NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18281 Berta Canyon Rd Salinas, CA 93907

Estimated Value: $1,144,000 - $1,454,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,018 Sq Ft
$435/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 29, 2021

Last sale price $1,280,000 $424 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,101/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 1.14 Acre Lot
  • Solar Power System
  • City Lights View
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of December 2021

Stunning Sophisticated Home with Spectacular Views! Located in the desirable Berta Meadows gated community this gorgeous, secluded property offers a haven from a chaotic world. From the moment you approach the driveway & pull up under the porte-cochere you are entering your own private retreat. As you step through the front door the incredible views will take your breath away, each & every time! There is something truly magical about this property. Every room has a view & as the light changes, throughout each day & across the seasons, you will discover glorious new moods & vistas inside & out. Features include a spacious kitchen with island, cozy dining nook with bay window seating, formal dining room with wrap around windows, living room with dramatic vaulted ceilings, sunken fireplace pit with upholstered seating & wet bar, spa-like owner's suite bathroom with air-jet tub & Toto WC. Anderson doors & windows throughout, dual heating & hot water zones, natural gas, 3 car garage & more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Cosentino

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate: BEST LIFE License #01001367 Listed on: 10/17/2021

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate: BEST LIFE

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1988

Lot Details

  • 1.14 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,018 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Entertainment System
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Garden Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance - liability, maintenance - road
  • Berta Meadows Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Zoning: LDR
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Restrictions: Pets - Allowed
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3018
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1988

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Oven - Double, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 3018
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Utility Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Full On Ground Floor, Half On Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub With Jets, Stall Shower - 2+, Stone, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Canyon, City Lights, Hills, Mountains, Valley

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Berta Meadows
  • HOA Fees: 500
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fees Include: Insurance - Liability, Maintenance - Road
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Berta Meadows

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, Garden Window, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped, Private / Secluded, Views
  • Lot Acres: 1.1400
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 49658.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 49658.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Solar Power, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2021
Closed on
Dec 14, 2021
Sold by
Obrien Daniel T and Obrien Linda C
Bought by
Mitchell Jacquelyn Dorothy and Royer Bradley
Seller's Agent
Karen Cosentino
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate: BEST LIFE
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,280,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
4.49%
Current Estimated Value
$1,311,350

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$31,350
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.61%
Original Mortgage
$1,130,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,039,304
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$272,046

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2020
Sold by
Obrien Daniel T and Obrien Linda C
Bought by
Obrien Daniel T and Obrien Linda C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$683,846
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2019
Sold by
Brien Daniel T O and Brien Linda C O
Bought by
Brien Daniel T O and Brien Linda C O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$694,100
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2017
Sold by
Brien Daniel T O and Brien Linda C O
Bought by
Brien Daniel T O and Brien Linda C O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$703,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2012
Sold by
Obrien Daniel T and Obrien Linda C
Bought by
Obrien Daniel T and Obrien Linda C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$549,886
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2009
Sold by
Obrien Daniel T and Obrien Linda C
Bought by
Obrien Daniel T and Obrien Linda C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$558,000
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2004
Sold by
Obrien Daniel T and Obrien Linda C
Bought by
Obrien Daniel T and Obrien Linda C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$489,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2004
Sold by
Obrien Daniel T and Obrien Linda C
Bought by
Obrien Daniel T and Obrien Linda C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$489,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2002
Sold by
Floerchinger Kenneth W and Florerchinger Laurie J
Bought by
Obrien Daniel T and Obrien Linda C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Interest Rate
6%
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
Mitchell Jacquelyn Dorothy $1,280,000 First American Title Company
Obrien Daniel T -- Corinthian Title Company Inc
Obrien Daniel T -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Brien Daniel T O -- Accommodation
Brien Daniel T O -- First American Title
Brien Daniel T O -- First American Title Company
Brien Daniel T O -- First American Title Company
Obrien Daniel T -- Chicago Title Company
Obrien Daniel T -- Chicago Title Company
Obrien Daniel T -- Accommodation
Obrien Daniel T -- Old Republic Title Company
Obrien Daniel T -- --
Obrien Daniel T -- Old Republic Title
Obrien Daniel T $708,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mitchell Jacquelyn Dorothy $1,130,000
Previous Owner Obrien Daniel T $683,846
Previous Owner Brien Daniel T O $694,100
Previous Owner Brien Daniel T O $703,000
Previous Owner Obrien Daniel T $549,886
Previous Owner Obrien Daniel T $558,000
Previous Owner Obrien Daniel T $489,000
Previous Owner Obrien Daniel T $495,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/29/2021 12/29/21 Sold $1,280,000 +4.5% $424 / Sq Ft
11/09/2021 11/09/21 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2021 10/17/21 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $406 / 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 $14,507 $1,358,345 $583,664 $774,681
2024 $14,507 $1,331,712 $572,220 $759,492
2023 $14,247 $1,305,600 $561,000 $744,600
2022 $14,159 $1,280,000 $550,000 $730,000
2021 $10,249 $947,352 $334,515 $612,837
2020 $10,305 $937,639 $331,085 $606,554
2019 $10,067 $919,255 $324,594 $594,661
2018 $8,088 $737,000 $260,000 $477,000
2017 $7,741 $732,000 $258,000 $474,000
2016 $7,679 $684,000 $242,000 $442,000
2015 $7,052 $644,000 $227,000 $417,000
2014 $6,087 $555,000 $196,000 $359,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Karen Cosentino

    Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate: BEST LIFE

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81867145

MLSListings

APN: 125-104-024-000

California Monterey County Salinas 93907

18281 Berta Canyon Rd, Salinas, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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