NOT LISTED FOR SALE

57 Via Buena Vista Monterey, CA 93940

Monterey Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,313,430 - $1,392,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,509 Sq Ft
$902/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 10, 2017

Last sale price $812,500 $538 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,243/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Skyline View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Monterey High School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2017

Look no further; be prepared to fall in love. Behind the wooden gate you will enter into a lush drought friendly landscaped courtyard. Feeling like you have just entered your own private oasis miles away from it all but smack dab in the heart of town and close to all the amenities Monterey has to offer. This 3 bedroom 2 full bath craftsmen home has a large gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a 6-burner Imperial Gas professional range which is sure to inspire you to whip up something special. The living room with wood-burning fireplace for those cozy evenings, leads to the newly constructed deck. The master suite has vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, large walk-in closet, and bath with a glass block shower. The two secondary bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath. This gem of a home has been freshly painted, inside and out. An additional detached bonus space could be an artist studio, a home office, or ??

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Russell

Shankle Real Estate License #01944339 Listed on: 03/28/2017

Shankle Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristi Knutzen

Alain Pinel Realtors License #00966788

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,043

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,509 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Art Studio
  • Skyline Views
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Garden Bath
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-652-017-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,043

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 61
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1509
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1509
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Granite, Pass Through, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Sunken / Garden Tub, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Courtyard, Deck, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Monterey Peninsula Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 001-652-017-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1600
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6970.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6970.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Monterey Peninsula Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2017
Closed on
May 3, 2017
Sold by
Forbush John J and Forbush Patricia A
Bought by
Howard James E and Howard Marianne L
Seller's Agent
Michelle Russell
Shankle Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kristi Knutzen
Alain Pinel Realtors
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$812,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-1.52%
Current Estimated Value
$1,361,858

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$549,358
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1998
Sold by
Olvera Deki Richard H and Olvera Deki Jacque
Bought by
Forbush John J and Forbush Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1995
Sold by
Forbush John J and Forbush Patricia A
Bought by
Forbush John J and Forbush Patricia A
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
Howard James E $812,500 Chicago Title Company
Forbush John J $395,000 Old Republic Title Company
Forbush John J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Forbush John J $255,000
Previous Owner Forbush John J $275,000
Previous Owner Forbush John J $316,000
Previous Owner Deki Richard H $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/10/2017 05/10/17 Sold $812,500 -1.5% $538 / Sq Ft
04/01/2017 04/01/17 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2017 03/28/17 For Sale $825,000 -- $547 / 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 $10,043 $942,970 $493,245 $449,725
2024 $10,043 $924,481 $483,574 $440,907
2023 $9,826 $906,355 $474,093 $432,262
2022 $9,690 $888,585 $464,798 $423,787
2021 $9,548 $871,163 $455,685 $415,478
2020 $9,186 $862,231 $451,013 $411,218
2019 $9,640 $845,325 $442,170 $403,155
2018 $9,252 $828,750 $433,500 $395,250
2017 $5,740 $543,428 $288,911 $254,517
2016 $5,636 $532,774 $283,247 $249,527
2015 $5,555 $524,772 $278,993 $245,779
2014 $5,459 $514,493 $273,528 $240,965
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Michelle Russell

    Shankle Real Estate

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Kristi Knutzen

    Alain Pinel Realtors

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81644138

MLSListings

APN: 001-652-017-000

California Monterey County Monterey 93940 Monterey Vista

57 Via Buena Vista, Monterey, CA

This home is located at 57 Via Buena Vista, Monterey, CA 93940 since 28 March 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,361,858, approximately $902 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 57 Via Buena Vista 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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