$869,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2025

1556 Hilby Ave Seaside, CA 93955

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,154 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$753 Per Sq Ft

118 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Garden View
  • Monterey High School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 3-minute walk to Farallones Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to your dream home in Sunny Seaside! An ideal opportunity for those seeking a move-in ready haven with a wonderful floor plan and quick access to all the Monterey Peninsula has to offer. This special home is located in the sun belt and sits high on the hill on a spacious 1/4 acre lot! Step inside this home and discover a harmonious blend of comfort and style. Enjoy the airy feel of vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light and warmth from the large windows. There are beautiful hardwood floors throughout plus a gorgeous brick fireplace in the center of the open living room bringing warmth & coziness. Step outside to the expansive wood deck area perfect for entertaining guests, hosting summer barbeques or sipping your morning coffee while enjoying nature's beauty. This expansive property also has numerous patio and gardening areas perfect for relaxing and outdoor entertaining. The spacious blank canvas of the backyard truly makes this a one of a kind property. Add an ADU or kids playhouse.....whatever you desire! This residence offers a peaceful retreat while still being conveniently close to restaurants, shopping centers, beaches, highways and all the desirable amenities of the Monterey Peninsula. Visit today and experience the coastal lifestyle at its finest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Menendez-Herbst

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01236254 Listed on: 12/06/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryan Hermanson

California Mortgage & Realty License #00829175

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,665

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Garden
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,154 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 012-414-050-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,665

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 63
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1154
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile
  • Living Sq Ft: 1154
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, On Street

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Monterey Peninsula Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped
  • Parcel Number: 012-414-050-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.2500
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10890.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10890.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Monterey Peninsula Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2024
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Herbst Homes Llc
Bought by
Cerney Philip T and Mcgovern-Cerney Maureen S
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Menendez-Herbst
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Hermanson
California Mortgage & Realty
List Price
$869,000
Sold Price
$869,000
Views
156

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.93%
Original Mortgage
$719,000
Outstanding Balance
$717,739
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$137,722

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2024
Closed on
Oct 22, 2024
Sold by
Mccall Larry Eugene and Mccall Dorothy J
Bought by
Herbst Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Steven Mast
Mast Realty
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Menendez-Herbst
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$785,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-12.74%
Views
115

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
59.44%
Original Mortgage
$335,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $869,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $685,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $719,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $335,000 Construction
Previous Owner $55,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $999,000 -4.8% $866 / Sq Ft
07/04/2025 07/04/25 For Sale $1,049,000 +20.7% $909 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $869,000 0.0% $753 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2025 02/22/25 For Sale $869,000 0.0% $753 / Sq Ft
01/05/2025 01/05/25 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2024 12/06/24 For Sale $869,000 +26.9% $753 / Sq Ft
10/28/2024 10/28/24 Sold $685,000 -2.1% $594 / Sq Ft
10/05/2024 10/05/24 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Price Changed $699,500 -10.9% $606 / Sq Ft
09/18/2024 09/18/24 For Sale $785,000 -- $680 / 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 $8,665 $685,000 $475,000 $210,000
2024 $8,665 $685,000 $475,000 $210,000
2023 $60 $55,277 $10,231 $45,046
2022 $60 $54,194 $10,031 $44,163
2021 $60 $53,133 $9,835 $43,298
2020 $59 $52,590 $9,735 $42,855
2019 $57 $51,560 $9,545 $42,015
2018 $84 $50,550 $9,358 $41,192
2017 $83 $49,560 $9,175 $40,385
2016 $82 $48,590 $8,996 $39,594
2015 $82 $47,861 $8,861 $39,000
2014 $82 $46,925 $8,688 $38,237
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81988101

MLSListings

APN: 012-414-050-000