NOT LISTED FOR SALE

61 Via Paraiso Monterey, CA 93940

Monterey Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,332,000 - $1,414,492

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,589 Sq Ft
$864/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 24, 2020

Last sale price $910,000 $573 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,215/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Monterey High School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 3-minute walk to Via Paraiso Park

About This Home

As of March 2020

Welcome home to this classic Old Monterey gem on the premier street of Via Paraiso. Set on an oversized lot, this single story home offers charm and ease. From the moment you enter, you are welcomed by beautiful hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves, an abundance of natural light and an open, flowing floor plan. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, an updated kitchen and a newly remodeled bathroom. Only a short walk to down town and the beach or a half block to the park and tennis courts, the location of this property cannot be beat. The back yard, with one-of-a-kind fire pit and multiple outdoor 'living room' patios, is perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the warm, sunbelt weather of Old Monterey. Beautifully landscaped, both front and back, with thoughtfully designed new hardscaping. With a detached 2 car garage and a picture-perfect front yard with mature trees and shaded porch, you have found your own slice of heaven.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joy Jacobs

KW Coastal Estates License #70003531 Listed on: 02/21/2020

KW Coastal Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Bristol

Sotheby’s International Realty License #01447566

Sotheby’s International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,103

Year Built

  • 1938

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,589 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Meters
  • Tankless Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,103

Year Built

1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 82
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1589
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1938

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1589
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, Inside
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Shower And Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fire Pit, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, On Street, Room For Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Monterey Peninsula Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1722
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7500.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2023
Sold by
Bennett William Q and Bennett Shelley C
Bought by
Bennett Family Revocable Trust and Bennett
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$1,373,623

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2020
Closed on
Mar 19, 2020
Sold by
Dotto John A and Dotto Heather L
Bought by
Bennett William Q and Cline Bennett Shelley
Seller's Agent
Joy Jacobs
KW Coastal Estates
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Bristol
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$879,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
3.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.28%
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2014
Closed on
Sep 3, 2014
Sold by
Cardinalli Carl Thomas and Armijo Janet Ann
Bought by
Dotto John A and Dotto Heather L
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Menendez-Herbst
Shankle Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Peggy Ward
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$649,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.31%
Original Mortgage
$454,300
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2013
Sold by
Cardinalli Carl Thomas and Armijo Janet Ann
Bought by
Cardinalli Carl Thomas and Armijo Janet Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 1995
Sold by
Cardinalli Carl V and Cardinalli Jenn R
Bought by
Rombi Cardinalli Carl Vincent and Rombi Cardinalli Jenn
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bennett Family Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Bennett William Q $910,000 Old Republic Title Company
Dotto John A $649,000 First American Title Company
Cardinalli Carl Thomas -- None Available
Rombi Cardinalli Carl Vincent -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bennett William Q $721,000
Previous Owner Bennett William Q $728,000
Previous Owner Dotto John A $502,550
Previous Owner Dotto John A $454,300
Previous Owner Dotto John A $64,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/24/2020 03/24/20 Sold $910,000 +3.5% $573 / Sq Ft
02/23/2020 02/23/20 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2020 02/21/20 For Sale $879,000 +35.4% $553 / Sq Ft
09/17/2014 09/17/14 Sold $649,000 0.0% $408 / Sq Ft
07/27/2014 07/27/14 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2014 07/21/14 For Sale $649,000 0.0% $408 / Sq Ft
07/14/2014 07/14/14 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2014 05/31/14 For Sale $649,000 -- $408 / 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
2024 $11,103 $1,023,558 $696,930 $326,628
2023 $10,876 $1,003,489 $683,265 $320,224
2022 $10,725 $983,814 $669,868 $313,946
2021 $10,075 $965,427 $656,734 $308,693
2020 $7,604 $713,209 $439,575 $273,634
2019 $7,978 $699,225 $430,956 $268,269
2018 $7,658 $685,515 $422,506 $263,009
2017 $7,091 $672,074 $414,222 $257,852
2016 $6,964 $658,897 $406,100 $252,797
2015 $6,863 $649,000 $400,000 $249,000
2014 $1,136 $97,833 $29,893 $67,940
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joy Jacobs

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Joy Jacobs

    KW Coastal Estates

    (831) 236-7976

    3 in this area

    96 Total Sales

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  • Thomas Bristol

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Thomas Bristol

    Sotheby’s International Realty

    (831) 521-3131

    55 Total Sales

    Thomas Bristol
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  • Suzanne Menendez-Herbst

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Suzanne Menendez-Herbst

    Shankle Real Estate

    (831) 809-0614

    6 in this area

    66 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Peggy Ward

    Sotheby’s International Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81783599

MLSListings

APN: 001-301-021-000

California Monterey County Monterey 93940 Monterey Vista

61 Via Paraiso, Monterey, CA

This home is located at 61 Via Paraiso, Monterey, CA 93940 since 21 February 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,373,623, approximately $864 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 61 Via Paraiso 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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