NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8491 Berta Views Ln Salinas, CA 93907

Estimated Value: $1,327,480 - $1,624,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,248 Sq Ft
$445/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 28, 2023

Last sale price $1,280,000 $394 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,700/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Media Room
  • Solar Power System
  • 1.66 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of April 2023

Gorgeous views and sunsets from your western facing backyard and deck. There is more to see from the upstairs rooms including the two primary bedrooms-one has been transformed into the perfect retreat with an office, full bath, and movie theater. Great kitchen, living room and dining room combo. Two bedrooms and a full bath downstairs that is perfect for multi-generational living. Don't miss the perpetual stream in the front yard that enhances the peace and serenity of your new home. There is plenty of space surrounding the property and a long circular driveway. 3248 square feet of living area built on 1.6+ acres in a gated community of 12 homes; you'll enjoy privacy and also be within a mile of 101 with access to Carmel, Monterey and a direct route north to Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. There is so much more to discover beyond the virtual tour and pictures. Your search is over, this a great home you'll enjoy for years to come.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Burns

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00896552 Listed on: 02/19/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jamie Jarrard

David Lyng Real Estate License #02140238

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 1.66 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $27 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Media Room
  • Den
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Association fees include maintenance - common area
  • Berta View HOA
  • Built by Berta Views

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 125-143-049-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$27 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Restrictions: Pets - Allowed
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 12
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3248
  • Complex Name: Berta Views
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3248
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Media / Home Theater, Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Spa - Electric
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods, Greenbelt, Mountains, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing
  • Property Faces: East
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 27
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Maintenance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Berta View HOA
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Varies, Views
  • Parcel Number: 125-143-049-000
  • Lot Acres: 1.6600
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 72310.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 72310.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Solar Panels - Leased

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: North Monterey County Unified

Matterport 3D Tours

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2023
Closed on
Apr 25, 2023
Sold by
Calvert John Thorsten
Bought by
Mak Chan and Mak Sean Chhoun
Seller's Agent
Mark Burns
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Jarrard
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$1,299,950
Sold Price
$1,280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,950
-1.53%
Views
179
Current Estimated Value
$1,446,370

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$166,370
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.59%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Outstanding Balance
$930,309
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$516,061

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2020
Closed on
Mar 26, 2020
Sold by
Calvert Susan Marie
Bought by
Calvert John Thorsten
Seller's Agent
Heidi Daniels
CENTURY 21 Masters
Buyer's Agent
Mark Burns
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$959,000
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-3.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.97%
Original Mortgage
$672,750
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2020
Closed on
Mar 20, 2020
Sold by
Hess Randall J and Hess Rhonda M
Bought by
Calvert John Thorsten
Seller's Agent
Heidi Daniels
CENTURY 21 Masters
Buyer's Agent
Mark Burns
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$959,000
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-3.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$672,750
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2009
Sold by
Hess Randall J and Hess Rhonda M
Bought by
Hess Randall J and Hess Rhonda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2005
Sold by
Hess Randall J and Hess Rhonda M
Bought by
Hess Randall J and Hess Rhonda M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2001
Sold by
Jordan Kenneth E and Jordan Judy J
Bought by
Hess Randall J and Hess Rhonda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1998
Sold by
Koontz Don R
Bought by
Jordan Kenneth E and Jordan Judy J
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
Mak Chan $1,280,000 Chicago Title
Calvert John Thorsten -- Chicago Title
Calvert John Thorsten -- Chicago Title Company
Calvert John Thorsten $930,000 Chicago Title Company
Calvert John Thorsten $930,000 Chicago Title Company
Hess Randall J -- Ticor Title Company
Hess Randall J -- Ticor Title Company
Hess Randall J -- --
Hess Randall J $557,000 Old Republic Title Company
Jordan Kenneth E $107,500 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mak Chan $960,000
Previous Owner Calvert John Thorsten $672,750
Previous Owner Calvert John Thorsten $117,750
Previous Owner Hess Randall J $468,000
Previous Owner Hess Randall J $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Sold $1,280,000 -1.5% $394 / Sq Ft
03/31/2023 03/31/23 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2023 02/19/23 For Sale $1,299,950 +39.8% $400 / Sq Ft
04/02/2020 04/02/20 Sold $930,000 -3.0% $286 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/24/2020 02/24/20 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2020 02/20/20 For Sale $959,000 -- $295 / 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 $14,222 $1,331,712 $728,280 $603,432
2024 $14,222 $1,305,600 $714,000 $591,600
2023 $10,635 $1,280,000 $700,000 $580,000
2022 $10,565 $958,425 $386,462 $571,963
2021 $10,163 $939,634 $378,885 $560,749
2020 $9,754 $881,014 $195,858 $685,156
2019 $9,454 $863,740 $192,018 $671,722
2018 $8,768 $799,000 $178,000 $621,000
2017 $8,417 $796,000 $177,000 $619,000
2016 $8,759 $780,000 $173,000 $607,000
2015 $7,390 $675,000 $150,000 $525,000
2014 $6,834 $623,000 $139,000 $484,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Burns

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Mark Burns

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 568-6275

    1 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Mark Burns
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jamie Jarrard

    David Lyng Real Estate (Carmel offices)

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Heidi Daniels

    CENTURY 21 Masters

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81919005

MLSListings

APN: 125-143-049-000

California Monterey County Salinas 93907

8491 Berta Views Ln, Salinas, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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