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Last sold for $65,000 on Jun 26, 1997

254 MERCED ST

SALINAS, CA 93901
0
Baths
2,600 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$65,000 · Jun 26, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,093 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$249,048 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$107,968
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$244,165

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.27
98
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
18
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
19
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.167 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

CountyMONTEREY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Salinas High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Washington Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Monterey Park Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.4 mi

District: Salinas Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93901These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.336

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,975
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,070 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,663
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,693
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.79%

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How this home compares

254 Merced St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Salinas 93901
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Salinas 93901
  • Among the newest homes in Salinas 93901

How it measures up in Salinas 93901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salinas 93901.

Living area2,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 254 Merced St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalinas 93901Monterey County
Living areabigger than2,600 ft²91% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac4% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than1998almost all homes84% of homes

About 254 Merced St

When did 254 Merced St, Salinas, CA last sell?

254 Merced St, Salinas, CA last sold on Jun 26, 1997 for $65,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 254 Merced St, Salinas, CA?

254 Merced St, Salinas, CA has 2,600 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 254 Merced St, Salinas, CA built?

254 Merced St, Salinas, CA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 254 Merced St, Salinas, CA?

254 Merced St, Salinas, CA is assigned to Salinas High School (high), rated B; Washington Middle School (middle), rated C; Monterey Park Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in Salinas Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 254 Merced St, Salinas, CA compare to other homes in Salinas 93901?

Among the 6,464 homes in Salinas 93901, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,600 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (1998 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 254 Merced St, Salinas, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Merced St, Salinas, CA was $3,093. The county assessed it at $249,048.

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