1531 Cougar Dr, Salinas, CA 93905 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 1531 Cougar Dr, Salinas, CA 93905

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,549 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$211,500 (Jul 2012)
Tax Bill$3,464 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN153-573-023-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN153-573-023-000
Alternative APN
  • 153-573-023

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
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Garage Area443 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number153-573-023
Street Address1531 COUGAR DR
CitySALINAS
StateCA
Zip93905-4723
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBELLA VISTA II UNIT NO 3 SUBDIVISION VOL 21 C&T PG 2 TR 1335 LOT 23 BLK 13
Legal SubdivisionBELLA VISTA II UNIT NO 3 SUBDIVISION
Legal Tract1335
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number23
JurisdictionMONTEREY CA
Township / Civil DivisionSALINAS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract10605

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1531 COUGAR DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4723
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 27, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 27, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 18, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201243280
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMONTEREY CA
Property Address1531 COUGAR DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4723
Document Number0000026786
Instrument DateJun 1, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 17, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE SALINAS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1531 COUGAR DR SALINAS CA 939054723, SALINAS, CA 93905-4723

Mortgage

Document Number0000026786
DateJun 5, 2020
Instrument26786
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJun 4, 2040

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$265,265 (+2%) Land $75,357 Building $189,908
2025$3,464.00 (-1.51%)$260,065 (+4.04%) Land $73,880 Building $186,185
2023$3,517.00 (+10.74%)$249,968 Land $71,012 Building $178,956
2022$3,176.00

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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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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