Monterey County property record for 536 Cortes St, Monterey, CA 93940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (2,252 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Nov 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,124 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-722-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-722-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,252 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 001-722-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 536 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 9 BLK J AKA ROBINSON SUB THE ELY 5 FT OF SLY 40 FT LOT 8 THE SLY 40 FT OF LOT 8 THE SLY 40 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEVERANCE |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,8 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 12700 |
536 Cortes St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2000.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 559 ROBINSON ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3217 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200074684 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 536 Cortes St was $5,124.
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 | $438,021 (+2%) Land $307,387 Building $130,634 | |
| 2025 | $5,124.00 | $429,433 Land $301,360 Building $128,073 |
| 2023 | $4,552.00 (+1.38%) | $412,758 Land $289,658 Building $123,100 |
| 2022 | $4,490.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 536 Cortes St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
The area around 536 Cortes St 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 |
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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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