Monterey County property record for 1278 First Ave, Salinas, CA 93905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,459 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,406 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 004-192-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-192-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,459 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,459 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,200 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Old Parcel Number | 004-192-019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1278 FIRST AVE |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93905-2719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP OF C TYNAN ALISAL SUBD SW 50 FT OF NW 203 FT OF LOT 13 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP OF C TYNAN ALISAL SUBD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1058 POLK ST, SALINAS, CA 93906-3519 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010636 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1278 FIRST AVE, SALINAS, CA 93905-2719 |
| Document Number | 0000012484 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 94 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023012484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1058 POLK ST, SALINAS, CA 93906-3519 |
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Municipality | Salinas City |
| Elementary School District | Alisal Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Salinas Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $673,866 (+2%) Land $318,362 Building $355,504 | |
| 2025 | $8,406.00 (+783.91%) | $660,654 (+882.34%) Land $312,120 Building $348,534 |
| 2023 | $951.00 (+10.84%) | $67,253 Land $15,507 Building $51,746 |
| 2022 | $858.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ALCO WATER SERVICE private · serves 56,253 people · EPA ID CA2710001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 701 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
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