Monterey County property record for 261 Cross Ave, Salinas, CA 93905
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,796 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jan 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,907 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 004-541-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-541-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,796 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,796 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,400 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Garage Area | 518 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 004-541-019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 CROSS AVE |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93905-2906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | ASSRS MAP OF EL ALISAL RO NE 60 FT OF SW 120FT OF SE 181.5 FT OF LOT 9 OF SUB OF LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSRS MAP OF EL ALISAL RO |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,6 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 CROSS AVE, SALINAS, CA 93905-2906 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19972754 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3469 / 136 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 21, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052409 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $236,128 (+2%) Land $105,852 Building $130,276 | |
| 2025 | $2,907.00 (-0.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $231,499 (+4.04%) Land $103,777 Building $127,722 |
| 2023 | $2,929.00 (+11.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $222,512 Land $99,749 Building $122,763 |
| 2022 | $2,636.00 |
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 |
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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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