Monterey County property record for 1242 Sylvan Rd, Monterey, CA 93940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,390 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.428 acres (18,677 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Jan 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,172 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 101-131-024-000 |
| Primary APN | 101-131-024-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,390 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,390 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 18,677 sqft (0.428 acres) |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 101-131-024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1242 SYLVAN RD |
| City | MONTEREY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93940-4943 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | ASSRS RESUB OF L 24 25 26 & 27 D M FAIRWAYS L 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | REVISION #1 DEL MONTE FAIRWAYS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,23 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 13200 |
1242 Sylvan Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 1999.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1242 SYLVAN RD, MONTEREY, CA 93940-4943 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19994851 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 13, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000040616 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Sylvan Rd was $3,172 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Unified School District | Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $288,220 (+2%) Land $45,004 Building $243,216 | |
| 2025 | $3,172.00 Homeowner's exemption | $282,570 Land $44,122 Building $238,448 |
| 2023 | $3,004.00 (+1.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $271,599 Land $42,409 Building $229,190 |
| 2022 | $2,962.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1242 Sylvan Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1242 Sylvan Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 182 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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