Monterey County property record for 5 Merlot Cir, Salinas, CA 93906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,773 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,379 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $522,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,000 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 211-352-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 211-352-015-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,773 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,773 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,379 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Area | 461 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Old Parcel Number | 211-352-015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 MERLOT CIR |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93906-5274 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HARDEN RANCH NORTH UNIT 4 VOL 19CT PG15 TRACT NO 1253 LOT 15 BLK 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARDEN RANCH NORTH UNIT 4 |
| Legal Tract | 1253 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 105 |
5 Merlot Cir is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2025.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 MERLOT CIR, SALINAS, CA 93906-5274 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage SERVICEMAC LLC |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200467266 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021830 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Property Address | 5 MERLOT CIR, SALINAS, CA 93906-5274 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 MERLOT CIR, SALINAS, CA 93906-5274 |
| Document Number | 0000076326 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021076326 |
| Name | SERVICEMAC LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29707 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Property Address | 5 MERLOT CIR, SALINAS, CA 93906-5274 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRGC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000013531 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017013531 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Merlot Cir was $7,000.
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Municipality | Salinas City |
| Secondary School District | Salinas Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Santa Rita Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $757,004 (+2%) Land $304,541 Building $452,463 | |
| 2025 | $7,000.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $742,162 Land $298,570 Building $443,592 |
| 2023 | $6,290.00 (-0.47%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $713,345 Land $286,977 Building $426,368 |
| 2022 | $6,320.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5 Merlot Cir in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5 Merlot Cir 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 |
|---|
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 449 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks.
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