NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 Sonoma Ave Seaside, CA 93955

Estimated Value: $717,000 - $962,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$682/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2014

Last sale price $330,000 $275 Per Sq Ft

Est. 148% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,697/month

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Capra Park

About This Home

As of August 2014

Cathedral Ceilings, Ocean Views, 2 car garage, Fenced Yard, Meticulously Maintained Home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Juliette Ferguson

Sotheby’s International Realty License #01405735 Listed on: 05/15/2014

Sotheby’s International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jan Pratt

Sotheby’s International Realty License #01442211

Sotheby’s International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,294

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Freezer

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 012-292-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,294

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch, Traditional, Contemporary, Cottage/Bungalow
  • Age: 68
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 275.00
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1200
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 82
  • Map Side Coordinate: 3
  • Map Top Coordinate: B
  • Thomas Bros Page: 82
  • Thomas Brothers: B3
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Insert, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Freezer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1200
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Garage, Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Local/Neighborhood, Ocean, City Lights
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Bay Window

Schools

  • School District: Monterey Peninsula Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 012-292-002
  • Lot Location: Corner
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 290.42
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 5000.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 5000.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5000.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Monterey Peninsula Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2014
Closed on
Aug 20, 2014
Sold by
Athan Michael A and Marecek Joanne
Bought by
Gil Cass
Seller's Agent
Juliette Ferguson
Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jan Pratt
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-8.31%
Current Estimated Value
$818,553

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$488,553
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.76%
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2009
Sold by
Marecek Joanne
Bought by
Marecek Joanne and Joanne Marecek Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2003
Sold by
Marecek Joanne
Bought by
Athan Michael A and Marecek Joanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2003
Sold by
Athan Michael A
Bought by
Marecek Joanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2001
Sold by
Marecek Joanne
Bought by
Athan Michael A and Marecek Joanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2001
Sold by
Athan Michael A
Bought by
Marecek Joanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
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
Gil Cass $330,000 Chicago Title Company
Marecek Joanne -- None Available
Athan Michael A -- --
Marecek Joanne -- Fidelity Title
Athan Michael A -- --
Marecek Joanne -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gil Cass $245,000
Previous Owner Marecek Joanne $180,000
Previous Owner Marecek Joanne $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2014 08/29/14 Sold $330,000 0.0% $275 / Sq Ft
08/29/2014 08/29/14 Off Market $330,000 -- --
08/01/2014 08/01/14 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2014 07/23/14 Price Changed $348,500 -3.2% $290 / Sq Ft
07/23/2014 07/23/14 For Sale $359,900 0.0% $300 / Sq Ft
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2014 07/12/14 For Sale $359,900 0.0% $300 / Sq Ft
07/02/2014 07/02/14 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2014 06/21/14 Price Changed $359,900 -2.6% $300 / Sq Ft
06/19/2014 06/19/14 For Sale $369,500 0.0% $308 / Sq Ft
06/10/2014 06/10/14 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2014 05/29/14 Price Changed $369,500 -7.3% $308 / Sq Ft
05/15/2014 05/15/14 For Sale $398,500 -- $332 / 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 $4,294 $404,524 $245,166 $159,358
2024 $4,294 $396,593 $240,359 $156,234
2023 $4,289 $388,818 $235,647 $153,171
2022 $4,230 $381,195 $231,027 $150,168
2021 $4,169 $373,722 $226,498 $147,224
2020 $4,012 $369,891 $224,176 $145,715
2019 $4,207 $362,639 $219,781 $142,858
2018 $4,041 $355,529 $215,472 $140,057
2017 $3,745 $348,559 $211,248 $137,311
2016 $3,678 $341,725 $207,106 $134,619
2015 $3,626 $336,593 $203,996 $132,597
2014 $2,368 $223,587 $115,402 $108,185
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Juliette Ferguson

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Juliette Ferguson

    Sotheby’s International Realty

    (831) 402-3800

    40 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Juliette Ferguson
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  • Jan Pratt

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Jan Pratt

    Sotheby’s International Realty

    (831) 402-2017

    1 Total Sale

    Jan Pratt
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81416944

MLSListings

APN: 012-292-002-000

California Monterey County Seaside 93955

1520 Sonoma Ave, Seaside, CA

This home is located at 1520 Sonoma Ave, Seaside, CA 93955 since 15 May 2014 and is currently estimated at $818,553, approximately $682 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 1520 Sonoma Ave is a home located in Monterey County with nearby schools including Highland Elementary School, Seaside Middle School, and Seaside High School.

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