NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1185 Birch Ave Seaside, CA 93955

Estimated Value: $659,000 - $742,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
950 Sq Ft
$731/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 28, 2023

Last sale price $581,200 $612 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,289 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Fenced
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of April 2023

This vintage Seaside cottage is ready for you to make it your own. Built in 1948 and situated on a large lot with a fully fenced backyard, this property offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and easy access to restaurants, shops, and Highway 1. Whether you're looking for an investment property or your first home, this is the perfect opportunity to build up and out - or add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) - and make some serious sweat equity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Kirch

Del Monte Realty, Inc. License #01227726 Listed on: 03/09/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Kirch

Del Monte Realty, Inc. License #01227726 Listed on: 03/09/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 4,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 950 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 012-072-015-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

4,600 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 950
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 950
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Parcel Number: 012-072-015-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1056
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4600.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4600.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Monterey Peninsula Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2023
Closed on
Apr 24, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Kirch
Del Monte Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Michael Kirch
Del Monte Realty, Inc.
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$581,200
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,800
-3.13%
Views
178
Current Estimated Value
$694,566

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$113,366
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.84%
Original Mortgage
$570,673
Outstanding Balance
$549,571
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$144,995

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,500
Interest Rate
10.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,800
Interest Rate
11.49%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$581,500 Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
$155,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
$240,000 Servicelink
-- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
-- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
-- --
-- First American Title
-- --
-- Financial Title Company
-- Stewart Title
$111,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $570,673
Previous Owner $420,000
Previous Owner $240,000
Previous Owner $133,500
Previous Owner $88,800
Closed $16,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Sold $581,200 -3.0% $612 / Sq Ft
03/23/2023 03/23/23 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2023 03/16/23 Price Changed $599,000 -0.2% $631 / Sq Ft
03/09/2023 03/09/23 For Sale $600,000 -- $632 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,319 $604,680 $364,140 $240,540
2024 $6,319 $592,824 $357,000 $235,824
2023 $2,202 $581,200 $350,000 $231,200
2022 $2,172 $191,839 $154,714 $37,125
2021 $2,141 $188,079 $151,681 $36,398
2020 $2,062 $186,151 $150,126 $36,025
2019 $2,158 $182,502 $147,183 $35,319
2018 $2,076 $178,925 $144,298 $34,627
2017 $1,926 $175,418 $141,469 $33,949
2016 $1,892 $171,980 $138,696 $33,284
2015 $1,865 $169,398 $136,613 $32,785
2014 $1,835 $166,080 $133,937 $32,143
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Kirch

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Michael Kirch

    Del Monte Realty, Inc.

    (831) 238-3488

    11 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Michael Kirch
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81920758

MLSListings

APN: 012-072-015-000

California Monterey County Seaside 93955

1185 Birch Ave, Seaside, CA

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