Monterey County property record for 256 Chestnut St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 922 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $7,393 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-332-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-332-015-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 922 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 922 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Garage Area | 187 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 256 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | PACIFIC GROVE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93950-3129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PACIFIC GROVE ADD 3 LOTS 14 & 16 & ELY 1/2 OF LOT 15 BLK 78 |
| Legal Subdivision | PACIFIC GROVE ADD 3 |
| Legal Block | 78 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 12302 |
256 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2018.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 CHESTNUT ST, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-3129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200082064 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038706 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 256 CHESTNUT ST, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-3129 |
| Document Number | 0000038706 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 38706 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 CHESTNUT ST PACIFIC GROVE CA 939503129, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-3129 |
| Document Number | 38707 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 38707 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Chestnut St was $7,393 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $691,616 (+2%) Land $553,302 Building $138,314 | |
| 2025 | $7,393.00 Homeowner's exemption | $678,055 Land $542,453 Building $135,602 |
| 2023 | $7,157.00 (+2.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $651,728 Land $521,390 Building $130,338 |
| 2022 | $7,011.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 256 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1983–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · river or lake 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 risk around 256 Chestnut St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 611 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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