NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1243 Buena Vista Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Estimated Value: $1,076,000 - $1,434,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,019 Sq Ft
$1,194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 10, 2020

Last sale price $785,000 $770 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,200/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forest Grove Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Quartz Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2020

Fantastic opportunity to own an ocean view home in Pacific Grove with a remodeled kitchen, new floors and an updated bathroom. This 3 bedroom 1 bath mid-century modern home has been tastefully refreshed on the interior and is bathed in natural light. There is a new fireplace, new French doors leading to a new deck with views of the Pacific Ocean. There is a fresh coat of paint on the exterior and the back yard has a fireplace that is ideal to watch the magnificent sunsets. Located in one of the best school districts in the area, and close to shopping and the beach, this home is ideal for either a second home or a full time residence. Please be sure to visit https://bit.ly/3dC72Wv for COVID-19 rules for entering a home and best practices.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Monterey Peninsula Home Team

KW Coastal Estates License #70000352 Listed on: 05/22/2020

KW Coastal Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian J. Butler

Monterey Coast Realty License #01468232

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,901

Year Built

  • 1955

Lot Details

  • 3,999 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,019 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,901

Year Built

1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 65
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1019
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Insert
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1019
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Granite, Shower Over Tub - 1, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Bay, Forest / Woods, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Pacific Grove Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up
  • Lot Acres: 0.0918
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4000.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Insulation - Per Owner, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Walls Insulated

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2021
Sold by
Junkunc Marc T and Fang Christine M
Bought by
Fang-Junkunc Family Trust and Junkunc
Current Estimated Value
$1,216,913

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2020
Closed on
Jul 6, 2020
Sold by
Somerton Lyle J and Taylor Lindsey M
Bought by
Junkunc Marc T and Fang Christine M
Seller's Agent
Monterey Peninsula Home Team
KW Coastal Estates
Buyer's Agent
Brian J. Butler
Monterey Coast Realty
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.83%
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2018
Sold by
Frankel Michelle R
Bought by
Somerton Lyle J and Taylor Lindsey M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2009
Sold by
Skamser Bethann
Bought by
Frankel Michelle R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2003
Sold by
Lueken William B and Lueken Jennifer S
Bought by
Skamser Bethann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1998
Sold by
Childs Gary A
Bought by
Childs Gary A and Childs Janet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,500
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1998
Sold by
Childs Gary A and Childs Janet
Bought by
Lueken William B and Lueken Jennifer S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,500
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1998
Sold by
Morris Linda L and Morris Keith D
Bought by
Childs Gary A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fang-Junkunc Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Junkunc Marc T $785,000 Chicago Title Company
Somerton Lyle J $690,000 Chicago Title Co
Frankel Michelle R $400,000 Chicago Title Company
Skamser Bethann $475,000 Stewart Title
Childs Gary A -- Stewart Title
Lueken William B $225,000 Stewart Title
Childs Gary A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Junkunc Marc T $628,000
Previous Owner Somerton Lyle J $405,000
Previous Owner Somerton Lyle J $402,000
Previous Owner Somerton Lyle J $400,000
Previous Owner Frankel Michelle R $291,000
Previous Owner Frankel Michelle R $320,000
Previous Owner Skamser Bethann $560,000
Previous Owner Skamser Bethann $380,000
Previous Owner Lueken William B $268,500
Previous Owner Lueken William B $269,000
Previous Owner Lueken William B $42,000
Previous Owner Lueken William B $213,500
Closed Skamser Bethann $71,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2020 07/10/20 Sold $785,000 -1.3% $770 / Sq Ft
06/05/2020 06/05/20 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2020 05/22/20 For Sale $795,000 -- $780 / 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 $8,901 $849,707 $595,337 $254,370
2024 $8,901 $833,047 $583,664 $249,383
2023 $9,010 $816,714 $572,220 $244,494
2022 $8,827 $800,700 $561,000 $239,700
2021 $8,782 $785,000 $550,000 $235,000
2020 $7,726 $703,800 $510,000 $193,800
2019 $7,494 $690,000 $500,000 $190,000
2018 $4,917 $453,778 $340,336 $113,442
2017 $4,836 $444,881 $333,663 $111,218
2016 $4,846 $436,159 $327,121 $109,038
2015 $4,766 $429,609 $322,208 $107,401
2014 $4,666 $421,195 $315,897 $105,298
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian J. Butler

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Brian J. Butler

    Monterey Coast Realty

    (831) 241-4259

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Brian J. Butler
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81793631

MLSListings

APN: 007-601-004-000

California Monterey County Pacific Grove 93950

1243 Buena Vista Ave, Pacific Grove, CA

This home is located at 1243 Buena Vista Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 since 22 May 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,216,913, approximately $1,194 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 1243 Buena Vista Ave is a home located in Monterey County with nearby schools including Forest Grove Elementary School, Pacific Grove Middle School, and Pacific Grove High School.

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