494 Carol Dr, Salinas, CA 93905 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 494 Carol Dr, Salinas, CA 93905

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,013 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.179 acres (7,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$140,000 (Oct 2015)
Tax Bill	$4,383 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Line of Credit Nov 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`003-512-008-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`003-512-008-000`
Alternative APN	`003-512-008`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,013 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,013 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	7,800 sqft (0.179 acres)
Garage Area	256 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	003-512-008
Street Address	494 CAROL DR
City	SALINAS
State	CA
Zip	93905-3335
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R
Legal Description	FAIRVIEW PARK 2 TR 247 LOT 8 BLK 2
Legal Subdivision	FAIRVIEW PARK 2
Legal Tract	247
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Township / Civil Division	SALINAS
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	900

Owner

494 Carol Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2017.

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	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	494 CAROL DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-3335
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 1, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MONTEREY CU
Nov 22, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOAN SIMPLE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 8, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 8, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 20, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201558162
Last Transfer Date	Nov 15, 2017
Transfer Doc	0000064873
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Property Address	494 CAROL DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-3335
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 11, 2021
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000015024
Date	Mar 1, 2021
Instrument	2021015024

Lender

Name	MONTEREY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	MONTEREY, CA 93942

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2046

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTEREY CA
Recording Date	Nov 22, 2017
Property Address	494 CAROL DR, SALINAS, CA 93905-3335
Document Number	0000064873
Instrument Date	Nov 15, 2017
Instrument	64873
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 28, 2018
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	494 CAROL DR SALINAS CA 939053335, SALINAS, CA 93905-3335

Mortgage

Document Number	64874
Date	Nov 22, 2017
Instrument	64874

Lender

Name	LOAN SIMPLE INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Nov 21, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Carol Dr was $4,383 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	Salinas City
Elementary School District	Salinas City Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School District	Salinas Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$362,234 (+2%) Land $169,042 Building $193,192
2025	$4,383.00 Homeowner's exemption	$355,132 Land $165,728 Building $189,404
2023	$3,875.00 (+3.92%) Homeowner's exemption	$341,344 Land $159,294 Building $182,050
2022	$3,729.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 494 Carol Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 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 500 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

Wildfire risk around 494 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.

Drinking Water

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

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 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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