Monterey County property record for 54 Katherine Ave, Salinas, CA 93901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 988 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,343 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 002-605-013-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-605-013-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,100 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Old Parcel Number | 002-605-013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 KATHERINE AVE |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93901-3132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ASSRS MP 2A NACIONAL RO A PARCEL HAVING A FRONTAGE OF 52.42FT ON SLY LINE OF KATHERINE AVE A DEPTH OF 115.4FT SAID PARCEL ADJ LAND OF PEERS ON TH EAST |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 14500 |
54 Katherine Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 31, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 825, PEBBLE BEACH, CA 93953-0825 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHAMPIONS FUNDING LLC |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202628898 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013472 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 54 KATHERINE AVE, SALINAS, CA 93901-3132 |
| Document Number | 0000028898 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $63,882.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Document Number | 0000028899, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628899 |
| Name | CHAMPIONS FUNDING LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 54 KATHERINE AVE, SALINAS, CA 93901-3132 |
| Document Number | 0000013472 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202613472 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 17657 VIERRA CANYON RD, SALINAS, CA 93907-3332 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 54 Katherine Ave was $8,343, up 9.3% from the year before.
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 | $681,462 (+2%) Land $572,220 Building $109,242 | |
| 2025 | $8,343.00 (+9.26%) | $668,100 Land $561,000 Building $107,100 |
| 2024 | $7,636.00 (+515.31%) | |
| 2023 | $1,241.00 (+4.02%) | $104,599 Land $73,225 Building $31,374 |
| 2022 | $1,193.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 54 Katherine Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Mudslides & Flooding |
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 54 Katherine Ave 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 489 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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