NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18685 Van Buren Ave Salinas, CA 93906

Bolsa Knolls Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $692,000 - $748,405

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,732 Sq Ft
$414/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 2, 2012

Last sale price $205,000 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 250% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,193 / mo

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open to Family Room
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Dining Room
  • Bathtub
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 3-minute walk to Santa Rita Park

About This Home

As of May 2012

WOW! clean large home in north salinas! large master bedroom with walk in closet, brick fileplace, new paint and in ready to meve-in condition! hurry this one will not last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Bitar

Executive Estates, Inc License #01702352 Listed on: 01/09/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Jose Belman

Priority Real Estate License #01847115

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 6,795

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,732 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 253-213-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

6,795 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 118.36
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1732
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 1076
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Top Coordinate: J
  • Thomas Bros Page: 1076
  • Thomas Brothers: J7
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Zoning Description: r-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Living Sq Ft: 1732
  • Stories: 1
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 253-213-015
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 126.96
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6800.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6800.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6800.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6800.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Salinas Union High

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$717,351

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Outstanding Balance
$225,182
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$492,169

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2012
Closed on
Apr 23, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mike Bitar
Executive Estates, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Jose Belman
Priority Real Estate
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-6.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.16%
Original Mortgage
$209,100
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Bolsa Knolls, CA

  • Monica Wason Real Estate Agent - M2 Realty Group

    Monica Wason

    M2 Realty Group

    (831) 275-1395

    32 Total Sales

    3 in Bolsa Knolls

    $290K - $715K Price Range

    Monica Wason
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  • Candice Terry Real Estate Agent - PMZ Real Estate

    Candice Terry

    PMZ Real Estate

    (209) 427-1750

    76 Total Sales

    1 in Bolsa Knolls

    $705,000 Price

    Candice Terry
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  • Salud Pineda Padilla Real Estate Agent - HomeSmart PV & Associates

    Salud Pineda Padilla

    HomeSmart PV & Associates

    (669) 230-1956

    31 Total Sales

    1 in Bolsa Knolls

    $654,000 Price

    Salud Pineda Padilla
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  • Erica Perez Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Erica Perez

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 220-3677

    52 Total Sales

    1 in Bolsa Knolls

    $750,000 Price

    Erica Perez
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  • Jose Hernandez Real Estate Agent - Integrity Estates Realty

    Jose Hernandez

    Integrity Estates Realty

    (669) 279-3168

    48 Total Sales

    1 in Bolsa Knolls

    $289,000 Price

    Jose Hernandez
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  • Melinda M. Fike Real Estate Agent - Intero Real Estate Services

    Melinda M. Fike

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (831) 741-4597

    34 Total Sales

    1 in Bolsa Knolls

    $639,000 Price

    Melinda M. Fike
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Amrock Llc
$102,500 Chicago Title Company
$165,500 None Available
-- Chicago Title
$189,000 Stewart Title
-- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $255,000
Closed $209,100
Previous Owner $248,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/02/2012 05/02/12 Sold $205,000 -6.8% $118 / Sq Ft
02/29/2012 02/29/12 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2012 02/24/12 For Sale $219,900 0.0% $127 / Sq Ft
02/07/2012 02/07/12 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2012 01/31/12 Price Changed $219,900 -4.3% $127 / Sq Ft
01/27/2012 01/27/12 Price Changed $229,800 0.0% $133 / Sq Ft
01/09/2012 01/09/12 For Sale $229,900 -- $133 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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
2026 $3,091 $262,628 $64,051 $198,577
2025 $2,971 $257,480 $62,796 $194,684
2024 $2,971 $252,432 $61,565 $190,867
2023 $2,737 $247,483 $60,358 $187,125
2022 $2,707 $242,631 $59,175 $183,456
2021 $2,659 $237,874 $58,015 $179,859
2020 $2,540 $235,436 $57,421 $178,015
2019 $2,462 $230,821 $56,296 $174,525
2018 $2,533 $226,296 $55,193 $171,103
2017 $2,558 $221,860 $54,111 $167,749
2016 $2,480 $217,510 $53,050 $164,460
2015 $2,539 $214,244 $52,254 $161,990
2014 $2,432 $210,048 $51,231 $158,817
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Mike Bitar

    Executive Estates, Inc

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Jose Belman

    Priority Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81200813

MLSListings

APN: 253-213-015-000

California Monterey County Salinas 93906 Bolsa Knolls

18685 Van Buren Ave, Salinas, CA

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