San Mateo County, California
Montara Real Estate and Local Guide
Montara is a small, semi-rural coastal community on the San Mateo County coast, bordered by open space and known for its beach and historic lighthouse. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Montara best.
About the area
Living in Montara, CA
Home to Point Montara Lighthouse, whose cast-iron tower was first built in 1881 at Cape Cod's Mayo Beach before being relocated to the California coast.
The housing market
Homes in Montara
- About 90% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- About 87% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $1,467,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Montara home
Point Montara Lighthouse
1875 light station whose cast-iron tower was relocated from Cape Cod, now an aid to navigation and a Hostelling International hostel
Montara Mountain
Peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains rising to about 1,898 feet, with fire-road trails and coastal views
Montara State Beach
Nearly one-mile sandy state beach popular with experienced surfers
Rancho Corral de Tierra
Golden Gate National Recreation Area open space surrounding the town with trails climbing Montara Mountain
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.