$1,210,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2025

70 Forest Ridge Rd Unit 17 Monterey, CA 93940

Skyline Forest Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,650 Sq Ft
$576/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$733 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Monterey High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

About This Home

As of February 2025

Perched high in the forest with stunning views of the Monterey Bay, the Gabilan mountains by day and twinkling city lights by night, this beautiful split-level home offers a daily reminder of the natural beauty surrounding you. Extensively upgraded & remodeled to take advantage of the views and natural light, the upper level seamlessly connects the spacious living & dining areas where a recently extended deck offers more opportunity to enjoy the glorious vistas. The well-appointed kitchen boasts an abundance of custom cabinetry, expansive quartz countertops & updated appliances. A powder room & double coat closet are conveniently located on this floor. Downstairs you will find the cozy primary suite offering two generously sized, cedar lined, closets & an upgraded en-suite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet, share the remodeled guest bathroom. A Miele stackable washer & dryer is located on this level. Additional conveniences include an attached single car garage with added storage area, Level 2 EV charging station & a PG&E installed transfer switch for a generator connecting cable. This lovely condo offers a sense of serenity & seclusion, yet it is mere minutes to Pebble Beach, Carmel, Community Hospiital, restaurants & shops, harbor, beaches and parks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Cosentino

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate: BEST LIFE License #01001367 Listed on: 02/15/2025

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate: BEST LIFE

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Sotanski

Sotheby’s International Realty License #01207772

Sotheby’s International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,315

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

HOA Fees

  • $576 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Guest Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,650 Sq Ft Home
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Community Details

  • Association fees include landscaping / gardening, maintenance - exterior
  • 32 Units
  • Hacienda Del Sol HOA
  • Built by Hacienda Del Sol

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 014-151-017-000

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,315

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$576 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Restrictions: Pets - Restrictions
  • Age: 48
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 32
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1650
  • Complex Name: Hacienda Del Sol
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Zoning Description: HDR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1650
  • Bedrooms: Inverted Floor Plan, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City Lights, Forest / Woods, Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Guest / Visitor Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 576
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Exterior
  • H O A Name Text: Hacienda Del Sol HOA
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Inverted Floor Plan, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Monterey Peninsula Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 014-151-017-000

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Monterey Peninsula Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2025
Closed on
Feb 26, 2025
Sold by
Mcduc Trust and Leduc Thomas
Bought by
Jacobsen David Leslie and Jacobsen Lean Elice
Seller's Agent
Karen Cosentino
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate: BEST LIFE
Buyer's Agent
Jane Sotanski
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,210,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
0.92%
Total Days on Market
3
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.08%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2025
Closed on
Feb 21, 2025
Sold by
Mcduc Trust and Mcewen Ellen
Bought by
Mcduc Trust and Leduc
Seller's Agent
Karen Cosentino
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate: BEST LIFE
Buyer's Agent
Jane Sotanski
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,210,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
0.92%
Views
30

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2022
Sold by
Mcewen Ellen N
Bought by
Mcduc Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2003
Sold by
Braslau Md Daniel L
Bought by
Mcewen Md Ellen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2003
Sold by
Braslau Daniel L
Bought by
Braslau Daniel L and Mcewen Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1995
Sold by
Neubert Elmer R and Neubert Gloria B
Bought by
Braslau Daniel L and Mcewen Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,600
Interest Rate
7.5%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,210,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Gift Deed -- Noland Hamerly Etienne & Hoss
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Grant Deed $299,500 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $330,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $111,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $322,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $337,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $239,600 No Value Available
Closed $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $1,210,000 +0.9% $733 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2025 02/15/25 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $727 / 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 $5,315 $487,762 $146,568 $341,194
2023 $5,137 $478,199 $143,695 $334,504
2022 $5,064 $468,824 $140,878 $327,946
2021 $4,989 $459,632 $138,116 $321,516
2020 $4,799 $454,920 $136,700 $318,220
2019 $5,036 $446,001 $134,020 $311,981
2018 $4,832 $437,257 $131,393 $305,864
2017 $4,472 $428,684 $128,817 $299,867
2016 $4,391 $420,280 $126,292 $293,988
2015 $4,327 $413,968 $124,395 $289,573
2014 $4,250 $405,860 $121,959 $283,901
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81994280

MLSListings

APN: 014-151-017-000