1544 Cherokee Dr, Salinas, CA 93906 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 1544 Cherokee Dr, Salinas, CA 93906

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size	0.069 acres (3,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$389,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$5,251 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Mortgage Jan 2020 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`261-572-004-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`261-572-004-000`
Alternative APN	`261-572-004`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,125 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,125 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1974
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	261-572-004
Street Address	1544 CHEROKEE DR
City	SALINAS
State	CA
Zip	93906-2324
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	TRACT 680 NORTHGATE UNIT 1 LOT 4 BLK 2
Legal Subdivision	NORTHGATE UNIT 1
Legal Tract	680
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Township / Civil Division	SALINAS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	10504

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1544 CHEROKEE DR, SALINAS, CA 93906-2324
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 18, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Jan 13, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Jan 13, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Oct 4, 2019	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20201754
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 9, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000001755
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Property Address	1544 CHEROKEE DR, SALINAS, CA 93906-2324
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 15, 2023
Title Company	AMROCK TITLE CA INC, AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1544 CHEROKEE DR, SALINAS, CA 93906-2324

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002695
Date	Jan 18, 2022
Instrument	2022002695

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2020
Property Address	1544 CHEROKEE DR, SALINAS, CA 93906-2324
Document Number	0000001755
Instrument Date	Jan 9, 2020
Instrument	1755
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 28, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1544 CHEROKEE DR SALINAS CA 939062324, SALINAS, CA 93906-2324

January 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2020
Property Address	1544 CHEROKEE DR, SALINAS, CA 93906-2324
Document Number	0000001754
Map Reference	MB 11 PG 58
Instrument Date	Jan 8, 2020
Instrument	2020001754
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1544 CHEROKEE DR, SALINAS, CA 93906-2324

October 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Oct 4, 2019
Property Address	1544 CHEROKEE DR, SALINAS, CA 93906-2324
Document Number	0000044430
Instrument Date	Sep 26, 2019
Instrument	44430
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 18, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	1544 CHEROKEE DR EL PASO TX 79912, EL PASO, TX 79912

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$433,932 (+2%) Land $245,412 Building $188,520
2025	$5,251.00 (+13.12%) Homeowner's exemption	$425,424 (+4.04%) Land $240,600 Building $184,824
2023	$4,642.00 (+3.89%) Homeowner's exemption	$408,906 Land $231,258 Building $177,648
2022	$4,468.00

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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