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838 RIVER RD

SALINAS, CA 93908
6
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,027 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.
20.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
21
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,983 (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.$594,461 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$122,820
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$471,641
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$582,806

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.33
13
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
84
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.
30
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
20
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.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyMONTEREY
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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(12)

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.

M
Buena Vista Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi
E
Spreckels Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 6.5 mi
H
Salinas High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.2 mi

District: Spreckels Union Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93908These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.334

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
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.23,609
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.102 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$136,666
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,609
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 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

838 River Rd 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 98% of homes in Salinas 93908
  • Among the largest lots in Monterey County

How it measures up in Salinas 93908

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salinas 93908.

Living area5,027 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,207 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size20.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 838 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalinas 93908Monterey County
Living areabigger than5,027 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than20.83 ac98% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than198048% of homes62% of homes

About 838 River Rd

When did 838 River Rd, Salinas, CA last sell?

838 River Rd, Salinas, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 River Rd, Salinas, CA?

838 River Rd, Salinas, CA has 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 5,027 square feet of living space.

When was 838 River Rd, Salinas, CA built?

838 River Rd, Salinas, CA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 River Rd, Salinas, CA?

838 River Rd, Salinas, CA is assigned to Buena Vista Middle School (middle), rated A-; Spreckels Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Salinas High School (high), rated B. All sit in Spreckels Union Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 River Rd, Salinas, CA compare to other homes in Salinas 93908?

Among the 4,338 homes in Salinas 93908, it is bigger than 98% of them (5,027 ft² against a typical 2,207 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (20.83 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1980 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 838 River Rd, Salinas, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 River Rd, Salinas, CA was $7,983. The county assessed it at $594,461.

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