256 Watson St, Apt 1, Monterey, CA 93940 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 256 Watson St, Apt 1, Monterey, CA 93940

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	12 bd · 6 ba · 4,742 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	0.161 acres (7,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$4,388 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Transfer Jan 2021 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-375-046-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-375-046-000`
Alternative APN	`001-375-046`

Interior

Bedrooms	12 Beds
Full Baths	6 Baths
Total Rooms	31 Rooms
Units	6 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,742 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1967
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	7,000 sqft (0.161 acres)
Garage Area	1,441 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	001-375-046
Street Address	256 WATSON ST, 1
City	MONTEREY
State	CA
Zip	93940-2265
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Description	MP OF SEVERANCE MP BAGBY SUBD LOT 7 BLK 67
Legal Subdivision	MP OF SEVERANCE MP BAGBY SUBD
Legal Tract	84
Legal Block	67
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Township / Civil Division	SEASIDE-MONTEREY
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	12700

Owner

256 Watson St, Apt 1 is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2007.

Source: Monterey County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	7 SHEPHERDS PL, MONTEREY, CA 93940-5807
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 7, 2021	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 7, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 7, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Nov 17, 2007
Transfer Doc	0000027668
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jan 7, 2021
Property Address	256 WATSON ST APT 1, 1, MONTEREY, CA 93940-2265
Document Number	0000001271
Instrument Date	Oct 19, 2020
Instrument	1271
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 20, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	7 SHEPHERDS PL MONTEREY CA 939405807, MONTEREY, CA 93940-5807

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jan 7, 2021
Property Address	256 WATSON ST APT 1, 1, MONTEREY, CA 93940-2265
Document Number	0000001272
Instrument Date	Oct 19, 2020
Instrument	1272
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 20, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	7 SHEPHERDS PL MONTEREY CA 939405807, MONTEREY, CA 93940-5807

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jan 7, 2021
Property Address	256 WATSON ST APT 1, 1, MONTEREY, CA 93940-2265
Document Number	0000001273
Instrument Date	Oct 19, 2020
Instrument	1273
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 20, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	7 SHEPHERDS PL MONTEREY CA 939405807, MONTEREY, CA 93940-5807

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Watson St, Apt 1 was $4,388.

Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Monterey County
Municipality	Monterey City
Unified School District	Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$297,538 (+1.99%) Land $73,747 Building $223,791
2025	$4,388.00	$291,738 Land $72,301 Building $219,437
2023	$3,372.00 (+1.32%)	$280,478 Land $69,495 Building $210,983
2022	$3,328.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 256 Watson St, Apt 1 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 256 Watson St, Apt 1 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.

Drinking Water

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

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 428 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
Razzolink Fixed Wireless	500 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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