Monterey County property record for 540 Spruce Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,275 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.044 acres (1,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $13,898 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-483-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-483-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,275 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,900 sqft (0.044 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 006-483-006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 SPRUCE AVE |
| City | PACIFIC GROVE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93950-4322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | PACIFIC GROVE ADD 3 LOT 20 BLK 114 |
| Legal Subdivision | PACIFIC GROVE ADD 3 |
| Legal Block | 114 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
540 Spruce Ave is held in a trust since October 2025.
Source: Monterey County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6106 N 31ST WAY, PHOENIX, AZ 85016-2318 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202539905 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Property Address | 540 SPRUCE AVE, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-4322 |
| Document Number | 0000039905 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025039905 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 6106 N 31ST WAY, PHOENIX, AZ 85016-2318 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 540 SPRUCE AVE, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-4322 |
| Document Number | 0000013893 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024013893 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 540 SPRUCE AVE, PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950-4322 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Spruce Ave was $13,898.
Source: Monterey County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Municipality | Pacific Grove City |
| Unified School District | Pacific Grove Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,200,000 (-5.12%) Land $825,000 Building $375,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,898.00 | $1,264,800 Land $714,000 Building $550,800 |
| 2023 | $7,201.00 (+2.07%) | $649,812 Land $389,889 Building $259,923 |
| 2022 | $7,055.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 540 Spruce Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 540 Spruce 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 |
|---|
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 1,122 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 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Razzolink.
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