Historic coastal character meets expansive space at 496 6th Street in Montara. Set between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay, the former Montara Grammar School is near Montara State Beach, Gray Whale Cove, Montara Mountain trails and Point Montara Lighthouse. The property offers 10,426 sq ft of total building area on 29,982 sq ft of land, with 8 bathrooms and 3 kitchens. Highlights include a large auditorium with an elevated stage, adjacent patio and gardens, dance studio space, offices and a catering warming kitchen. Upstairs, former classrooms include a foyer, bedrooms and an open family/dining area with a fireplace. Four parcels serve as a gated parking lot accommodating 20+ cars. Previously used as a residence and dance school, prior listings described a use permit allowing weddings and community events. Reported zoning is R10006; planning designation is R-1/S-17/DR/CD, with Single-Family Residential, S-17, Design Review and Coastal Development requirements. Buyers should verify zoning, existing permit conditions and proposed uses with San Mateo County. Explore the possibilities of this distinctive coastal property.
An exceptional 5-acre coastal estate, in desirable Montara's Sunshine Valley, where privacy, natural beauty, and country living meet. A long paver driveway surrounded by cypress trees and peaceful grounds creates a secluded setting. The 2,000+ sq ft residence features vaulted ceilings and a strong connection to the surrounded nature via decks on both levels with private hot tub and seating areas. The reverse floor plan has includes a living room with Jerusalem limestone fireplace and locally sourced stone hearth, kitchen, dining area, and primary bedroom with private office. The lower level offers a family room, second bedroom and bath, space for guests or a home office, plus a newly renovated laundry/kitchen area. A detached three-car garage with additional rooms for an office or guests. Meander down the path to the natrual light-filled yurt nestled in on the far side. The grounds include an extensive solar system which can operate the whole property with automatic switch to Tesla Powerwalls. Complete your country lifestyle with a chicken coop, horse paddock/shelters, fenced arena, and space for a vegetable garden. Surrounded by 4,000 acres of GGNRA land. Nestled into one of the best weather zones on the coast yet convenient striking distance to SF or Silicon Valley.
Tucked onto an oversized lot in one of Montara's most sought-after neighborhoods, this beautifully appointed 4-bedroom, 3-bath home delivers the rare combination of space, flexibility, and an unbeatable location on the California Coastside. Step outside and you're minutes from miles of open-space hiking and biking trails winding through Montara Mountain, with a short, easy walk to Farallone View elementary school and the Coastsides most iconic beach. Inside, an open and flexible floor plan invites you to live how you choose, lending itself beautifully to reconfiguration as a two-unit home for multigenerational living, a private guest retreat, or potential rental income. Generous use of south-facing windows and doors floods the interior with natural light. At the heart of the home, the main great room features handsome built-in shelving and a cozy fireplace. The primary suite is a true escape, with vaulted ceilings and a spacious en suite bath. Expansive decks extend the living space outdoors, overlooking a large, private backyard with multiple mature fruit trees, including apple, pear, and lemon, made for entertaining, gardening, or simply soaking in the coastal air. A rare offering on one of the street's most desirable neighborhoods. This is coastal living at its best!
Welcome to 551 4th Street! Ocean and Montara mountain views and with community charm found in this lovely town, all in a beautifully updated home. A covered porch, front patio, and formal entry open to rich hardwood floors throughout. The main living area centers on a wood-burning fireplace and flows into an updated gourmet kitchen with gas cooktop, dining bar, pantry, and garden window. A main-floor office/den adds flexibility, while the spacious primary suite impresses with a private ocean-view balcony, an updated bathroom with shower and walk-in closet. A guest bedroom and full bath complete the main level. Downstairs offers two more bedrooms, a full hall bath, laundry, a family room with wood-burning stove, and a convenient kitchenette ideal for guests or extended stays. Enjoy the back deck and coastal living just minutes from Montara State Beach.
Montara is located in California. Montara, California has a population of 2,879. Montara is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 13.98% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 35.93%.
The median household income in Montara, California is $165,722. The median household income for the surrounding county is $136,837 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Montara is 55.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 69.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 44.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 27.3 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
