Living in Montara
A quiet Coastside town between Devil’s Slide and Moss Beach, with Montara Mountain behind it and a state beach in front. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
Video Tours
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A Short History
- The name Montara appears on U.S. Coast Survey maps by 1869.
- Point Montara Light began as a fog signal station in 1875.
- The Ocean Shore Railroad stopped here from 1905 until it closed in 1920.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
Highway 1 is the main road, north through the Tom Lantos Tunnels to Pacifica and south to Half Moon Bay. SamTrans buses run along Highway 1 on the Coastside. See commute times to each job center.
Montara School Ratings
Overall Niche grades for public schools in Montara, from the 2027 Niche rankings. Tap a school for its full Niche profile.
| School | Grades | Students | Niche grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farallone View Elementary School | K-5 | 177 | B+ |
Source: Niche, pulled November 14, 2026. A school listed under a city is located there; which school serves a home depends on district attendance boundaries.
Homes for Sale in Montara
Three current listings, updated automatically from the MLS. Tap a home for photos and details.
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Listing data from MLSListings Inc. through IDX, shown with each listing broker. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and listings may be held by brokerages other than Coldwell Banker.
Montara Market Report
Home sales for Montara pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS. Figures cover full calendar months.
Last month, single family homes
October 2026
Last 3 months by home type
August to October 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | 7 | $1.54M | $648 |
| Condominiums | 0 | No sales | No sales |
| Townhouses | 0 | No sales | No sales |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How Montara compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Montara postal city, by close of escrow date, pulled November 14, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
Montara FAQ
What does the Montara market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in Montara over the last month, the last 3 months and the last 12 months, pulled directly from MLSListings. Every street prices differently, so ask Joseph for numbers on your area or price range.
How far is Montara from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from Montara to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my Montara home worth?
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Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a Montara postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 14, 2026
- Montara, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
Montara Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
