Monterey County property record for 643 Columbia Ave, Salinas, CA 93901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,937 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 016-013-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 016-013-006-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,100 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Area | 457 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 643 COLUMBIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93901-1217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE MANOR 1 UNIT 2 LOT 15 BLK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE MANOR |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
643 Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 643 COLUMBIA AVE, SALINAS, CA 93901-1217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201263001 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047469 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Property Address | 643 COLUMBIA AVE, SALINAS, CA 93901-1217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000041056 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019041056 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 643 Columbia Ave was $3,937 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $326,558 (+2%) Land $87,916 Building $238,642 | |
| 2025 | $3,937.00 Homeowner's exemption | $320,156 Land $86,193 Building $233,963 |
| 2023 | $3,481.00 (+3.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $307,726 Land $82,847 Building $224,879 |
| 2022 | $3,349.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 643 Columbia Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 15, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 643 Columbia 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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