242 la Mesa Dr, Salinas, CA 93901 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 242 la Mesa Dr, Salinas, CA 93901

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,835 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.149 acres (6,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$4,585 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`016-114-004-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`016-114-004-000`
Alternative APN	`016-114-004`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,835 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,835 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	6,500 sqft (0.149 acres)
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	016-114-004
Street Address	242 LA MESA DR
City	SALINAS
State	CA
Zip	93901-2918
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	MONTEREY PARK NO 3 LOT 4 BLK 6
Legal Subdivision	MONTEREY PARK NO 3
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Township / Civil Division	SALINAS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	14500

Owner

Source: Monterey County records, as of July 2, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	242 LA MESA DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-2918
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 10, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC
May 29, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jul 9, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 10, 2026
Deed Sale	Apr 10, 2026
Deed Document Number	202611918
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 14, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0000071850
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Apr 10, 2026
Property Address	242 LA MESA DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-2918
Document Number	0000011918
Instrument Date	Apr 2, 2026
Instrument	202611918
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	ATLAS TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	242 LA MESA DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-2918

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011919,
Date	Apr 10, 2026
Instrument	202611919

Lender

Name	NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.61%
Max Rate	-1%

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Property Address	242 LA MESA DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-2918
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025612
Date	May 29, 2020
Instrument	2020025612

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

July 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jul 9, 2018
Property Address	242 LA MESA DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-2918
Document Number	0000030133
Map Reference	VOL6 PG80
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2018
Instrument	2018030133
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	242 LA MESA DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-2918

Mortgage

Document Number	0000030134
Date	Jul 9, 2018
Instrument	2018030134

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$4,585.00 (+9.22%)	$365,366 (+4.04%) Land $131,699 Building $233,667
2024	$4,198.00 (+3.5%)
2023	$4,056.00 (+3.87%)	$351,181 Land $126,586 Building $224,595
2022	$3,905.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1978)
Most Recent Claim	Feb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Mudslides & Flooding

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Cruzio Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Razzolink Fixed Wireless	500 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Etheric Networks.

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