Monterey County property record for 161 San Benancio Rd, Salinas, CA 93908
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,030 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 5.06 acres (220,414 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $899,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $10,746 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 416-271-020-000 |
| Primary APN | 416-271-020-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,030 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,030 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 220,414 sqft |
| Garage Area | 574 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 161 SAN BENANCIO CANYON RD |
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| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | POR OF LOT 1 OF SUB A OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 SEC1 T16 R2 SHOWN AS PARCEL C ON R/S VOL 10 PG 94 5.06 AC R-W & EXC R-W |
| Legal Tract | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TORO PARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 14110 |
161 San Benancio Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 SAN BENANCIO RD, SALINAS, CA 93908-9145 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage USAA FSB |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ON Q FINANCIAL INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202173493 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063473 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 161 SAN BENANCIO RD, SALINAS, CA 93908-9145 |
| Document Number | 0000073493 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 94 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021073493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 161 SAN BENANCIO RD, SALINAS, CA 93908-9145 |
| Document Number | 0000073494 |
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| Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021073494 |
| Name | USAA FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 161 SAN BENANCIO RD, SALINAS, CA 93908-9145 |
| Document Number | 0000063473 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 94 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020063473 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 SAN BENANCIO RD, SALINAS, CA 93908-9145 |
| Document Number | 0000063475 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020063475 |
| Name | ON Q FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | TEMPE, AZ 85281 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 San Benancio Rd was $10,746 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Secondary School District | Salinas Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Washington Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $973,105 (+2%) Land $541,216 Building $431,889 | |
| 2025 | $10,746.00 Homeowner's exemption | $954,025 Land $530,604 Building $423,421 |
| 2023 | $10,034.00 (-0.55%) | $916,980 Land $510,000 Building $406,980 |
| 2022 | $10,089.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 161 San Benancio Rd 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 161 San Benancio Rd is very high, ranking above 91% of the US, with a 0.8% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 91% of the US · above 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.8% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 57 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 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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