Monterey County property record for 1596 Cherokee Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,872 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 261-612-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 261-612-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,125 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 3,700 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 261-612-007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1596 CHEROKEE DR |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93906-2324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT NO 730 NORTHGATE UNIT NO 2 LOT 21 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHGATE UNIT NO 2 |
| Legal Tract | 730 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10504 |
1596 Cherokee Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 634 CARNAGE CT, SALINAS, CA 93905 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201351653 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009119 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Property Address | 1596 CHEROKEE DR, SALINAS, CA 93906-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000055789 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1596 CHEROKEE DR SALINAS CA 939062324, SALINAS, CA 93906-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000055789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 55789 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 21, 2039 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1596 Cherokee Dr was $2,872.
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $231,308 (+2%) Land $112,529 Building $118,779 | |
| 2025 | $2,872.00 | $226,773 Land $110,323 Building $116,450 |
| 2023 | $2,542.00 (+3.88%) | $217,969 Land $106,040 Building $111,929 |
| 2022 | $2,447.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1596 Cherokee Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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.
The area around 1596 Cherokee 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 | 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 |
| 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 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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