Monterey County property record for 256 Cross Ave, Salinas, CA 93905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 963 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $167,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,605 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 004-542-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-542-010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 963 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 963 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 004-542-010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 CROSS AVE |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93905-2907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H C HANSEN SUB NW 100 FT OF LOT 4 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | H C HANSEN SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: Monterey County records, as of April 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 CROSS AVE, SALINAS, CA 93905-2907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201120616 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020615 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 256 CROSS AVE, SALINAS, CA 93905-2907 |
| Document Number | 0000011965 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611965 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner, 167 |
| Address | 18423 KENNEDY ST, SALINAS, CA 93906-1511 |
| Document Number | 0000011965, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611965 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.11% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Municipality | Salinas City |
| Elementary School District | Alisal Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Salinas Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,605.00 (+0.25%) | $213,942 (+4.04%) Land $64,052 Building $149,890 |
| 2024 | $3,596.00 (+5.08%) | |
| 2023 | $3,422.00 (+20.24%) | $205,636 Land $61,566 Building $144,070 |
| 2022 | $2,846.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 | ALCO WATER SERVICE private · serves 56,253 people · EPA ID CA2710001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2022 |
| Lead | Under 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 801 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
| 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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