ZIP 93955 — Seaside

Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%). County (Monterey County, California) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: The base tax rate is 1% of the assessed value as mandated by California Proposition 13, plus voter-approved debt service levies for school districts and special districts.

Highway 101 and California State Route 1 provide primary access to larger employment hubs like San Jose and San Francisco.

The area features 86 acres of open space, including 24 neighborhood parks and a large city park, alongside a downtown district with various boutiques and restaurants.

The rental market shows a median asking rent of $3,400 per month.

The local economy is supported by a mix of retail, services, and proximity to the broader Monterey Peninsula employment base.