM 69/20 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRINCETON BY THE SEA |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HALF MOON BAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 613502 |
972 Sonora Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2003.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 972 SONORA AVE, EL GRANADA, CA 94018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 | Jan 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20027381 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 14, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000106314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 972 Sonora Ave was $8,812 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 | $678,056 (+2%) Land $339,028 Building $339,028 | ||
| 2025 | $8,812.00 Homeowner's exemption | $664,762 Land $332,381 Building $332,381 | |
| 2023 | $7,889.00 (+2.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $638,950 Land $319,475 Building $319,475 | $1,130,040 |
| 2022 | $7,696.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 972 Sonora Ave 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 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 972 Sonora Ave 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% 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 | COASTSIDE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves 19,033 people · EPA ID CA4110011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 284 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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