NOT LISTED FOR SALE

687 La Mesa Dr Salinas, CA 93901

South Salinas Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $848,539 - $896,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,725 Sq Ft
$503/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 19, 2012

Last sale price $340,000 $197 Per Sq Ft

Est. 155% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,072 / mo

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2012

Lovely Monterey Park home on a corner lot! It has a good size living room with a wood burning fireplace, insert and hardwood floors. The kitchen has been updated with tile and oak cabinetry and is very usable. The bedrooms are good in size with usable space. Large separate backyard area that is currently covered and used as a workshop area, but easily accessible for RV or Boat parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Backus

Backus Properties License #01332230 Listed on: 08/14/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

J.R. Rouse

JR Rouse Real Estate License #01299649

JR Rouse Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,725 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 016-283-014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

7,187 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 197.10
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1725
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 1117
  • Map Side Coordinate: 3
  • Map Top Coordinate: A
  • Thomas Bros Page: 1117
  • Thomas Brothers: A3
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Insert, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1725
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Hardwood - Partial, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: RV/Boat Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 016-283-014
  • Lot Location: Corner
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 202.32
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7200.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7200.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7200.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7200.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Double Pane Windows, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Salinas Union High

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$868,385

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2012
Closed on
Oct 15, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bill Backus
Backus Properties
Buyer's Agent
J.R. Rouse
JR Rouse Real Estate
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.07%
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Outstanding Balance
$166,271
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$702,114
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
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$340,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/19/2012 10/19/12 Sold $340,000 -2.6% $197 / Sq Ft
09/11/2012 09/11/12 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2012 08/14/12 For Sale $349,000 -- $202 / 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 $4,913 $435,268 $92,350 $342,918
2024 $4,913 $426,735 $90,540 $336,195
2023 $4,746 $418,368 $88,765 $329,603
2022 $4,567 $410,166 $87,025 $323,141
2021 $4,385 $402,124 $85,319 $316,805
2020 $4,263 $398,002 $84,445 $313,557
2019 $4,232 $390,199 $82,790 $307,409
2018 $4,177 $382,549 $81,167 $301,382
2017 $4,179 $375,049 $79,576 $295,473
2016 $4,141 $364,195 $78,016 $286,179
2015 $4,054 $348,366 $76,845 $271,521
2014 $3,780 $341,543 $75,340 $266,203
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bill Backus

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Bill Backus

    Backus Properties

    (831) 262-9730

    27 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Bill Backus
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    J.R. Rouse

    JR Rouse Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81230578

MLSListings

APN: 016-283-014-000

California Monterey County Salinas 93901 South Salinas

687 La Mesa Dr, Salinas, CA

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