$749,000
SOLD DEC 11, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,487 Sq Ft
7,401 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$504 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Storage Room
  • Dining Area
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Separate Family Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of December 2025

Beautifully renovated gem located at 1226 Monroe St in Salinas in a well established neighborhood! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom is approx 1,487sf with a generous 7,400sf lot. The property is in move-in condition and exudes a model home appeal with its many updates. Bright and spacious interior featuring large family room addition, perfect for gatherings and everyday relaxation. The formal cozy living room complete with a wood-burning fireplace for those chilly evenings. The separate dining area adjacent to the kitchen offers an ideal setting for family meals and entertaining guests. Extensive renovations, including new interior and exterior paint, a new roof, LVP flooring throughout, new fixtures, bathroom vanities, countertops, new exterior doors, all new windows, new hardware. 720 square foot permitted shop in the backyard, measuring 24x30 feet. This versatile space is perfect for use as a workshop or could be converted into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), adding potential value and functionality to the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chantel Henson

Compass License #01271580 Listed on: 10/08/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Betty Stringer

Compass License #02042438

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Amador

eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc. License #02105654

eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,487 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • 7,401 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wall Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-303-021-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1487
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
  • Living Sq Ft: 1487
  • Stories: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Storage
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 003-303-021-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1699
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7400.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7400.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Salinas Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2025
Closed on
Dec 8, 2025
Sold by
Sally M Clausen Living Trust and Clausen Sally M
Bought by
Cervantes Marisol and Anaya Manuel Salvador
Seller's Agent
Chantel Henson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Amador
eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
List Price
$769,000
Sold Price
$749,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.6%
Views
82

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.20%
Original Mortgage
$735,433
Outstanding Balance
$735,433
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$12,237

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2019
Sold by
Clausen Sally M
Bought by
Clausen Sally M and Sally M Clausen Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2019
Sold by
Clausen Sally M and Bennett Living Trust
Bought by
Clausen Sally M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 1996
Sold by
Bennett Robert W and Bennett Lula E
Bought by
Bennett Robert Wallace and Bennett Lula Esther
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $749,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $735,433 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/11/2025 12/11/25 Sold $749,000 0.0% $504 / Sq Ft
11/19/2025 11/19/25 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2025 11/09/25 Price Changed $749,000 -2.6% $504 / Sq Ft
11/04/2025 11/04/25 For Sale $769,000 0.0% $517 / Sq Ft
11/01/2025 11/01/25 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2025 10/08/25 For Sale $769,000 -- $517 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $1,059 $87,994 $21,571 $66,423
2024 $1,059 $86,270 $21,149 $65,121
2023 $1,024 $84,580 $20,735 $63,845
2022 $984 $82,923 $20,329 $62,594
2021 $946 $81,298 $19,931 $61,367
2020 $920 $80,465 $19,727 $60,738
2019 $911 $78,889 $19,341 $59,548
2018 $897 $77,343 $18,962 $58,381
2017 $898 $75,828 $18,591 $57,237
2016 $898 $74,342 $18,227 $56,115
2015 $905 $73,227 $17,954 $55,273
2014 $847 $71,794 $17,603 $54,191
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82022187

MLSListings

APN: 003-303-021-000