Monterey County property record for 159 Pacific Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 528 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.035 acres (1,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $560,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,304 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-143-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-143-007-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 528 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 528 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,520 sqft (0.035 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 PACIFIC AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PACIFIC GROVE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93950-2542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PACIFIC GROVE RETREAT NE 24 FT OF LOT 11 BLK 60 |
| Legal Subdivision | PACIFIC GROVE RETREAT |
| Legal Block | 60 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 12401 |
159 Pacific Ave is held in a trust since January 2016.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 572, BASS LAKE, CA 93604-0572 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20164232 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000074540 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Pacific Ave was $7,304.
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Municipality | Pacific Grove City |
| Unified School District | Pacific Grove Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $676,177 (+2%) Land $543,359 Building $132,818 | |
| 2025 | $7,304.00 | $662,919 Land $532,705 Building $130,214 |
| 2023 | $7,046.00 (+2.06%) | $637,178 Land $512,020 Building $125,158 |
| 2022 | $6,904.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 159 Pacific Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 159 Pacific Ave 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 | CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY private · serves 128,928 people · EPA ID CA2710004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) 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 1,122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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