Monterey County property record for 500 James St, Salinas, CA 93905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,762 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,026 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 003-023-033-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-023-033-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,762 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,762 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,600 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-023-033 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 500 JAMES ST |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93905-2506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L S MP OF SHERWOOD TR NO 4 ASSRS LOT 1 X POR OF MADEIRA ST AS DESC IN R289 PG 276 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERWOOD |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 JAMES ST, SALINAS, CA 93905-2506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 200441149 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041149 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $414,957 (+2%) Land $220,858 Building $194,099 | |
| 2025 | $5,026.00 (+13.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $406,822 (+4.04%) Land $216,528 Building $190,294 |
| 2023 | $4,444.00 (+3.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $391,026 Land $208,121 Building $182,905 |
| 2022 | $4,276.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 369 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, GeoLinks.
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