Monterey County property record for 490 Palma Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,203 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,853 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $11,289 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 002-942-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-942-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,203 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,853 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Garage Area | 740 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Old Parcel Number | 002-942-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 490 PALMA DR |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93901-1824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLANCO ESTATES ADD 1 UNIT 1 LOT 9 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLANCO ESTATES ADD 1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
490 Palma Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2011.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 PALMA DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-1824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200280200 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000059993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Palma Dr was $11,289.
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Municipality | Salinas City |
| Elementary School District | Salinas City Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Salinas Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $923,331 (+2%) Land $258,529 Building $664,802 | |
| 2025 | $11,289.00 | $905,227 Land $253,460 Building $651,767 |
| 2023 | $9,983.00 (+3.85%) | $870,078 Land $243,619 Building $626,459 |
| 2022 | $9,613.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 490 Palma Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
The area around 490 Palma Dr 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 | CWSC SALINAS private · serves 114,286 people · EPA ID CA2710010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 591 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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