1516 Cougar Dr, Salinas, CA 93905 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 1516 Cougar Dr, Salinas, CA 93905

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,549 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.116 acres (5,029 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$275,000 (Sep 2008)
Tax Bill$4,564 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN153-572-001-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN153-572-001-000
Alternative APN
  • 153-572-001

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,549 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,549 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area5,029 sqft (0.116 acres)
Garage Area443 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number153-572-001
Street Address1516 COUGAR DR
CitySALINAS
StateCA
Zip93905-4720
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBELLA VISTA II UNIT NO 3 SUBDIVISION VOL 21 C&T PG 2 TR 1335 LOT 4 BLK 12
Legal SubdivisionBELLA VISTA II UNIT NO 3 SUBDIVISION
Legal Tract1335
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionMONTEREY CA
Township / Civil DivisionSALINAS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract10605

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1516 COUGAR DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4720
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 17, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 17, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 19, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200860737
Last Transfer DateOct 30, 2012
Transfer Doc0000066531
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMONTEREY CA
Property Address1516 COUGAR DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4720
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1516 COUGAR DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4720

Mortgage

Document Number0000000283
DateJan 4, 2021
Instrument2021000283
Lender
NameSIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFOLSOM, CA 95630
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMonterey County
MunicipalitySalinas City
Elementary School DistrictAlisal Union Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School DistrictSalinas Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$354,117 (+2%) Land $128,767 Building $225,350
2025$4,564.00 (-1.36%)$347,175 (+4.04%) Land $126,243 Building $220,932
2023$4,627.00 (+10.83%)$333,695 Land $121,342 Building $212,353
2022$4,175.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemALCO WATER SERVICE
private · serves 56,253 people · EPA ID CA2710001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 275 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Razzolink
Fixed Wireless
500 / 250
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
300 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

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