Monterey County property record for 131 John St, Salinas, CA 93901 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Motel |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
| Square Footage | 13,662 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 22,329 sqft (0.512 acres) |
| Last Sale | $5,050,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $67,741.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 002-354-034-000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 13,662 sqft Gross Area |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Fire Resistance Class | Buildings having wood or wood and steel frames. |
| Lot Area | 22,329 sqft (0.512 acres) |
| Street Address | 131 JOHN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93901-3337 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail > Motel |
| Legal Description | VOL 18 PAR MAPS PG 137 PAR 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PM 18 137 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Minor Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Monterey County records · APN 002-354-034-000
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 LA CUESTA DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4710 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 06, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BANK |
| Mar 06, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Second Mortgage SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BANK |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Small Business Association Mortgage COGENT BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202169223 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012296 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Property Address | 131 JOHN ST, SALINAS, CA 93901-3337 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 JOHN ST, SALINAS, CA 93901-3337 |
| Document Number | 0000007722 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 06, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024007722 |
| Name | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA CRUZ, CA 95061 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Property Address | 131 JOHN ST, SALINAS, CA 93901-3337 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 JOHN ST, SALINAS, CA 93901-3337 |
| Document Number | 0000007725 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 06, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024007725 |
| Name | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA CRUZ, CA 95061 |
| Type | Stand Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 131 JOHN ST, SALINAS, CA 93901-3337 |
| Document Number | 0000069223 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 137 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021069223 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 LA CUESTA DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4710 |
| Document Number | 0000069224 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021069224 |
| Name | COGENT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Small Business Association Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 0000069227 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021069227 |
| Name | BABARIA LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SAN JUAN, PR 00939 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Monterey County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,527,421 (+1.81%) Land $2,706,080 Building $2,821,341 | |
| 2025 | $67,741.00 (+12.56%) | $5,429,170 (+3.56%) Land $2,653,020 Building $2,776,150 |
| 2023 | $60,182.00 (+3.75%) | $5,242,340 Land $2,550,000 Building $2,692,340 |
| 2022 | $58,007.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Monterey County (06053C), updated July 15, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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