454 Bowen St, Monterey, CA 93940 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 454 Bowen St, Monterey, CA 93940

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,726 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size	0.22 acres (9,600 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,905 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Transfer Feb 2021 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-251-004-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-251-004-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,726 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,726 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1928
Effective Year Built	Effective 1928
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	9,600 sqft (0.22 acres)
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address	454 BOWEN ST
City	MONTEREY
State	CA
Zip	93940-2106
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	MONTEREY HEIGHTS LOT 1 & 2 BLK 19
Legal Subdivision	MONTEREY HEIGHTS
Legal Block	19
Legal Lot Number	1,2
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Township / Civil Division	SEASIDE-MONTEREY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	12700

Owner

454 Bowen St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	454 BOWEN ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-2106
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 15, 2022	Correction Deed
Feb 4, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 4, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 4, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Feb 4, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000007872
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2022: Correction Deed

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Feb 15, 2022
Property Address	454 BOWEN ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-2106
Document Number	0000007872
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 68
Instrument Date	Feb 4, 2022
Instrument	2022007872
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	454 BOWEN ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-2106

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Feb 4, 2021
Property Address	454 BOWEN ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-2106
Document Number	0000008431
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 68
Instrument Date	Feb 2, 2021
Instrument	2021008431
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	454 BOWDEN STREET, MONTEREY, CA 93940-2106

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Feb 4, 2021
Property Address	454 BOWEN ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-2106
Document Number	0000008429
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 68
Instrument Date	Jan 28, 2021
Instrument	2021008429
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Feb 4, 2021
Property Address	454 BOWEN ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-2106
Document Number	0000008430
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 68
Instrument Date	Jan 28, 2021
Instrument	2021008430
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 454 Bowen St was $1,905 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$155,359 (+2%) Land $59,760 Building $95,599
2025	$1,905.00 Homeowner's exemption	$152,314 Land $58,589 Building $93,725
2023	$1,615.00 (-3.18%) Homeowner's exemption	$146,402 Land $56,315 Building $90,087
2022	$1,668.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 454 Bowen St 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 454 Bowen St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Razzolink Fixed Wireless	500 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Optimum.

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