131 Chestnut St, Salinas, CA 93901 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 131 Chestnut St, Salinas, CA 93901

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,625 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size	0.149 acres (6,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$695,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$9,389 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2017 Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`002-452-017-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`002-452-017-000`
Alternative APN	`002-452-017`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,625 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,625 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1924
Effective Year Built	Effective 1924
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,500 sqft (0.149 acres)
Garage Area	468 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	002-452-017
Street Address	131 CHESTNUT ST
City	SALINAS
State	CA
Zip	93901-3206
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SPRINGS 1ST ADD TO SALINAS LOT 20 BLK 18
Legal Subdivision	SPRINGS 1ST ADD TO SALINAS
Legal Block	18
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Township / Civil Division	SALINAS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	1200

Owner

131 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	131 CHESTNUT ST, SALINAS, CA 93901-3206
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 27, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Aug 5, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI STAR ONE CU
Aug 29, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 5, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 5, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 21, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202039122
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 29, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000038302
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Property Address	131 CHESTNUT ST, SALINAS, CA 93901-3206
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000065259
Date	Nov 27, 2017
Instrument	2017065259

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2047

August 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Aug 5, 2020
Property Address	131 CHESTNUT ST, SALINAS, CA 93901-3206
Document Number	0000039122
Instrument Date	Jul 29, 2020
Instrument	39122
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2020
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$765.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	131 CHESTNUT ST SALINAS CA 939013206, SALINAS, CA 93901-3206

Mortgage

Document Number	39123
Date	Aug 5, 2020
Instrument	39123

Lender

Name	STAR ONE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SUNNYVALE, CA 94088

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 4, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.75%

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Aug 29, 2018
Property Address	131 CHESTNUT ST, SALINAS, CA 93901-3206
Document Number	0000038302
Instrument Date	Aug 27, 2018
Instrument	38302
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 12, 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	Revocable Trust
Address	131 CHESTNUT ST SALINAS CA 939013206, SALINAS, CA 93901-3206

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 131 Chestnut St was $9,389.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Monterey County
Municipality	Salinas City
Elementary School District	Salinas City Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School District	Salinas Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$767,334 (+2%) Land $331,223 Building $436,111
2025	$9,389.00	$752,289 Land $324,729 Building $427,560
2023	$8,303.00 (+3.85%)	$723,078 Land $312,120 Building $410,958
2022	$7,995.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 131 Chestnut 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 131 Chestnut St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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	CWSC SALINAS private · serves 114,286 people · EPA ID CA2710010
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 373 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, Verizon.

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