Monterey County property record for 259 Towt St, Salinas, CA 93905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,192 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $218,000 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,118 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 004-153-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-153-004-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,192 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,800 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 259 TOWT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93905-2340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BETTER HOMES TRACT LOT 10 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETTER HOMES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
259 Towt St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2006.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 TOWT ST, SALINAS, CA 93905-2340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200085284 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000056694 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Towt St was $4,118 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $335,052 (+2%) Land $130,638 Building $204,414 | |
| 2025 | $4,118.00 Homeowner's exemption | $328,483 Land $128,077 Building $200,406 |
| 2023 | $4,152.00 (+11.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $315,729 Land $123,104 Building $192,625 |
| 2022 | $3,735.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 259 Towt St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 259 Towt 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 | 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 701 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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