1296 Lowell St, Seaside, CA 93955 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 1296 Lowell St, Seaside, CA 93955

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 834 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$261,000 (May 2008)
Tax Bill	$3,855 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Transfer Sep 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`012-283-026-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`012-283-026-000`
Alternative APN	`012-283-026`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	834 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	834 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage Area	270 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	012-283-026
Street Address	1296 LOWELL ST
City	SEASIDE
State	CA
Zip	93955-5549
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	DEL MONTE HEIGHTS MAP 5 LOT 37 & 39 BLK 46
Legal Subdivision	CASA VERDE VILLAS
Legal Block	46
Legal Lot Number	37,39
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Township / Civil Division	SEASIDE-MONTEREY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3020
Census Tract	13500

Owner

1296 Lowell St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2020.

Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	1296 LOWELL ST, SEASIDE, CA 93955-5549
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 30, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE
Sep 29, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRI EMERALD FINANCIAL GROUP INC
Jul 1, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 30, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 30, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 18, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200834967
Last Transfer Date	Sep 4, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000051987
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Sep 30, 2020
Property Address	1296 LOWELL ST, SEASIDE, CA 93955-5549
Document Number	0000051987
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2020
Instrument	51987
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2020
Title Company	WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	1296 LOWELL ST SEASIDE CA 939555549, SEASIDE, CA 93955-5549

September 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Sep 29, 2020
Property Address	1296 LOWELL ST, SEASIDE, CA 93955-5549
Document Number	0000051714
Map Reference	VOL 2 PG 15
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2020
Instrument	2020051714
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	WESTERN RESOURCES TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1296 LOWELL ST, SEASIDE, CA 93955-5549

Mortgage

Document Number	0000051715
Date	Sep 29, 2020
Instrument	2020051715

Lender

Name	TRI EMERALD FINANCIAL GROUP INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2020
Property Address	1296 LOWELL ST, SEASIDE, CA 93955-5549
Document Number	0000031673
Instrument Date	Jun 18, 2020
Instrument	31673
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2020
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	Living Trust
Address	1296 LOWELL ST SEASIDE CA 939555549, SEASIDE, CA 93955-5549

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1296 Lowell St was $3,855 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$349,671 (+2%) Land $234,457 Building $115,214
2025	$3,855.00 Homeowner's exemption	$342,815 Land $229,860 Building $112,955
2023	$3,572.00 (+1.45%) Homeowner's exemption	$329,505 Land $220,935 Building $108,570
2022	$3,521.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1296 Lowell St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1296 Lowell St 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.

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 923 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Razzolink Fixed Wireless	500 / 250

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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