Monterey County property record for 542 Oak St, Monterey, CA 93940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,270 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $930,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,663 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-115-017-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-115-017-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,270 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,850 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Old Parcel Number | 001-115-017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 OAK ST |
| City | MONTEREY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93940-1321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LITTLES NEW MONTEREY LOT 10 BLK 10 EXC POR DEEDED TO CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | LITTLES NEW MONTEREY |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 12503 |
542 Oak St is owned by a company that bought it in March 2021.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16519 IRWINDALE CT, LAKEVILLE, MN 55044-4507 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202120877 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000058477 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 542 OAK ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-1321 |
| Document Number | 0000020877 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021020877 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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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| Address | 16519 IRWINDALE CT, LAKEVILLE, MN 55044-4507 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Oak St was $11,663, up 8.1% 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 | $1,026,792 (+2%) Land $662,447 Building $364,345 | |
| 2025 | $11,663.00 (+8.14%) | $1,006,659 Land $649,458 Building $357,201 |
| 2024 | $10,785.00 (+2.31%) | |
| 2023 | $10,541.00 (+1.39%) | $967,572 Land $624,240 Building $343,332 |
| 2022 | $10,396.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 542 Oak St 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 542 Oak St 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 | 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 763 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 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Optimum, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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