Monterey County property record for 556 Foam St, Monterey, CA 93940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,354 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $186,000 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,722 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-025-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-025-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,354 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,354 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,485 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Old Parcel Number | 001-025-012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 556 FOAM ST |
| City | MONTEREY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93940-1412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LITTLES NEW MONTEREY LOT 8 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LITTLES NEW MONTEREY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE-MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 12504 |
556 Foam St is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 1998.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 443 HIDDEN VALLEY RD, ROYAL OAKS, CA 95076-9278 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199823060 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0033960459 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 556 Foam St was $3,722, up 8.9% 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 | $302,902 (+2%) Land $268,713 Building $34,189 | |
| 2025 | $3,722.00 (+8.89%) | $296,964 Land $263,445 Building $33,519 |
| 2024 | $3,418.00 (+6.48%) | |
| 2023 | $3,210.00 (+1.39%) | $285,434 Land $253,216 Building $32,218 |
| 2022 | $3,166.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 556 Foam 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 | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 556 Foam St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Optimum, Verizon.
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