Monterey County property record for 281 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
| Square Footage | 4,175 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (2010) |
| Tax Bill | $12,259.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 001-052-002-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 2 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 4,175 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 4,175 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Fire Resistance Class | Buildings having wood or wood and steel frames. |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Total Buildings |
| Street Address | 281 LIGHTHOUSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MONTEREY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93940-7509 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Legal Description | LITTLES NEW MONTEREY SLY 1/2 OF LOT 3 X NLY 20 FT OF LOT 5 BLK 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | LITTLES NEW MONTEREY |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,5 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Minor Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 12504 |
Source: Monterey County records · APN 001-052-002-000
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 LIGHTHOUSE AVE, MONTEREY, CA 93940-7509 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201069225 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 04, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000323 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 04, 2024 |
| Property Address | 281 LIGHTHOUSE AVE, MONTEREY, CA 93940-7509 |
| Document Number | 0000000323 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 04, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000323 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 281 LIGHTHOUSE AVE, MONTEREY, CA 93940-7509 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 LIGHTHOUSE AVE, MONTEREY, CA 93940-7509 |
| Document Number | 0000001078 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001078 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 281 LIGHTHOUSE AVE, MONTEREY, CA 93940-7509 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 LIGHTHOUSE AVE, MONTEREY, CA 93940-7509 |
| Document Number | 0000001077 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001077 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 LIGHTHOUSE AVE, MONTEREY, CA 93940-7509 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 281 LIGHTHOUSE AVE, MONTEREY, CA 93940-7509 |
| Document Number | 0000052747 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022052747 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 281 LIGHTHOUSE AVE, MONTEREY, CA 93940-7509 |
Source: Monterey County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Municipality | Monterey City |
| Unified School District | Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,045,653 (+2%) Land $529,563 Building $516,090 | |
| 2025 | $12,259.00 (+40.52%) | $1,025,151 (+44.46%) Land $519,180 Building $505,971 |
| 2023 | $8,724.00 (+38.39%) | $709,657 Land $394,318 Building $315,339 |
| 2022 | $6,304.00 |
281 Lighthouse Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Monterey County (06053C), updated July 15, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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