Monterey County property record for 480 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 6,945 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,041 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,955,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $22,322 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer Sep 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-176-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-176-004-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 6,945 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,945 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,041 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Street Address | 480 LIGHTHOUSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PACIFIC GROVE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93950-2727 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Legal Description | PACIFIC GROVE RETREAT LOT 12 14 & 16 BLK 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | PACIFIC GROVE RETREAT |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 12401 |
480 Lighthouse Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2022.
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 | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 51072, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-6072 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202239086 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0033650975 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 480 LIGHTHOUSE AVE, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-2727 |
| Document Number | 0000039084 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022039084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 475 WASHINGTON ST STE B, B, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3060 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 480 LIGHTHOUSE AVE, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-2727 |
| Document Number | 0000039085 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022039085 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 475 WASHINGTON ST STE B, B, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3060 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 480 LIGHTHOUSE AVE, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-2727 |
| Document Number | 0000039086 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022039086 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 145 STEPHEN PL, MONTEREY, CA 93940-2550 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 480 Lighthouse Ave was $22,322, up 5.1% from the year before.
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 | $2,074,661 (+2%) Land $1,013,453 Building $1,061,208 | |
| 2025 | $22,322.00 (+5.06%) | $2,033,982 Land $993,582 Building $1,040,400 |
| 2024 | $21,247.00 (-1.14%) | |
| 2023 | $21,492.00 (+62.36%) | $1,955,000 Land $955,000 Building $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | $13,237.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 480 Lighthouse Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 480 Lighthouse 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.
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