Monterey County property record for 5 Bush St, Monterey, CA 93940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,468 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,750 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 013-231-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 013-231-005-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,468 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,550 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5 BUSH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MONTEREY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93940-5417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | MAP OF OAK KNOLL SUB NO 1 LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP OF OAK KNOLL SUB NO 1 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 13300 |
5 Bush St is owned by a company that bought it in March 2026.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10525 CARMEL VALLEY RD, CARMEL, CA 93923-8533 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 4, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WESTERN EXPRESS LENDING |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20267594 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 30, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0032980361 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 BUSH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-5417 |
| Document Number | 0000007594 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026007594 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10525 CARMEL VALLEY RD, CARMEL, CA 93923-8533 |
| Document Number | 0000007595 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026007595 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.5% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 6.5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.5% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Margin | 4 |
| Max Rate | 11.5% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 BUSH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-5417 |
| Document Number | 0000039494 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021039494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5 BUSH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-5417 |
| Document Number | 0000039495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021039495 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 BUSH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-5417 |
| Document Number | 0000011891 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021011891 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 5 BUSH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-5417 |
| Document Number | 0000011892 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021011892 |
| Name | WESTERN EXPRESS LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Bush St was $9,750, up 8.2% from the year before.
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 | $854,555 (+2%) Land $441,631 Building $412,924 | |
| 2025 | $9,750.00 (+8.17%) | $837,800 Land $432,972 Building $404,828 |
| 2024 | $9,014.00 (+2.33%) | |
| 2023 | $8,809.00 (+1.39%) | $805,269 Land $416,160 Building $389,109 |
| 2022 | $8,688.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5 Bush St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 5 Bush St 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 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 197 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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