Monterey County property record for 1157 Birch Ave, Seaside, CA 93955
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 838 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,533 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 012-072-034-000 |
| Primary APN | 012-072-034-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 838 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 838 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Garage Area | 162 sqft |
| Old Parcel Number | 012-072-034 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1157 BIRCH AVE |
| City | SEASIDE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93955-4405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 1 HOT SPRING TRACT E 14 FT OF LOT 4 & W 26 FT OF LOT 6 BLK 13 & 1/2 ALLEY ADJ |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP 1 HOT SPRING |
| Legal Tract | E |
| Legal Block | 13,1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,6 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
1157 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1997.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1157 BIRCH AVE, SEASIDE, CA 93955-4405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199748652 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3562 / 263 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000029083 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1157 Birch Ave was $2,533.
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Municipality | Seaside City |
| Unified School District | Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $223,517 (+2%) Land $119,741 Building $103,776 | |
| 2025 | $2,533.00 | $219,136 Land $117,394 Building $101,742 |
| 2023 | $2,363.00 (+1.37%) | $210,630 Land $112,837 Building $97,793 |
| 2022 | $2,331.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1157 Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1157 Birch Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY private · serves 128,928 people · EPA ID CA2710004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,096 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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