Monterey County property record for 537 Cortes St, Monterey, CA 93940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 818 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (2,110 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $620 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-723-011-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-723-011-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 818 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 818 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,110 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Garage Area | 187 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 001-723-011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 CORTES ST |
| City | MONTEREY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93940-3211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEVERANCE BLK BK PG 28B LOT 12 BLK K AKA ROBINSON SUB SLY 50 FT EXC ELY 10 FT OF LOT 8 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEVERANCE |
| Legal Block | K |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,8 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 12700 |
537 Cortes St is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2001.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3559 SUNNYHAVEN DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95117-2956 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000102543 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 537 CORTES ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3211 |
| Document Number | 0000023683 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623683 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 3559 SUNNYHAVEN DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95117-2956 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 537 CORTES ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3211 |
| Document Number | 0000012310 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202612310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1551 MCCLOSKEY RD, HOLLISTER, CA 95023-9056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Cortes St was $620, up 10.9% from the year before.
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 | $32,553 (+2%) Land $18,587 Building $13,966 | |
| 2025 | $620.00 (+10.91%) | $31,916 Land $18,223 Building $13,693 |
| 2024 | $559.00 (+31.84%) | |
| 2023 | $424.00 (+1.44%) | $30,678 Land $17,516 Building $13,162 |
| 2022 | $418.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 537 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.
Wildfire risk around 537 Cortes St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures