Monterey County property record for 740 Palma Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 7 ba · 5,830 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,936 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $590,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,981 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 016-096-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 016-096-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 22 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,830 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,830 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,936 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Old Parcel Number | 016-096-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 740 PALMA DR |
| City | SALINAS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93901-1117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HARTNELL PARK NO 2 LOT 2 BLK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARTNELL PARK NO 2 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALINAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
740 Palma Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2023.
Source: Monterey County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 740 PALMA DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-1117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200696177 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019711 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 740 PALMA DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-1117 |
| Document Number | 0000019711 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023019711 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 740 PALMA DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-1117 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEREY CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 740 PALMA DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-1117 |
| Document Number | 0000009929 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023009929 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 740 PALMA DR, SALINAS, CA 93901-1117 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 740 Palma Dr was $11,981 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 | $987,237 (+2%) Land $534,226 Building $453,011 | |
| 2025 | $11,981.00 Homeowner's exemption | $967,880 Land $523,751 Building $444,129 |
| 2023 | $10,591.00 (+3.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $930,298 (+2%) Land $503,414 Building $426,884 |
| 2022 | $10,197.00 Homeowner's exemption | $912,058 Land $493,544 Building $418,514 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 740 Palma Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 740 Palma 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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