NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79 Railroad Ave Salinas, CA 93962

Estimated Value: $885,000 - $1,108,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,809 Sq Ft
$556/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 03, 2018

Last sale price $650,000 $359 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,422/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wine Cellar
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Spreckels Memorial Park

About This Home

As of August 2018

This historic Spreckels charmer is one of 12 designs created by William H. Weeks in the late 1800s. The home was fully renovated in 2007. Upgrades include a chefs Viking stove, double pane windows, plantation shutters, engineered hardwood floors, new carpet and updated cabinetry. The home was painted two years ago and a brand new cobblestone driveway was installed. The backyard is ready for your guest with a freshly painted porch, new sod and irrigation system. New brick patio and gutters/downspouts. You will also find an outbuilding with a bathroom that can be used as a granny unit. The home is located walking distance to Spreckels Elementary and park. The icing on the cake is the wine cellar located below the home. Come take a look at this classic white picket fence Spreckels beauty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jaqueline Meraz

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01902628 Listed on: 07/02/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Reagan Lee

Berri Real Estate License #01918405

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,298

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Post and Beam
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Quake Bracing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,809 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wine Cellar
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Art Studio
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Tub
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • No Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Water Filtration System
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Sewer Connection Less Than 500 Feet Away
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 177-043-009-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,298

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Victorian
  • Age: 103
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1809
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Other, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Gas, Hookups - Ice Maker, Ice Maker, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1809
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security Lights
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Inside, Tub / Sink
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Attic, Laundry Room, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub with Jets, Shower over Tub - 1, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Permanent, Post and Beam, Quake Bracing, Raised
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Fire Pit, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter, Fenced, Mixed Height / Type, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Tandem Parking, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Electric, Stove - Wood
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected, Sewer Connections - LESS than 500 feet away

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • School District: Salinas Union High
  • Elementary School: Spreckels Elementary
  • Middle School: Buena Vista Middle
  • High School: Salinas High
  • High School: 583
  • Elementary School: 594
  • Middle School: 488

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Surveyed
  • Parcel Number: 177-043-009-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1653
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7200.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7200.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Insulation - Floor, Low Flow Toilet, Thermostat Controller, Walls Insulated

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Salinas Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Spreckels Elementary
  • High School Text: Salinas High
  • Middle School Text: Buena Vista Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2023
Sold by
Donahue Preston H and Donahue Jane A
Bought by
Heller Brayton Suzanne
Current Estimated Value
$1,005,659

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2020
Sold by
Donahue Jane A and Donahue Preston H
Bought by
Donahue Preston H and Donahue Jane A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$441,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2018
Closed on
Jul 31, 2018
Sold by
Stafford Gary G and Stafford Gorgann T
Bought by
Neipp Jane A and Donahue Presrton H
Seller's Agent
Jaqueline Meraz
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Reagan Lee
Berri Real Estate
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.98%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 4, 2012
Closed on
Aug 21, 2012
Sold by
Stafford Gary G and Stafford Georgann
Bought by
Stafford Gary G and Stafford Georgann T
Seller's Agent
Norm Yop
Norm Yop, Inc., Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Jeanne Nickell
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.98%
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
3.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 4, 2012
Closed on
Aug 15, 2012
Sold by
Vosti Michael L and Vosti Kristin A
Bought by
Stafford Gary G and Stafford Georgann
Seller's Agent
Norm Yop
Norm Yop, Inc., Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Jeanne Nickell
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
3.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2010
Sold by
Vosti Michael L and Calloway Kristin A
Bought by
Vosti Michael L and Vosti Kristin A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2009
Sold by
Bellows Clay D and Shawl Kristi M
Bought by
Vosti Michael L and Calloway Kristin A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$492,877
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2004
Sold by
Mccormack Richard and Mccormack Diane
Bought by
Bellows Clay D and Shawl Kristi M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$302,600
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1994
Sold by
Hicks Gene E and Hicks Elaine F
Bought by
Mccormack Richard and Mccormack Dianna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Heller Brayton Suzanne $975,000 Chicago Title
Donahue Preston H -- Chicago Title Company
Neipp Nancy M -- Chicago Title Company
Neipp Jane A $650,000 Chicago Title Co Salina
Stafford Gary G -- First American Title Company
Stafford Gary G $460,000 Chicago Title Company
Vosti Michael L -- None Available
Vosti Michael L $510,000 Chicago Title Company
Bellows Clay D $380,000 Old Republic Title
Mccormack Richard $170,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Donahue Preston H $441,000
Previous Owner Neipp Jane A $450,000
Previous Owner Stafford Gary G $185,000
Previous Owner Vosti Michael Lelend $150,000
Previous Owner Vosti Michael L $492,877
Previous Owner Bellows Clay D $180,460
Previous Owner Bellows Clay D $302,600
Previous Owner Mccormack Richard $190,000
Previous Owner Mccormack Richard $26,000
Previous Owner Mccormack Richard $136,000
Closed Mccormack Richard $24,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/03/2018 08/03/18 Sold $650,000 -3.7% $359 / Sq Ft
07/10/2018 07/10/18 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2018 07/02/18 For Sale $675,000 +46.7% $373 / Sq Ft
08/24/2012 08/24/12 Sold $460,000 -5.2% $254 / Sq Ft
07/10/2012 07/10/12 Pending -- -- --
07/04/2012 07/04/12 For Sale $485,000 -- $268 / 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 $11,298 $994,500 $306,000 $688,500
2024 $11,298 $975,000 $300,000 $675,000
2023 $8,089 $975,000 $300,000 $675,000
2022 $7,933 $687,387 $208,861 $478,526
2021 $7,589 $673,910 $204,766 $469,144
2020 $7,371 $663,000 $204,000 $459,000
2019 $7,331 $650,000 $200,000 $450,000
2018 $5,717 $507,792 $209,739 $298,053
2017 $5,843 $497,836 $205,627 $292,209
2016 $5,635 $488,076 $201,596 $286,480
2015 $5,719 $480,745 $198,568 $282,177
2014 $5,438 $471,329 $194,679 $276,650
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81712709

MLSListings

APN: 177-043-009-000