Monterey County property record for 140 Chaucer Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,049 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $730,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,581 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 016-171-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 016-171-007-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,049 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,049 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,900 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Garage Area | 502 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 140 CHAUCER DR |
|---|---|
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93901-2107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CARMEL PARK NO 1 LOT 11 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARMEL PARK NO 1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
140 Chaucer Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2022.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1087 OLD STAGE RD, SALINAS, CA 93908-9754 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202217174 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 11, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050367 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 Chaucer Dr was $9,581 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 | Salinas City Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Salinas Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $790,173 (+2%) Land $432,972 Building $357,201 | |
| 2025 | $9,581.00 Homeowner's exemption | $774,681 Land $424,483 Building $350,198 |
| 2023 | $8,470.00 (+4.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $744,600 Land $408,000 Building $336,600 |
| 2022 | $8,120.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 140 Chaucer Dr 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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.
The area around 140 Chaucer 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 |
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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 | 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 |
| 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 489 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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