Monterey County property record for 235 Kern St, Salinas, CA 93905
| Property Type | Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 14 bd · 14 ba · 4,332 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,624 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Transfer Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 003-084-029-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-084-029-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 14 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 14 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 34 Rooms |
| Units | 14 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,332 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,332 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,120 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-084-029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 235 KERN ST |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93905-2507 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Motel |
| Legal Description | ELTON B HEBBRON SUB 2 LOT 16 & 13 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELTON B HEBBRON SUB 2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16,13 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
235 Kern St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2017.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 235 KERN ST, SALINAS, CA 93905-2507 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI PATEL RAMAN & TARA TRUST (RT) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20176049 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006048 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 235 KERN ST, SALINAS, CA 93905-2507 |
| Document Number | 0000006048 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6048 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1865 LINCOLN AVE CALISTOGA CA 945151114, CALISTOGA, CA 94515-1114 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 235 KERN ST, SALINAS, CA 93905-2507 |
| Document Number | 0000006049 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Instrument | 6049 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $605.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1865 LINCOLN AVE CALISTOGA CA 945151114, CALISTOGA, CA 94515-1114 |
| Document Number | 6050 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6050 |
| Name | PATEL RAMAN & TARA TRUST (RT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1106 FREMONT BLVD, SEASIDE, CA 93955-5715 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 235 Kern St was $8,624.
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 | $663,853 (+1.99%) Land $355,136 Building $308,717 | |
| 2025 | $8,624.00 | $650,908 Land $348,173 Building $302,735 |
| 2023 | $7,681.00 (+3.74%) | $626,123 Land $334,654 Building $291,469 |
| 2022 | $7,404.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 235 Kern St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 74 units insured incl. 56 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1998–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 235 Kern St 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 221 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, Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon, Zavala Communications.
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