NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1777 Merlot Way Salinas, CA 93906

Harden Ranch Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $898,593 - $968,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,488 Sq Ft
$376/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 01, 2021

Last sale price $770,000 $309 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,888/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Fenced
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Grass Covered Lot

About This Home

As of November 2021

Opportunity Knocks! Spacious 5 bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, and Bonus Room located in desirable Harden Ranch neighborhood. As you step inside you are greeted by beautiful, newly installed Vinyl Plank flooring throughout the home. Updated cabinets are the highlights of the kitchen. Step outside through the French Doors into the backyard and relax in your own Swim Spa or Jacuzzi/Spa. The backyard has newer fencing and a gate that offers a private entrance to McKinnon Park. Socialize on your front patio with the cozy firepit. A large two car garage offers well-designed storage with custom cabinets from California Closets. The custom designed, indoor laundry room makes the task much more enjoyable. Special feature is an Enviro water conditioner system. Close to major shopping centers, schools, and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carmen Frater

Frater Real Estate, Inc. License #01053288 Listed on: 09/23/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Pei Shen

Shen's Management & Sales Inc License #01412568

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,563

Year Built

  • 1996

Lot Details

  • 6,181 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,488 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry in unit

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Softener Leased

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,563

Year Built

1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 25
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2488
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1996

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2488
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood, Park
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Salinas Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1419
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6183.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6183.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2021
Closed on
Sep 30, 2021
Sold by
Elston Mark E and Elston Trycia L
Bought by
Hu Ming Xing and Liang Yu Yan
Seller's Agent
Carmen Frater
Frater Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Pei Shen
Shen's Management & Sales Inc
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
2.67%
Current Estimated Value
$934,398

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$164,398
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.40%
Original Mortgage
$616,000
Outstanding Balance
$564,167
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$377,250

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1996
Sold by
Kaufman & Broad Monterey Bay Inc
Bought by
Elston Mark E and Elston Trycia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,400
Interest Rate
8%
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
Hu Ming Xing $770,000 Chicago Title Company
Elston Mark E $226,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hu Ming Xing $616,000
Previous Owner Elston Mark E $401,793
Previous Owner Jacobs Mark T $275,000
Previous Owner Elston Mark E $50,000
Previous Owner Elston Mark E $270,000
Previous Owner Elston Mark E $235,600
Previous Owner Elston Mark E $213,000
Previous Owner Elston Mark E $214,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/01/2021 11/01/21 Sold $770,000 +2.7% $309 / Sq Ft
09/27/2021 09/27/21 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2021 09/23/21 For Sale $750,000 -- $301 / 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 $9,563 $817,129 $318,362 $498,767
2024 $9,563 $801,108 $312,120 $488,988
2023 $8,813 $785,400 $306,000 $479,400
2022 $8,728 $770,000 $300,000 $470,000
2021 $3,884 $770,000 $300,000 $470,000
2020 $3,714 $336,089 $111,677 $224,412
2019 $3,604 $329,500 $109,488 $220,012
2018 $3,708 $323,041 $107,342 $215,699
2017 $3,745 $316,708 $105,238 $211,470
2016 $3,634 $310,499 $103,175 $207,324
2015 $3,602 $305,836 $101,626 $204,210
2014 $3,451 $299,846 $99,636 $200,210
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carmen Frater

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Carmen Frater

    Frater Real Estate, Inc.

    (831) 905-7960

    3 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Carmen Frater
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Pei Shen

    Shen's Management & Sales Inc

    (831) 596-5806

    5 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Pei Shen
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81861780

MLSListings

APN: 211-351-011-000

California Monterey County Salinas 93906 Harden Ranch

1777 Merlot Way, Salinas, CA

This home is located at 1777 Merlot Way, Salinas, CA 93906 since 23 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $934,398, approximately $375 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 1777 Merlot Way is a home located in Monterey County with nearby schools including North Salinas High School.

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