Monterey County property record for 1540 Cougar Dr, Salinas, CA 93905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,353 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,647 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,109 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage Feb 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 153-572-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 153-572-008-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4,647 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Garage Area | 453 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Old Parcel Number | 153-572-008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1540 COUGAR DR |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93905-4725 |
| 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 11 BLK 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLA VISTA II UNIT NO 3 SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 1335 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10605 |
1540 Cougar Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2004.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1522 CONSTITUTION BLVD, SALINAS, CA 93905-3803 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage M LEWIS |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004109493 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000110082 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Property Address | 1540 COUGAR DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4725 |
| Document Number | 0000030206 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1540 COUGAR DR SALINAS CA 939054725, SALINAS, CA 93905-4725 |
| Document Number | 0000030206 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 30206 |
| Name | M LEWIS |
|---|---|
| Address | WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1540 COUGAR DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4725 |
| Document Number | 0000008431 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1287 N MAIN ST #106 SALINAS CA 939062859, 106, SALINAS, CA 93906-2859 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1540 COUGAR DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4725 |
| Document Number | 0000006858 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6858 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1540 COUGAR DR SALINAS CA 939054725, SALINAS, CA 93905-4725 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 Cougar Dr was $7,109.
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 | $490,922 (+2%) Land $232,114 Building $258,808 | |
| 2025 | $7,109.00 | $481,297 Land $227,563 Building $253,734 |
| 2023 | $7,004.00 (+11.88%) | $462,609 Land $218,727 Building $243,882 |
| 2022 | $6,260.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1540 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 1540 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 |
|---|
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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