Monterey County property record for 1281 Hilby Ave, Seaside, CA 93955
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 697 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,431 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 012-343-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 012-343-015-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 697 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 697 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Old Parcel Number | 012-343-015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1281 HILBY AVE |
| City | SEASIDE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93955-5422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEL MONTE HEIGHTS MAP 6 LOT 7 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASA VERDE VILLAS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 13600 |
1281 Hilby Ave is held in a trust since February 2020.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1232 VALLEJO ST, SEASIDE, CA 93955-5610 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARVEST BANK |
| Aug 16, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage OPES ADVISORS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20207848 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000038337 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1281 HILBY AVE, SEASIDE, CA 93955-5422 |
| Document Number | 0000007848 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 33 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020007848 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1281 HILBY AVE, SEASIDE, CA 93955-5422 |
| Document Number | 0000007849 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020007849 |
| Name | ARVEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1281 HILBY AVE, SEASIDE, CA 93955-5422 |
| Document Number | 0000043613 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 43613 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $456.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1281 HILBY AVE SEASIDE CA 939555422, SEASIDE, CA 93955-5422 |
| Document Number | 43614 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 43614 |
| Name | OPES ADVISORS |
|---|---|
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 15, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 Hilby Ave was $6,431.
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 | $574,486 (+2%) Land $351,385 Building $223,101 | |
| 2025 | $6,431.00 | $563,223 Land $344,496 Building $218,727 |
| 2023 | $5,937.00 (+1.4%) | $541,355 Land $331,120 Building $210,235 |
| 2022 | $5,855.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1281 Hilby Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 1281 Hilby Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 841 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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