512 James St, Salinas, CA 93905 Property Records

Monterey County property record for 512 James St, Salinas, CA 93905

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,110 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,411 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$845,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$11,018 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Mortgage
Jun 2023 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN003-023-004-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN003-023-004-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,110 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,110 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1941
Architectural StyleH-Shape
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area7,411 sqft (0.17 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address512 JAMES ST
CitySALINAS
StateCA
Zip93905-2878
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionL S MAP OF SHERWOOD TR 4 ASSRS LOT 4
Legal SubdivisionSHERWOOD
Legal Tract4
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionMONTEREY CA
Township / Civil DivisionSALINAS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract900

Owner

Source: Monterey County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address23536 BELMONT CIR, SALINAS, CA 93908-8758
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 31, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
COGENT BANK
Jun 15, 2023Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Jun 15, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202318283
Last Transfer DateAug 23, 2023
Transfer Doc0000027162
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMONTEREY CA
Recording DateAug 31, 2023
Property Address512 JAMES ST, SALINAS, CA 93905-2878
Document Number0000027162
Instrument DateAug 23, 2023
Instrument2023027162
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address23536 BELMONT CIR, SALINAS, CA 93908-8758

Mortgage

Document Number0000027163
DateAug 31, 2023
Instrument2023027163
Lender
NameCOGENT BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2023: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionMONTEREY CA
Recording DateJun 15, 2023
Property Address512 JAMES ST, SALINAS, CA 93905-2878
Document Number0000018281
Instrument DateJun 9, 2023
Instrument2023018281
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 27, 2023
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3333 E AMERICAN AVE STE G, G, FRESNO, CA 93725-8248

June 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMONTEREY CA
Recording DateJun 15, 2023
Property Address512 JAMES ST, SALINAS, CA 93905-2878
Document Number0000018283
Instrument DateJun 8, 2023
Instrument2023018283
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 27, 2023
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address261 RIANDA ST, SALINAS, CA 93901-3725

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMonterey County
MunicipalitySalinas City
Elementary School DistrictSalinas City Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School DistrictSalinas Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$897,520 (+2%) Land $328,974 Building $568,546
2025$11,018.00 (+348.8%)$879,938 (+324.9%) Land $322,524 Building $557,414
2023$2,455.00 (+292.17%)$207,092 (+275.36%) Land $84,943 Building $122,149
2022$626.00 Homeowner's exemption$55,171 Land $14,466 Building $40,705

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCWSC SALINAS
private · serves 114,286 people · EPA ID CA2710010
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 369 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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