Monterey County property record for 281 Laurel Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,753 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,173 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-258-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-258-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,753 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Old Parcel Number | 006-258-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 LAUREL AVE |
| City | PACIFIC GROVE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93950-3642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1ST ADD TO PACIFIC GROVE SE 48 FT OF LOT 2, 4, 6 & 8 BLK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1ST ADD OF PACIFIC GROVE, JOHNSON RESUBD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,4 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 12302 |
281 Laurel Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2021.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3115 MAPLE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94602-3608 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011159 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 281 LAUREL AVE, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-3642 |
| Document Number | 0000005591 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5591 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 501 LAUREL AVE PACIFIC GROVE CA 939503423, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-3423 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Laurel Ave was $4,173.
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 | $384,680 (+2%) Land $292,285 Building $92,395 | |
| 2025 | $4,173.00 | $377,138 Land $286,554 Building $90,584 |
| 2023 | $4,042.00 (+2.04%) | $362,495 Land $275,428 Building $87,067 |
| 2022 | $3,961.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 281 Laurel Ave 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.
The area around 281 Laurel Ave 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 |
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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 | 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 1,122 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Razzolink.
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