NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Central Ave Salinas, CA 93901

South Salinas Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $644,000 - $715,971

2 Beds
2 Baths
988 Sq Ft
$695/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 22, 2023

Last sale price $690,000 $698 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,260/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • 4-minute walk to Central Park
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of September 2023

As you approach this home, you'll immediately notice its freshly painted exterior, which exudes a crisp and inviting charm along with a brand new roof. This property boasts 2 elongated driveways adding for ample parking and privacy. Newly painted interior with updated flooring throughout and stunning coffered ceilings in the bedrooms. Bathrooms have been transformed with modern finishes and tile work. Kitchen has been updated with new cabinets and quartz countertops. Abundance of natural light not only enhances the aesthetics of the home but also promotes a sense of well-being. Situated within walking distance from schools, this home is perfect. The detached garage makes for a great ADU possibility.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fernando Carrillo

Remax Property Experts License #01762241 Listed on: 08/23/2023

Remax Property Experts

Co-Listed By

Jorge Edeza

Remax Property Experts License #01864213

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Rodriguez

KW Coastal Estates License #01718232

KW Coastal Estates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 6,499 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 988 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 002-123-015-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 988
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 988
  • Stories: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Pillars / Posts / Piers
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 002-123-015-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1492
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6500.00

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
Mar 3, 2023
Sold by
Clark Carl E
Bought by
Hard Cash Investments Inc
Current Estimated Value
$686,493

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1997
Sold by
Garrison Alfreda and Garrison Family Trust
Bought by
Clark Stephen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,660
Interest Rate
7.43%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Hard Cash Investments Inc $440,000 Chicago Title
Clark Stephen J $120,000 Old Republic Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Clark Stephen J $118,660
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/22/2023 09/22/23 Sold $690,000 +3.1% $698 / Sq Ft
09/03/2023 09/03/23 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2023 08/23/23 For Sale $669,000 -- $677 / 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 $7,961 $703,800 $357,000 $346,800
2024 $7,961 $690,000 $350,000 $340,000
2023 $2,150 $690,000 $350,000 $340,000
2022 $1,990 $180,533 $127,882 $52,651
2021 $1,911 $176,994 $125,375 $51,619
2020 $1,857 $175,180 $124,090 $51,090
2019 $1,841 $171,746 $121,657 $50,089
2018 $1,815 $168,379 $119,272 $49,107
2017 $1,815 $165,079 $116,934 $48,145
2016 $1,815 $161,843 $114,642 $47,201
2015 $1,829 $159,412 $112,920 $46,492
2014 $1,706 $156,291 $110,709 $45,582
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Fernando Carrillo

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Fernando Carrillo

    RE/MAX

    (831) 229-6705

    10 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Fernando Carrillo
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  • Jorge Edeza

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Jorge Edeza

    RE/MAX

    (831) 320-6212

    13 in this area

    109 Total Sales

    Jorge Edeza
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Nicole Rodriguez

    KW Coastal Estates

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81939485

MLSListings

APN: 002-123-015-000

California Monterey County Salinas 93901 South Salinas

538 Central Ave, Salinas, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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