Just renovated throughout with designer finishes, this custom home feels brand new! Set in peaceful Montara minutes from beaches and Pillar Point Harbor, it captures sweeping mountain views including the Pacific Ocean. Inside, dramatic high ceilings and level-5 smooth drywall finish create a modern, airy entry. Formal living and dining rooms flow into a stunning kitchen with new appliances, cabinetry, countertops, tile, lighting and electrical. A casual dining area opens to the family room, while the adjacent deck is perfect for morning coffee or sunset gatherings. The home offers 3 bedrooms, an office, and 3 full baths, along with a versatile backyard shed - ideal for a 2nd office, media lounge, or creative retreat. The spacious primary suite features 2 closets, a beautifully updated bath, and direct yard access, where the patio is already wired for your future hot tub. Large garage, boat/RV parking space, level yards, and generous storage. Exceptional energy features include rooftop solar, Tesla batteries on NEM 2.0 (~12 MWh/year) and a private well - reducing typical utility costs from ~$300/mo to just ~$300/yr, while providing reliable backup power. This is a standout Coastside opportunity - come experience it for yourself!
Sold for $1,525,000
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$1,525,000
525 5th St, Montara, CA 94037
3beds
2,231sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2001
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,525,000 Zestimate®
$684/sqft
$6,017 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,525,000
$1.40M - $1.66M
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Level yardsLarge garageDramatic high ceilingsBeautifully updated bathGenerous storage
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Listed by:
Stephanie Sills 02060529 650-678-5707,
Compass 650-375-1111
Bought with:
Heather Hansen, 01059256
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82040313
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: InvertedFloorPlan, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower2plus, Stone, Tile, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastNook, DiningFamilyCombo, DiningAreainLivingRoom, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Softener
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Tub/Sink, Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Inverted Floor Plan
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,231
- Total interior livable area: 2,231 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), On Street, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure
- Pool features: Other
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 5,000 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 036066250
- Zoning: R10000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Montara
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Sold | $1,525,000-1.6%$684/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Pending sale | $1,550,000$695/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Contingent | $1,550,000$695/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $1,550,000-8.3%$695/sqft |
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| 4/25/2026 | Price change | $1,690,000-2.9%$758/sqft |
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| 3/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,740,000+105.9%$780/sqft |
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| 2/14/2025 | Listing removed | $5,900$3/sqft |
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| 1/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,900-1.7%$3/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Listing removed | $6,000$3/sqft |
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| 9/11/2024 | Listed for rent | $6,000$3/sqft |
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| 8/29/2024 | Listing removed | $6,000$3/sqft |
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| 8/14/2024 | Listed for rent | $6,000$3/sqft |
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| 1/2/2013 | Sold | $845,000-0.5%$379/sqft |
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| 11/22/2012 | Pending sale | $849,000$381/sqft |
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| 11/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $849,000+43.6%$381/sqft |
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| 10/2/2012 | Sold | $591,100-19.5%$265/sqft |
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| 7/27/2012 | Price change | $734,000+26.8%$329/sqft |
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| 6/21/2012 | Listed for sale | $579,000$260/sqft |
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| 4/28/2012 | Listing removed | $579,000$260/sqft |
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| 4/19/2012 | Listed for sale | $579,000$260/sqft |
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| 3/2/2012 | Listing removed | $579,000$260/sqft |
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| 1/31/2012 | Price change | $579,000-7.9%$260/sqft |
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| 5/14/2011 | Price change | $629,000-9.9%$282/sqft |
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| 4/17/2011 | Price change | $698,000-4.1%$313/sqft |
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| 3/20/2011 | Price change | $728,000-8.9%$326/sqft |
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| 1/6/2011 | Listed for sale | $799,000+1231.7%$358/sqft |
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| 5/5/1999 | Sold | $60,000$27/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,634 +6.9% | $1,040,544 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,692 +2.9% | $1,020,142 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,302 +0.9% | $1,000,140 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,177 +0.5% | $980,530 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,110 +0.4% | $961,304 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,055 +2.3% | $951,448 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,756 +7.2% | $932,794 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,904 +2.9% | $914,504 +2% |
| 2017 | $11,565 +1.2% | $896,574 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,427 +0.9% | $878,996 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,320 | $865,794 +2% |
| 2014 | $11,320 | $848,836 -0.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $850,000 +87.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $453,596 |
| 2011 | -- | $453,596 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $441,381 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $442,431 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $433,757 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $425,253 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $416,916 |
| 2005 | -- | $416,916 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $400,728 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $393,385 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $385,672 +517.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $62,424 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $61,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94037
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Farallone View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.9 mi
- 7/10Half Moon Bay High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: CabrilloUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- San Mateo County
- Montara
- 94037
- 525 5th St
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