1479 Nichols Ave, Salinas, CA 93906 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 1479 Nichols Ave, Salinas, CA 93906

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.218 acres (9,500 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$644,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill	$8,377 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Transfer Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`261-242-004-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`261-242-004-000`
Alternative APN	`261-242-004`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,036 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,036 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	9,500 sqft (0.218 acres)
Garage Area	506 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	261-242-004
Street Address	1479 NICHOLS AVE
City	SALINAS
State	CA
Zip	93906-2930
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SANTA LUCIA VILLAGE ADD 3 UNIT 6 LOT 7 BLK 16
Legal Subdivision	SANTA LUCIA VILLAGE ADD 3 UNIT 6
Legal Block	16
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Township / Civil Division	SALINAS
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	200

Owner

1479 Nichols Ave is held in a trust since May 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	9140 LOS NINOS PL, CASTROVILLE, CA 95012-9600
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 24, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 8, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MISSION LOANS LLC
Mar 1, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 30, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Nov 30, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 30, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20237101
Last Transfer Date	May 18, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000015713
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	May 24, 2023
Property Address	1479 NICHOLS AVE, SALINAS, CA 93906-2930
Document Number	0000015713
Map Reference	VOL 7 PG 51
Instrument Date	May 18, 2023
Instrument	2023015713
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 5, 2023

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
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	9140 LOS NINOS PL, CASTROVILLE, CA 95012-9600

March 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Mar 8, 2023
Property Address	1479 NICHOLS AVE, SALINAS, CA 93906-2930
Document Number	0000007101
Map Reference	VOL 7 PG 51
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2023
Instrument	2023007101
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 23, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1479 NICHOLS AVE, SALINAS, CA 93906-2930

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007102
Date	Mar 8, 2023
Instrument	2023007102

Lender

Name	MISSION LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2053

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Property Address	1479 NICHOLS AVE, SALINAS, CA 93906-2930
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 11, 2021
Title Company	TITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1479 NICHOLS AVE, SALINAS, CA 93906-2930

Mortgage

Document Number	0000015405
Date	Mar 1, 2021
Instrument	2021015405

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	334 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2049

November 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2018
Property Address	1479 NICHOLS AVE, SALINAS, CA 93906-2930
Document Number	0000054540
Map Reference	VOL7 PG51
Instrument Date	Nov 29, 2018
Instrument	2018054540
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE CO SALINA

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1479 NICHOLS AVE, SALINAS, CA 93906-2930

Mortgage

Document Number	0000054542
Date	Nov 30, 2018
Instrument	2018054542

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2018
Property Address	1479 NICHOLS AVE, SALINAS, CA 93906-2930
Document Number	0000054541
Instrument Date	Nov 28, 2018
Instrument	54541
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 17, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1479 NICHOLS AVE SALINAS CA 939062930, SALINAS, CA 93906-2930

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1479 Nichols Ave was $8,377, up 9.3% from the year before.

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		$683,416 (+2%) Land $328,974 Building $354,442
2025	$8,377.00 (+9.27%)	$670,017 Land $322,524 Building $347,493
2024	$7,666.00 (+36.28%)
2023	$5,625.00 (+3.86%)	$487,848 Land $214,439 Building $273,409
2022	$5,416.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1479 Nichols Ave 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

The area around 1479 Nichols Ave 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.

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 574 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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