Monterey County property record for 539 College Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,722 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,716 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,129 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 002-921-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-921-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,722 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,722 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,716 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Area | 517 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Old Parcel Number | 002-921-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 539 COLLEGE DR |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93901-1505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLANCO ESTATES LOT 1 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLANCO ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
539 College Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2017.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 COLLEGE DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-1505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000071541 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 539 COLLEGE DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-1505 |
| Document Number | 0000071541 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 71541 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 539 COLLEGE DR SALINAS CA 939011505, SALINAS, CA 93901-1505 |
| Document Number | 71542 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 71542 |
| Name | OPES ADVISORS |
|---|---|
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 27, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 539 College Dr was $6,129.
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $427,889 (+2%) Land $131,654 Building $296,235 | |
| 2025 | $6,129.00 | $419,500 Land $129,073 Building $290,427 |
| 2023 | $5,317.00 (+5.87%) | $403,212 Land $124,062 Building $279,150 |
| 2022 | $5,022.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 539 College Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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.
The area around 539 College Dr 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 | 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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