Monterey County property record for 1544 Cougar Dr, Salinas, CA 93905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,549 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,669 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 153-572-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 153-572-010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,549 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,549 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 | 4,663 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Garage Area | 443 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Old Parcel Number | 153-572-010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1544 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 13 BLK 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLA VISTA II UNIT NO 3 SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 1335 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10605 |
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1544 COUGAR DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUPREME LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201144028 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 30, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043773 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Property Address | 1544 COUGAR DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4725 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000044840 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018044840 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Property Address | 1544 COUGAR DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-4725 |
| Document Number | 0000000407 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1544 COUGAR DR SALINAS CA 939054725, SALINAS, CA 93905-4725 |
| Document Number | 0000000407 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 407 |
| Name | SUPREME LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75254 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2050 |
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 | $281,847 (+2%) Land $76,864 Building $204,983 | |
| 2025 | $3,669.00 (-1.45%) | $276,321 (+4.04%) Land $75,357 Building $200,964 |
| 2023 | $3,723.00 (+10.74%) | $265,593 Land $72,432 Building $193,161 |
| 2022 | $3,362.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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