Monterey County property record for 1522 Cougar Dr, Salinas, CA 93905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,353 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,590 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $286,000 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $6,121 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 153-572-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 153-572-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,353 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,353 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 4,590 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Garage Area | 453 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Old Parcel Number | 153-572-004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1522 COUGAR DR |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93905-4724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BELLA VISTA II UNIT NO 3 SUBDIVISION VOL 21 C&T PG 2 TR 1335 LOT 7 BLK 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLA VISTA II UNIT NO 3 SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 1335 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10605 |
1522 Cougar Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2003.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1522 COUGAR DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200127443 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000087476 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Property Address | 1522 COUGAR DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4724 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000020503 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020020503 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1522 Cougar Dr was $6,121 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 | Alisal Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Salinas Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $486,978 (+2%) Land $241,452 Building $245,526 | |
| 2025 | $6,121.00 Homeowner's exemption | $477,430 Land $236,718 Building $240,712 |
| 2023 | $6,196.00 (+10.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $458,893 Land $227,527 Building $231,366 |
| 2022 | $5,585.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1522 Cougar 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 | 2 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 1522 Cougar 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 | ALCO WATER SERVICE private · serves 56,253 people · EPA ID CA2710001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2022 |
| Lead | Under 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 275 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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