Monterey County property record for 522 Cortes St, Monterey, CA 93940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 760 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.039 acres (1,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,350 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-722-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-722-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 760 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,680 sqft (0.039 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 001-722-008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 522 CORTES ST |
| City | MONTEREY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93940-3212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEVERANCE BLOCK BK PG 28B LOT 10 BLK J AKA ROBINSON SUB THE ELY 5 FT OF NLY 30 FT OF SLY 70 FT LOT 8 THE NLY 30 FT OF SLY 70 FT LOT 7 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEVERANCE |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 12700 |
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 GREENWOOD WAY, MONTEREY, CA 93940-5814 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199953111 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017824 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $368,387 (+2%) Land $250,824 Building $117,563 | |
| 2025 | $4,350.00 (+13.19%) | $361,164 (+4.04%) Land $245,906 Building $115,258 |
| 2023 | $3,843.00 (+1.4%) | $347,142 Land $236,358 Building $110,784 |
| 2022 | $3,790.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1998–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 255 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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