NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1253 Darwin St Seaside, CA 93955

Estimated Value: $720,000 - $791,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,101 Sq Ft
$680/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2022

Last sale price $679,000 $617 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,790/month

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Farallones Park

About This Home

As of December 2022

Cute as a Button Single Story Seaside Cottage Charming Seaside Cottage just off Hilby on a cul-de-sac, featuring approximately 1100 s.f., this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Seaside Cottage is ready for new owners. Meticulously maintained with many updates in the last 5 years including a new roof and solar lease. This beautiful single story home is located just off Hilby Avenue in Upper Seaside. Newer high-end wood flooring throughout. Crown molding, new interior and exterior paint, newer roof, new kitchen counters, updated bathrooms, newer windows, newer plumbing, a brand new electric box and leased solar system saving money on electricity. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB OCCUPANT.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Juliette Ferguson

Sotheby’s International Realty License #01405735 Listed on: 09/16/2022

Sotheby’s International Realty

Co-Listed By

Cynthia Herrera

Sotheby’s International Realty License #01911472

Last Buyer's Agent

Dani M. Wilcox

KW Coastal Estates License #01982101

KW Coastal Estates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,462

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Cottage
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,101 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 012-321-017-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,462

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage, Farm House, Traditional
  • Age: 64
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1101
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Zoning Description: R
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1101
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front
  • Property Faces: West
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Monterey Peninsula Unified
  • Elementary School: Martin Luther King
  • Middle School: Seaside Middle School
  • High School: Seaside High
  • High School: 548
  • Elementary School: 1013
  • Middle School: 38001

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 012-321-017-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0800
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3485.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3485.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Leased

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Monterey Peninsula Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Martin Luther King
  • High School Text: Seaside High
  • Middle School Text: Seaside Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2022
Closed on
Dec 28, 2022
Sold by
Williams Judith
Bought by
Ward Robert D and Ward Jeannie M
Seller's Agent
Juliette Ferguson
Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dani M. Wilcox
KW Coastal Estates
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$679,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$71,000
-9.47%
Views
287
Current Estimated Value
$748,250

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$69,250
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.99%
Original Mortgage
$329,000
Outstanding Balance
$320,550
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$427,700

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2003
Sold by
Mauricio Jose G and Mauricio Maria Mable A
Bought by
Williams Judith

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$331,200
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 1994
Sold by
Curatolo Peter and Curatolo Sally A
Bought by
Mauricio Jose G and Mauricio Maria Mabel A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
7.24%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ward Robert D $679,000 Chicago Title
Williams Judith $414,000 Old Republic Title
Mauricio Jose G $134,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ward Robert D $329,000
Previous Owner Williams Judith $544,000
Previous Owner Williams Judith $427,000
Previous Owner Williams Judith $89,800
Previous Owner Williams Judith $331,200
Previous Owner Mauricio Jose G $100,000
Previous Owner Mauricio Jose G $75,000
Closed Williams Judith $82,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/30/2022 12/30/22 Sold $679,000 -1.5% $617 / Sq Ft
12/05/2022 12/05/22 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2022 11/22/22 Price Changed $689,000 -1.4% $626 / Sq Ft
10/05/2022 10/05/22 Price Changed $699,000 -6.8% $635 / Sq Ft
09/16/2022 09/16/22 For Sale $750,000 -- $681 / 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
2024 $7,462 $692,580 $357,000 $335,580
2023 $7,424 $679,000 $350,000 $329,000
2022 $6,708 $679,000 $350,000 $329,000
2021 $6,237 $543,781 $302,100 $241,681
2020 $5,725 $538,206 $299,003 $239,203
2019 $6,005 $527,654 $293,141 $234,513
2018 $5,249 $471,000 $262,000 $209,000
2017 $4,842 $460,000 $256,000 $204,000
2016 $4,271 $405,000 $225,000 $180,000
2015 $3,493 $331,000 $184,000 $147,000
2014 $3,248 $307,000 $171,000 $136,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81907597

MLSListings

APN: 012-321-017-000