$1,138,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

340 Merrill Rd San Juan Bautista, CA 95045

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,294 Sq Ft
5.02 Acres

Recently Sold

$496 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 5.02 Acre Lot
  • Solar owned by a third party
  • Dining Area
  • Open to Family Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of July 2025

Experience breathtaking views from this stunning country estate set on five serene acres in the rolling hills of San Juan Bautista, CA. Ideally located for commuters and those looking to explore Monterey, Carmel, the historic town of San Juan Bautista, the Gilroy Outlets, and Pinnacles National Park. This charming three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home features a beautifully updated kitchen and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The property offers ample space for horses and other large animals, as well as excellent gardening potential with its rich, sandy loam soil. Embrace the peace of rural living while staying close to schools, shopping, and popular tourist destinations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim O'Connor

Choice Homes & Land License #01293385 Listed on: 05/06/2025

Co-Listed By

Zackery O'Connor

Choice Homes & Land License #01874008

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim O'Connor

Choice Homes & Land License #01293385 Listed on: 05/06/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,728

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,294 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Open to Family Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by a third party
  • 5.02 Acre Lot
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 011-290-046-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,728

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 40
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2294
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Zoning Description: R
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Living Sq Ft: 2294
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tile
  • Horse Property: Possible

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Schools

  • School District: Aromas/San Juan Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 011-290-046-000
  • Lot Acres: 5.0200
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 218671.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 218671.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Leased

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Aromas/San Juan Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Morell David Francis and Morrell David Francis
Bought by
Liu Chenglin and Cao Haiyan
Seller's Agent
Kim O'Connor
Choice Homes & Land
Buyer's Agent
Kim O'Connor
Choice Homes & Land
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,138,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$111,000
-8.89%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2005
Sold by
Villegas Jerrie A
Bought by
Morrell David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2005
Sold by
Galloway Terry Ray and Galloway Diana June
Bought by
Morrell David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2003
Sold by
Galloway Diana June
Bought by
Galloway Terry Ray and Galloway Diana June

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$595,000
Interest Rate
7.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2000
Sold by
Fairless Daniel E and Fairless Lola L
Bought by
Galloway Terry Ray and Galloway Diana June

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,138,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title California Inc
Grant Deed $847,500 Stewart Title California Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Title Of Ca
Grant Deed $500,000 San Benito Land Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $278,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $221,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $220,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $210,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $595,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $1,138,000 -1.0% $496 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Price Changed $1,149,000 -8.0% $501 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $544 / 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 $11,728 $1,075,000 $550,000 $525,000
2023 $11,728 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000
2022 $11,199 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000
2021 $10,898 $950,000 $450,000 $500,000
2020 $10,385 $900,000 $425,000 $475,000
2019 $9,693 $875,000 $400,000 $475,000
2018 $8,683 $800,000 $350,000 $450,000
2017 $8,155 $750,000 $350,000 $400,000
2016 $7,620 $700,000 $325,000 $375,000
2015 $6,909 $634,000 $325,000 $309,000
2014 $6,159 $563,000 $300,000 $263,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82005650

MLSListings

APN: 011-290-046-000