NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1537 Cougar Dr Salinas, CA 93905

East Salinas Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $700,000 - $752,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,549 Sq Ft
$467/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 30, 2019

Last sale price $450,000 $291 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,302/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Open to Family Room
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2019

COME SEE- COME BUY! Bella Vista single story 4 bedroom 2 full bath home within walking distance to Oscar Loya Elementary School. You will love the floor plan on this 1,574 square foot home. Living room and dining room combo flows into your open kitchen and family room The high pitch ceilings along with wood floors gives it an eye catching. Come by and see if this home meets your home searching criteria.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Saul Zamudio

Berkshire Hathaway HS Real Time Realty License #01495051 Listed on: 07/10/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HS Real Time Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Saul Zamudio

Berkshire Hathaway HS Real Time Realty License #01495051 Listed on: 07/10/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HS Real Time Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 4,744 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,549 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower

Additional Features

  • Outside Bathroom Access
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 153-573-026-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

4,744 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1549
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range
  • Living Sq Ft: 1549
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Outside Access, Showers over Tubs - 2+
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • High School: 577

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 153-573-026-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1089
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4744.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4744.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Salinas Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Oscar F. Loya Elementary
  • High School Text: Alisal High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2019
Closed on
Aug 28, 2019
Sold by
Villarruel Jose H and Sanchez Elizabeth
Bought by
Lagunas Fernando Otero and Sanchez Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Saul Zamudio
Berkshire Hathaway HS Real Time Realty
Buyer's Agent
Saul Zamudio
Berkshire Hathaway HS Real Time Realty
List Price
$470,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.26%
Current Estimated Value
$722,974

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$272,974
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.62%
Original Mortgage
$441,849
Outstanding Balance
$388,599
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$334,375

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2003
Sold by
Melendez Dana
Bought by
Villarruel Jose H and Villarruel Martha A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$287,200
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2001
Sold by
First American Title Insurance Company
Bought by
Melendez Dana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,292
Interest Rate
4.75%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lagunas Fernando Otero $450,000 Old Republic Title Co
Villarruel Jose H $359,000 Chicago Title
Melendez Dana $290,500 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lagunas Fernando Otero $441,849
Previous Owner Villarruel Jose H $287,200
Previous Owner Melendez Dana $261,292
Closed Villarruel Jose H $17,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/30/2019 08/30/19 Sold $450,000 -4.3% $291 / Sq Ft
07/17/2019 07/17/19 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2019 07/10/19 For Sale $470,000 -- $303 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $6,570 $492,136 $240,600 $251,536
2024 $6,570 $482,487 $235,883 $246,604
2023 $6,477 $473,027 $231,258 $241,769
2022 $5,839 $463,753 $226,724 $237,029
2021 $6,335 $454,661 $222,279 $232,382
2020 $6,759 $450,000 $220,000 $230,000
2019 $7,276 $466,097 $207,729 $258,368
2018 $6,766 $431,000 $192,000 $239,000
2017 $6,510 $401,000 $179,000 $222,000
2016 $6,007 $376,000 $168,000 $208,000
2015 $5,636 $335,000 $149,000 $186,000
2014 $5,177 $305,000 $136,000 $169,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Saul Zamudio

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Saul Zamudio

    Berkshire Hathaway HS Real Time Realty

    (831) 595-2083

    4 in this area

    35 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81759833

MLSListings

APN: 153-573-026-000

California Monterey County Salinas 93905 East Salinas

1537 Cougar Dr, Salinas, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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