Monterey County property record for 1485 Cherokee Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,441 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,008 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 261-411-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 261-411-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,441 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,441 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Area | 473 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Old Parcel Number | 261-411-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1485 CHEROKEE DR |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93906-2626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CRESCENT PARK UNIT NO 5 TRACT NO 507 LOT 2 BLK 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRESCENT |
| Legal Tract | 507 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
1485 Cherokee Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2026.
Source: Monterey County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1485 CHEROKEE DR, SALINAS, CA 93906-2626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024077 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1485 CHEROKEE DR, SALINAS, CA 93906-2626 |
| Document Number | 0000024077 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624077 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1485 Cherokee Dr was $1,008.
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 | $85,090 (+2%) Land $17,298 Building $67,792 | |
| 2025 | $1,008.00 Homeowner's exemption | $83,422 Land $16,959 Building $66,463 |
| 2023 | $892.00 (+4.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $80,184 Land $16,301 Building $63,883 |
| 2022 | $856.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1485 Cherokee 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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 1485 Cherokee Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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.
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 811 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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