NOT LISTED FOR SALE

81 Carolina Dr Benicia, CA 94510

Benicia Area

Estimated Value: $1,126,717

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,974 Sq Ft
$379/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 23, 2022

Last sale price $1,017,500 $342 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,196 / mo

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2022

Your breath will be taken away as you enter this home with panoramic water VIEWS. Relax on the newer deck with a beverage as the sun sets over the bridge. Designed in 2000 by Benicia architect Steve McKee to maximize water views from almost every room. Open concept kitchen boasts ample storage, counter space and a large walk-in pantry. Enjoy living downtown close to restaurants, shopping and transportation. Close to schools (Mary Farmar Elementary and Benicia High School.) This home features two primary suites, one on the main level and a larger one downstairs. Walk-in closets in all four bedrooms. Downstairs primary bedroom has extra large walk-in closet of 132 square feet. This is a happy home with an abundance of natural light.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Moore

Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific License #01329293 Listed on: 08/10/2022

Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific

Co-Listed By

Valerie Bechelli

Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific License #01422556

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,495 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Water
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,974 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Wood Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom located in the basement
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0087-091-100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954 | Remodeled

Lot Details

7,495 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: West 7th to Carolina
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1721
  • Stories: 1
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Jetted Tub, Walk-In Closet
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 342.13
  • Square Footage: 2974.00
  • Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Granite Counter, Island, Kitchen/Family Combo, Pantry Closet, Wood Counter
  • Room Type: Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bedroom 2+
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Raised
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck
  • View: Bridges, Panoramic, Water

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Other
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, See Remarks
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room, Space For Frzr/Refr

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0087-091-100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7495.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1954

Tax Info

  • County Transfer Tax Rate: 1.10

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,126,717

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2022
Closed on
Sep 14, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Moore
Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,017,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$277,500
-21.43%
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
2.64%
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,350
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
7.65%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$1,017,500 Old Republic Title
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
-- Westminster Title Agency Inc
-- Westmister Title Co Inc
-- --
-- North American Title Co
$90,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $130,000
Previous Owner $675,000
Previous Owner $150,000
Previous Owner $149,350
Previous Owner $375,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/23/2022 09/23/22 Sold $1,017,500 -11.5% $342 / Sq Ft
08/30/2022 08/30/22 Price Changed $1,150,000 -11.2% $387 / Sq Ft
08/10/2022 08/10/22 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $435 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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
2026 $12,179 $1,079,778 $371,422 $708,356
2025 $12,318 $1,058,607 $364,140 $694,467
2024 $12,318 $1,037,850 $357,000 $680,850
2023 $4,401 $369,367 $67,800 $301,567
2022 $4,319 $362,125 $66,471 $295,654
2021 $4,232 $355,025 $65,168 $289,857
2020 $4,175 $351,385 $64,500 $286,885
2019 $4,103 $344,496 $63,236 $281,260
2018 $3,998 $337,743 $61,997 $275,746
2017 $3,906 $331,122 $60,782 $270,340
2016 $3,936 $324,631 $59,591 $265,040
2015 $3,836 $319,755 $58,696 $261,059
2014 $3,791 $313,493 $57,547 $255,946
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322074346

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 0087-091-100

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