NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 Towt St Salinas, CA 93905

East Salinas Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $635,000 - $670,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,354 Sq Ft
$480/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 27, 2017

Last sale price $356,000 $263 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,098/month

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of June 2017

Sweet older home in the Alisal area, close to schools, park & houses of worship. First time on the real estate market, it is priced to sell quickly.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sue Haro

Steinbeck Real Estate, Inc. License #01363013 Listed on: 02/10/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Brandy Banuelos

Sand Castle Properties License #01151388

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,424

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 7,187

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,354 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 7,187 Sq Ft Lot
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 004-211-008-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,424

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 76
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1354
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Living Sq Ft: 1354
  • Stories: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Post and Pier
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Salinas Union High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 004-211-008-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1650
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7200.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7200.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Salinas Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2019
Sold by
Mendoza Jose A and Menjivar Sara
Bought by
Mendoza Jose A and Menjivar Sara
Total Days on Market
86
Current Estimated Value
$649,638

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$334,400
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2017
Closed on
Jul 29, 2017
Sold by
Menjivar Sara and Mendoza Jose A
Bought by
Menjivar Sara and Mendoza Jose A
Seller's Agent
Sue Haro
Steinbeck Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brandy Banuelos
Sand Castle Properties
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$356,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-0.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.50%
Original Mortgage
$338,200
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2017
Closed on
Jun 22, 2017
Sold by
Watts Sheila
Bought by
Menjivar Sara and Mendoza Jose A
Seller's Agent
Sue Haro
Steinbeck Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brandy Banuelos
Sand Castle Properties
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$356,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-0.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$338,200
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2014
Sold by
Gattis Marion A
Bought by
Watts Sheila
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
Mendoza Jose A -- Chicago Title Company
Menjivar Sara -- None Available
Menjivar Sara $356,000 First American Title Company
Watts Sheila -- First American Title Company
Watts Sheila -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mendoza Jose A $400,000
Closed Mendoza Jose A $334,400
Closed Menjivar Sara $338,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2017 06/27/17 Sold $356,000 +1.7% $263 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2017 04/21/17 Price Changed $349,900 -2.5% $258 / Sq Ft
02/10/2017 02/10/17 For Sale $359,000 -- $265 / 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
2024 $5,424 $405,061 $170,672 $234,389
2023 $5,325 $397,120 $167,326 $229,794
2022 $4,792 $389,335 $164,046 $225,289
2021 $4,795 $381,702 $160,830 $220,872
2020 $4,743 $377,789 $159,181 $218,608
2019 $4,895 $370,382 $156,060 $214,322
2018 $4,615 $363,120 $153,000 $210,120
2017 $830 $59,053 $12,663 $46,390
2016 $788 $57,896 $12,415 $45,481
2015 $781 $57,027 $12,229 $44,798
2014 $666 $55,911 $11,990 $43,921
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sue Haro

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Sue Haro

    Steinbeck Real Estate, Inc.

    (831) 524-0913

    2 in this area

    19 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Brandy Banuelos

    Sand Castle Properties

    (831) 443-6888

    1 Total Sale

    Brandy Banuelos
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81638619

MLSListings

APN: 004-211-008-000

California Monterey County Salinas 93905 East Salinas

242 Towt St, Salinas, CA

This home is located at 242 Towt St, Salinas, CA 93905 since 10 February 2017 and is currently estimated at $649,638, approximately $479 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 242 Towt St is a home located in Monterey County with nearby schools including Fremont Elementary School, El Sausal Middle School, and Alisal High School.

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