Monterey County property record for 1240 8th St, Monterey, CA 93940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 824 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $2,827 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-853-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-853-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 824 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 824 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Old Parcel Number | 001-853-004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1240 8TH ST |
| City | MONTEREY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93940-3606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OAK GROVE ADD LOT 14 BLK 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK GROVE ADD |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 13000 |
1240 8th St is held in a trust since May 2007.
Source: Monterey County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 128 W H ST, BENICIA, CA 94510-3127 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199525923 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3231 / 901 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 25, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1240 8TH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3606 |
| Document Number | 0000017562 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17562 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 128 W H ST BENICIA CA 945103127, BENICIA, CA 94510-3127 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1240 8th St was $2,827.
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Municipality | Monterey City |
| Unified School District | Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $231,254 (+2%) Land $214,138 Building $17,116 | |
| 2025 | $2,827.00 | $226,721 Land $209,940 Building $16,781 |
| 2023 | $2,447.00 (+1.41%) | $217,919 Land $201,789 Building $16,130 |
| 2022 | $2,413.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1240 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1240 8th St 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 152 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.
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