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$1,276,209$788 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $130,000 on Oct 28, 2020

286 5TH ST

MONTARA, CA 94037
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,620 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · Oct 28, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,711 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,045,418 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$522,709
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$522,709
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,024,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,362,780

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySAN MATEO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Farallone View Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Half Moon Bay High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 mi
M
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.1 mi

District: Cabrillo Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94037These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.31
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.481

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,507
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.534 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$168,153
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$207,860
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

286 5th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Montara 94037
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in San Mateo County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Montara 94037
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Montara 94037
  • Newer than 71% of homes in San Mateo County

What homes are worth in Montara 94037

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$888K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Montara 94037.

How it measures up in Montara 94037

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montara 94037.

Estimated value$1,276,209
CheaperTypical $1,461,495Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$788
CheaperTypical $811Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,620 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,890 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 286 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontara 94037San Mateo County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,276,20924% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$78844% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,620 ft²35% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac3% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than197244% of homes71% of homes

About 286 5th St

How much is 286 5th St, Montara, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 286 5th St, Montara, CA is $1,276,209 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,212,031 to $1,340,387. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 286 5th St, Montara, CA last sell?

286 5th St, Montara, CA last sold on Oct 28, 2020 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 286 5th St, Montara, CA?

286 5th St, Montara, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,620 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 286 5th St, Montara, CA built?

286 5th St, Montara, CA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 286 5th St, Montara, CA?

286 5th St, Montara, CA is assigned to Farallone View Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Half Moon Bay High School (high), rated C; Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Cabrillo Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 286 5th St, Montara, CA compare to other homes in Montara 94037?

Among the 1,045 homes in Montara 94037, it is worth more than 24% of them ($1,276,209 against a typical $1,461,495), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($788 against a typical $811), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,620 ft² against a typical 1,890 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1972 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of San Mateo County, it is worth more than 40% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 286 5th St, Montara, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 286 5th St, Montara, CA was $15,711. The county assessed it at $1,045,418.

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