1281 5th St, Monterey, CA 93940 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 1281 5th St, Monterey, CA 93940

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,891 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.092 acres (4,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$592,000 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill	$9,436 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2019 Transfer Jul 2019 Transfer + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-839-009-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-839-009-000`
Alternative APN	`001-839-009`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,891 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 2023
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
Garage Area	152 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	001-839-009
Street Address	1281 5TH ST
City	MONTEREY
State	CA
Zip	93940-3508
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Description	OAK GROVE ADD LOT 5 BLK 9
Legal Subdivision	OAK GROVE ADD
Legal Block	9
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Township / Civil Division	SEASIDE-MONTEREY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	13000

Owner

1281 5th St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2019.

Source: Monterey County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 2500, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-2500
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 26, 2019	Affidavit of Death, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jul 26, 2019	Affidavit of Death, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jul 26, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jul 26, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jul 26, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
May 4, 2018	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 16, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 26, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 26, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 24, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201931267
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 28, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000031266
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jul 26, 2019
Property Address	1281 5TH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3508
Document Number	0000031264
Instrument Date	Jul 18, 2019
Instrument	31264
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2019
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	1281 5TH ST MONTEREY CA 939403508, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3508

July 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jul 26, 2019
Property Address	1281 5TH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3508
Document Number	0000031265
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2019
Instrument	31265
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2019
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8790 ARCHER RD PRUNEDALE CA 939078741, PRUNEDALE, CA 93907-8741

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jul 26, 2019
Property Address	1281 5TH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3508
Document Number	0000031266
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2019
Instrument	31266
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2019
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	60 W ALISAL ST #18 SALINAS CA 939012719, 18, SALINAS, CA 93901-2719

July 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jul 26, 2019
Property Address	1281 5TH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3508
Document Number	0000031267
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2019
Instrument	31267
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2019
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$651.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	PO BOX 2500 LOS BANOS CA 936352500, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-2500

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jul 26, 2019
Property Address	1281 5TH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3508
Document Number	0000031268
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2019
Instrument	31268
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2019
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	PO BOX 2500 LOS BANOS CA 936352500, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-2500

May 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	May 4, 2018
Property Address	1281 5TH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3508
Document Number	0000019589
Instrument Date	Apr 23, 2018
Instrument	19589
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	8790 ARCHER RD PRUNEDALE CA 939078741, PRUNEDALE, CA 93907-8741

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Oct 16, 2017
Property Address	1281 5TH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3508
Document Number	0000057797
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2017
Instrument	57797
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	8790 ARCHER RD PRUNEDALE CA 939078741, PRUNEDALE, CA 93907-8741

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 5th St was $9,436.

Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Monterey County
Municipality	Monterey City
Unified School District	Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$816,442 (+2%) Land $446,205 Building $370,237
2025	$9,436.00	$800,434 Land $437,456 Building $362,978
2023	$7,502.00 (+11.32%)	$684,295 Land $420,470 Building $263,825
2022	$6,739.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1281 5th 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1281 5th 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 217 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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