301 Ocean Ave, Monterey, CA 93940 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 301 Ocean Ave, Monterey, CA 93940

Property Summary

Property Type	Mixed Use Store/Office
Details	5 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,845 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.092 acres (4,004 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$850,000 (Jan 2019)
Tax Bill	$11,872 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2019 Transfer Jan 2019 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-834-001-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-834-001-000`
Alternative APN	`001-834-001`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	5.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	23 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	5,845 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	5,845 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Fire Resistance	Wood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area	4,004 sqft (0.092 acres)
Garage Area	358 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	001-834-001
Street Address	301 OCEAN AVE
City	MONTEREY
State	CA
Zip	93940-3555
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office
Legal Description	OAK GROVE ADD NLY 52 FT OF LOTS 20 & 22 BLK 7
Legal Subdivision	OAK GROVE ADD
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	20,22
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Township / Civil Division	SEASIDE-MONTEREY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	13000

Owner

301 Ocean Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since January 2019.

Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	11 VIA PARAISO, MONTEREY, CA 93940-2539
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 14, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Jan 14, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Jan 14, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Nov 15, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20191421
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 7, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000001421
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jan 14, 2019
Property Address	301 OCEAN AVE, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3555
Document Number	0000001419
Instrument Date	Jan 7, 2019
Instrument	1419
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 29, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	23701 REINDEER DR TEHACHAPI CA 935617706, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-7706

January 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jan 14, 2019
Property Address	301 OCEAN AVE, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3555
Document Number	0000001420
Instrument Date	Jan 7, 2019
Instrument	1420
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 29, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	6105 TUDOR WAY BAKERSFIELD CA 933067029, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-7029

January 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Jan 14, 2019
Property Address	301 OCEAN AVE, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3555
Document Number	0000001421
Instrument Date	Jan 7, 2019
Instrument	1421
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 29, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$935.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	11 VIA PARAISO MONTEREY CA 939402539, MONTEREY, CA 93940-2539

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Nov 15, 2018
Property Address	301 OCEAN AVE, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3555
Document Number	0000052364
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2018
Instrument	52364
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 30, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	301 OCEAN AVE MONTEREY CA 939403555, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3555

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 301 Ocean Ave was $11,872, up 8.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Monterey County
Municipality	Monterey City
Unified School District	Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$975,794 (+1.99%) Land $451,646 Building $524,148
2025	$11,872.00 (+8.92%)	$956,711 Land $442,791 Building $513,920
2024	$10,900.00 (+6.57%)
2023	$10,228.00 (+1.37%)	$919,660 Land $425,598 Building $494,062
2022	$10,090.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 301 Ocean Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	6 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

The area around 301 Ocean 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 217 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
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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