Monterey County property record for 487 Watson St, Monterey, CA 93940
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 4,110 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,965 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-393-018-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-393-018-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 21 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,110 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 001-393-018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 487 WATSON ST |
| City | MONTEREY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93940-7906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | SEVERANCE MAP LOT 4 BLK 57 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEVERANCE |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 12700 |
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 THOMAS OWENS WAY, 200, MONTEREY, CA 93940-5818 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 29, 1993 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027213 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Municipality | Monterey City |
| Unified School District | Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $645,609 (+1.98%) Land $359,781 Building $285,828 | |
| 2025 | $7,965.00 (+15.99%) | $633,069 (+4%) Land $352,727 Building $280,342 |
| 2023 | $6,867.00 (+1.36%) | $608,721 Land $339,031 Building $269,690 |
| 2022 | $6,775.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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.
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 533 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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