281 Laurel Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 281 Laurel Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.132 acres (5,753 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$4,173 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN006-258-002-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN006-258-002-000
Alternative APN
  • 006-258-002

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area780 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area780 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1936
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,753 sqft (0.132 acres)
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number006-258-002
Street Address281 LAUREL AVE
CityPACIFIC GROVE
StateCA
Zip93950-3642
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description1ST ADD TO PACIFIC GROVE SE 48 FT OF LOT 2, 4, 6 & 8 BLK 10
Legal Subdivision1ST ADD OF PACIFIC GROVE, JOHNSON RESUBD
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number2,4
JurisdictionMONTEREY CA
Township / Civil DivisionSEASIDE-MONTEREY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2030
Census Tract12302

Owner

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3115 MAPLE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94602-3608
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateFeb 11, 2021
Transfer Doc0000011159
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMONTEREY CA
Recording DateFeb 3, 2020
Property Address281 LAUREL AVE, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-3642
Document Number0000005591
Instrument DateJan 2, 2020
Instrument5591
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 18, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address501 LAUREL AVE PACIFIC GROVE CA 939503423, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-3423

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Laurel Ave was $4,173.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMonterey County
MunicipalityPacific Grove City
Unified School DistrictPacific Grove Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

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 RiskNot 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 SystemCAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY
private · serves 128,928 people · EPA ID CA2710004
Water SourceGroundwater influenced by surface water
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 1,122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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