NOT LISTED FOR SALE

54 Chestnut St Salinas, CA 93901

South Salinas Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $667,000 - $807,229

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,903 Sq Ft
$397/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 8, 2017

Last sale price $460,000 $242 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,559 / mo

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2017

Vintage South Salinas! This classic 1928 Craftsman-style home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths (including one that was remodeled), 1,903 sq ft on a 7,800 sq ft corner lot. Interior amenities include hardwood floors, cove ceilings, original plaster walls, Large living room with fireplace, master bedroom, separate formal dining area. Kitchen needs TLC but has an eat-in area with adjacent bonus room. Laundry room with gas and/or electric hook-ups. Back bedroom has 2nd fireplace and access to a nice side patio with privacy. Attached, two car garage with a storage room. Very private back yard with mature landscaping and several types of fruit trees, along with a hot tub. Several bonuses including a 1/2 basement, forced air heating, newer water heater and other improvements. Don't miss out on this classic Salinas Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Backus

Backus Properties License #01332230 Listed on: 06/19/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Backus

Backus Properties License #01332230 Listed on: 06/19/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 7,802 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Mostly Level
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,903 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Alarm System
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 002-454-013-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

7,802 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1903
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Laminate, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1903
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, Inside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel, Tile
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Fenced, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 583

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 002-454-013-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1791
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7800.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7800.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Salinas Union High
  • High School Text: Salinas High

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$755,807

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$447,900
Outstanding Balance
$385,657
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$370,150

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2017
Closed on
Sep 6, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bill Backus
Backus Properties
Buyer's Agent
Bill Backus
Backus Properties
List Price
$542,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$82,000
-15.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.78%
Original Mortgage
$451,668
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2008
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
$381,019
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1996
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
$91,000
Interest Rate
8.39%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Co
$460,000 Chicago Title Company
$373,000 First American Title Company
-- --
$130,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $447,900
Previous Owner $451,668
Previous Owner $381,019
Previous Owner $91,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/08/2017 09/08/17 Sold $460,000 -1.9% $242 / Sq Ft
07/25/2017 07/25/17 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2017 07/19/17 Price Changed $469,000 -7.1% $246 / Sq Ft
07/05/2017 07/05/17 Price Changed $505,000 -6.8% $265 / Sq Ft
06/19/2017 06/19/17 For Sale $542,000 -- $285 / 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
2025 $5,995 $523,398 $261,699 $261,699
2024 $5,995 $513,136 $256,568 $256,568
2023 $5,793 $503,076 $251,538 $251,538
2022 $5,577 $493,212 $246,606 $246,606
2021 $5,357 $483,542 $241,771 $241,771
2020 $5,209 $478,584 $239,292 $239,292
2019 $5,173 $469,200 $234,600 $234,600
2018 $5,108 $460,000 $230,000 $230,000
2017 $4,616 $413,865 $221,912 $191,953
2016 $4,619 $405,751 $217,561 $188,190
2015 $4,658 $399,658 $214,294 $185,364
2014 $4,343 $391,830 $210,097 $181,733
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bill Backus

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Bill Backus

    Backus Properties

    (831) 262-9730

    27 in this area

    80 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81656650

MLSListings

APN: 002-454-013-000

California Monterey County Salinas 93901 South Salinas

54 Chestnut St, Salinas, CA

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