Monterey County property record for 493 Carol Dr, Salinas, CA 93905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,363 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $955 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 003-513-014-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-513-014-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,363 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,363 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 003-513-014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 493 CAROL DR |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93905-3309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIRVIEW PARK 2 LOT 14 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW PARK 2 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
493 Carol Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 1996.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 493 CAROL DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-3309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057784 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 493 Carol Dr was $955 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $80,695 (+2%) Land $20,584 Building $60,111 | |
| 2025 | $955.00 Homeowner's exemption | $79,114 Land $20,181 Building $58,933 |
| 2023 | $845.00 (+4.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,045 Land $19,399 Building $56,646 |
| 2022 | $811.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 493 Carol Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 risk around 493 Carol Dr 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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.
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 191 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 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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