Monterey County property record for 538 Central Ave, Salinas, CA 93901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individuals on Record |
| Last Sale | $690,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,700 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 002-123-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-123-015-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 270 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 538 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93901-1606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STONES HOMESTEAD ADD TO SALINAS LOT 9 BLK 14 1/2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STONES HOMESTEAD ADD TO SALINAS |
| Legal Block | 14 1/2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individuals on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 538 CENTRAL AVE, SALINAS, CA 93901-1606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023029407 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 538 CENTRAL AVE, SALINAS, CA 93901-1606 |
| Document Number | 0000029407 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023029407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 538 CENTRAL AVE, SALINAS, CA 93901-1606 |
| Document Number | 0000029408 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023029408 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 538 CENTRAL AVE, SALINAS, CA 93901-1606 |
| Document Number | 0000007719 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023007719 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 528 KENT ST, SALINAS, CA 93906-5418 |
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,700.00 (+304.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $703,800 (+282.2%) Land $357,000 Building $346,800 |
| 2023 | $2,150.00 (+8.04%) | $184,143 Land $130,439 Building $53,704 |
| 2022 | $1,990.00 |
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.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 | 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 548 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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