Monterey County property record for 55 Carmel Ave, Salinas, CA 93901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,805 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,303 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 002-512-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-512-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,805 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,805 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,800 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 002-512-008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 CARMEL AVE |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93901-4107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | MAPLE PARK ADD N 52 FT OF LOT 12 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLE PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
55 Carmel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 CARMEL AVE, SALINAS, CA 93901-4107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199656413 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3423 / 141 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003702 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 55 CARMEL AVE, SALINAS, CA 93901-4107 |
| Document Number | 0000003434 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 57 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024003434 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 55 CARMEL AVE, SALINAS, CA 93901-4107 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Carmel Ave was $5,303.
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 | $431,725 (+2%) Land $141,190 Building $290,535 | |
| 2025 | $5,303.00 | $423,261 Land $138,422 Building $284,839 |
| 2023 | $4,692.00 (+3.87%) | $406,827 Land $133,048 Building $273,779 |
| 2022 | $4,517.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 55 Carmel Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 55 Carmel 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 667 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 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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