Monterey County, CA

Monterey County, CA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Monterey County, California. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Monterey County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Monterey County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesMonterey County Assessor Property Inquirywww.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/assessor/assessor/real-property/on-line-parcel-info
  • Searches are restricted to parcel identification numbers due to California Government Code Section 6254.21.
  • Does not support name or address searches.
Deeds and recorded documentsMonterey County Recorder Official Records Searchwww.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/assessor/recorder/on-line-document-access
  • Provides access to records from 1850 to present via separate portals for historical and current documents.
Property taxesMonterey County Treasurer-Tax Collector Property Tax Searchcommon3.mptsweb.com/mbc/monterey/tax/search
  • Provides current and historical tax information.
  • Service fees apply for online payments.
GIS and parcel mapsMonterey County GIS Parcel Report Web Appmaps.co.monterey.ca.us/wab/parcelreportwebapp/
  • Provides parcel-specific reports including land use, zoning, and hazard information.
Permits and building recordsMonterey County Accela Citizen Accessaca-prod.accela.com/monterey/default.aspx
  • Covers building, planning, and code compliance for unincorporated areas of the county.
Zoning and land useMonterey County Zoning Look-Upmontereyco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html
  • Specific to unincorporated areas of Monterey County.
County data

Monterey County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$850,810

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$459,000

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$5,185

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.59%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Monterey County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Salinas$757,059$396,6390.59%$4,683
Monterey$1,191,651$591,0740.56%$6,243
Carmel$2,112,629$1,125,4890.65%$11,678
Seaside$809,380$403,8140.55%$4,161
Marina$873,391$565,7790.73%$6,049
Pacific Grove$1,420,712$710,9860.55%$7,244
Soledad$655,460$332,7920.69%$4,462
Greenfield$565,471$264,7450.53%$3,387
King City$523,357$299,2510.58%$3,208
Pebble Beach$2,495,645$1,483,8030.69%$15,860
FAQ

Monterey County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Monterey County?

Use the official Monterey County Assessor Property Inquiry for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Monterey County?

Use the official Monterey County Recorder Official Records Search for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Monterey County?

Use the official Monterey County GIS Parcel Report Web App for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Monterey County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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