Monterey County property record for 678 Ambrose Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,225 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $935,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,863 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 016-086-024-000 |
| Primary APN | 016-086-024-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,225 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,225 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,800 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Garage Area | 485 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 678 AMBROSE DR |
|---|---|
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93901-1021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | HARTNELL PARK ADD 6 TR 467 LOT 11 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARTNELL PARK ADD 6 |
| Legal Tract | 467 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
678 Ambrose Dr, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 678 AMBROSE DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-1021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202516812 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025109 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 678 AMBROSE DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-1021 |
| Document Number | 0000014322 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614322 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants, 205 |
| Address | 678 AMBROSE DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-1021 |
| Document Number | 0000014322, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614322 |
| Name | VALLEY VIEW HOME LOANS |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 678 Ambrose Dr was $3,863 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.2% from the year before.
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 | $953,700 (+211.44%) Land $433,500 Building $520,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,863.00 (+9.16%) | $306,226 Land $95,689 Building $210,537 |
| 2024 | $3,539.00 (+3.48%) | |
| 2023 | $3,420.00 (+3.89%) | $294,336 Land $91,974 Building $202,362 |
| 2022 | $3,292.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 678 Ambrose Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 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 | 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.
The area around 678 Ambrose Dr 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 660 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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