3 beds · 3 baths · 2,070 sqft
Coldwell Banker Realty
3 homes in Montara · Listings updated every 2 minutes.
3 beds · 3 baths · 2,070 sqft
Coldwell Banker Realty
4 beds · 3 baths · 1,975 sqft
Ocean Element Real Estate
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,620 sqft
Coldwell Banker Realty

Montara is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Mateo County, California, United States. The population was 2,833 at the 2020 census. Nearby communities include Moss Beach and Princeton-by-the-Sea.
Montara is a community in California offering diverse housing options and local amenities. The city provides residents with access to quality schools, parks, shopping, and dining, making it an attractive option for homebuyers seeking comfortable living in California.
Today, Montara has 3 homes for sale at a median price of $1,475,000, typically selling in about 59 days. Families here choose from 1 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Homes in Montara carry a median list price of $1.5M. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $658. The median price moved from $1.5M in October 2025 to $1.5M in June 2026, a 1.5% decrease over six months.
The typical listing reaches pending status in about 27 days. Right now 3 homes are on the market in Montara. No new listings came on the market here in the last 30 days.
Single family homes account for essentially all of the current inventory. Farallone View Elementary leads local schools with a Topfind School Score of 9. Montara sits within the 94037 ZIP code.
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Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. 100% of current listings have been up for more than 30 days, and the typical home takes about 59 days to sell. At the same time, supply sits at 3.0 months, roughly in step with demand, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers have room to negotiate price and terms, while sellers should price sharply and present well to stand out.
Median Home Price
$1.48M
Chart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.0 months of supply
Balanced Supply3 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~59 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options.
Inventory Distribution
A larger share of listings has been up beyond 30 days, which typically means more room to negotiate on those longer-listed homes.
Housing Tenure in Montara
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
90%
Homeowners
10%
Renters
Homeownership is 34.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
1,061 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $-211K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$-211K)
Price Reductions
1 listings have reduced their price
33% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.9% (~$87K)
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There are currently 3 homes for sale in Montara, ranging from $1,299,999 to $1,599,000.
The median list price in Montara is $1,475,000. Price per square foot averages $665.
Homes in Montara currently average 59 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.
Current conditions point to a buyer's market. 1 active listings have reduced their asking price, which signals where sellers are willing to negotiate.
Montara has 1 school rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score, which grades every California school on academics, growth, and environment.