Monterey County property record for 1291 Hilltop Dr, Salinas, CA 93905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,928 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,126 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 004-643-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-643-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,928 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,928 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,300 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Garage Area | 434 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 004-643-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1291 HILLTOP DR |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93905-2234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HILLTOP TERRACE LOT 3 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLTOP TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
1291 Hilltop Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2007.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1291 HILLTOP DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-2234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000096058 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1291 HILLTOP DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-2234 |
| Document Number | 0000026390 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626390 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust, 212 |
| Address | 1291 HILLTOP DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-2234 |
| Document Number | 0000026390, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626390 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.43% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1291 Hilltop Dr was $2,126 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $173,858 (+2%) Land $24,489 Building $149,369 | |
| 2025 | $2,126.00 Homeowner's exemption | $170,450 Land $24,009 Building $146,441 |
| 2023 | $2,140.00 (+11.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $163,833 Land $23,078 Building $140,755 |
| 2022 | $1,926.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1291 Hilltop Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1291 Hilltop Dr 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 593 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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