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Last sold for $1,200,000 on Mar 5, 2024

838 UNIVERSITY AVE

SALINAS, CA 93901
6
Beds
1
Baths
3,106 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,200,000 · Mar 5, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,309 (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.$1,251,160 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$416,160
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$835,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,226,680

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.37
66
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
62
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.
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.33 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyMONTEREY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(2)

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.

E
University Park Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.1 mi
M
Washington Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Salinas High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Salinas City Elementary 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

838 University Ave 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 95% of homes in Salinas 93901
  • Older than 67% of homes in Monterey County

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 area3,106 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,618 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 838 University Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalinas 93901Monterey County
Living areabigger than3,106 ft²95% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac51% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than196055% of homes33% of homes

About 838 University Ave

When did 838 University Ave, Salinas, CA last sell?

838 University Ave, Salinas, CA last sold on Mar 5, 2024 for $1,200,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 University Ave, Salinas, CA?

838 University Ave, Salinas, CA has 6 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 3,106 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 838 University Ave, Salinas, CA built?

838 University Ave, Salinas, CA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 838 University Ave, Salinas, CA?

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

How does 838 University Ave, Salinas, CA compare to other homes in Salinas 93901?

Among the 6,464 homes in Salinas 93901, it is bigger than 95% of them (3,106 ft² against a typical 1,618 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1960 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 838 University Ave, Salinas, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 University Ave, Salinas, CA was $15,309. The county assessed it at $1,251,160.

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