NOT LISTED FOR SALE

40 Via Descanso Monterey, CA 93940

Monterey Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,305,000 - $1,417,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$858/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 06, 2020

Last sale price $950,000 $594 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,468/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Monterey High School Rated A
  • Garden View
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of November 2020

Imagine your ideal Monterey lifestyle in this single-story, light-filled home on a lovely, quiet tree-lined street. Conveniently close to all that the Monterey Bay Peninsula has to offer, with the Fishermans Wharf and Del Monte Beach a mere 1.5 miles away. Charming Carmel and Pebble Beach golf also a short drive over the hill. And when the wind is just right, you will be able to hear the see lions bark. This comfortable home features an open and versatile floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths and a separate family room or use as a spacious home office. The treehouse deck in the spacious backyard is ready for you to sip a glass of wine at the end of the day and open your imagination to how you like your perfect home to be.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sylvia Brugman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01404022 Listed on: 10/07/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Somerville

Carmel Realty Company License #01368907

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,387

Year Built

  • 1955

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Garden Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,387

Year Built

1955

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Zoning: SFR
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 65
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1600
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1600
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Gas Hookup, Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Half On Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Bbq Area, Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Off-Street Parking
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Monterey Peninsula Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1800
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7841.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7841.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2022
Sold by
Christensen and Tanya
Bought by
Christensen Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,373,230

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2020
Closed on
Oct 31, 2020
Sold by
Klein David Harley and Klein Angela Dawn
Bought by
Christensen Timothy and Christensen Tanya
Seller's Agent
Sylvia Brugman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jim Somerville
Carmel Realty Company
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
6.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.20%
Original Mortgage
$672,750
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 26, 2019
Closed on
Jan 2, 2020
Sold by
Young Marian G
Bought by
Klein David Harley and Klein Angela Dawn
Seller's Agent
Karen Calley
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sylvia Brugman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$765,000
Sold Price
$760,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.72%
Original Mortgage
$672,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Christensen Family Trust -- Susan L Wilson Aplc
Christensen Timothy $950,000 Chicago Title Company
Klein David Harley $760,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Christensen Timothy $672,750
Previous Owner Klein David Harley $672,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/06/2020 11/06/20 Sold $950,000 +6.1% $594 / Sq Ft
10/12/2020 10/12/20 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2020 10/07/20 For Sale $895,000 +17.8% $559 / Sq Ft
01/14/2020 01/14/20 Sold $760,000 -0.7% $480 / Sq Ft
12/06/2019 12/06/19 Pending -- -- --
11/26/2019 11/26/19 For Sale $765,000 -- $484 / 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 $11,387 $1,089,508 $649,458 $440,050
2024 $11,387 $1,068,146 $636,724 $431,422
2023 $10,713 $1,030,380 $624,240 $406,140
2022 $10,564 $969,000 $612,000 $357,000
2021 $10,485 $950,000 $600,000 $350,000
2020 $5,701 $526,999 $351,336 $175,663
2019 $5,981 $516,667 $344,448 $172,219
2018 $5,744 $506,538 $337,695 $168,843
2017 $5,321 $496,607 $331,074 $165,533
2016 $5,227 $486,871 $324,583 $162,288
2015 $5,153 $479,559 $319,708 $159,851
2014 $5,065 $470,166 $313,446 $156,720
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sylvia Brugman

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Sylvia Brugman

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 917-1680

    4 in this area

    22 Total Sales

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  • Karen Calley

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Karen Calley

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 809-0532

    5 in this area

    21 Total Sales

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  • Jim Somerville

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jim Somerville

    Carmel Realty Company

    (831) 915-9726

    4 in this area

    33 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81814597

MLSListings

APN: 001-631-013-000

California Monterey County Monterey 93940 Monterey Vista

40 Via Descanso, Monterey, CA

This home is located at 40 Via Descanso, Monterey, CA 93940 since 07 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,373,230, approximately $858 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 40 Via Descanso is a home located in Monterey County with nearby schools including Monte Vista Elementary School, Monte Vista Middle School, and Monterey High School.

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