Seller's Agent in 2021
Barbara Ehrenpreis
Carmel Realty Company
(831) 915-8010
2 in this area
26 Total Sales
976 Mesa Rd Monterey, CA 93940
East Monterey NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,881,000 - $3,178,196
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,040
Sq Ft
$740/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wine Cellar
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Colonial Architecture
- Monterey High School Rated A
- 0.96 Acre Lot
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
About This Home
As of May 2021THE OLDEST NEIGHBORHOOD IN CA: MONTEREY'S MESA! This is THE ONE you have been waiting to see. Over 4000 sq ft, 5 bedrooms 3.5 baths. Huge freestanding garage on a 40,000 sq ft lot that was once a guest house. Built by J.C. Anthony in 1927 and decorated by Frances Elkins - its original elegance is unspoiled. 3 fireplaces - the upstairs fireplace is framed by Delft tiles, the dining room fireplace has amazing floor to ceiling European surround. Beautiful chalk rock walls in the front & throughout the garden with walkways & patios on the grounds. Adjacent to large formal living room is a delightful garden room.There is a more modern Kitchen addition with 2 pantries, disability bathroom, adjoining bedroom, & large laundry room. Huge wine cellar holding hundreds of bottles of wine approached by a circular staircase adjacent to a magnificent circular rock wall. If you are interested in walking the halls of a true and unspoiled American treasure & making it your own you MUST see this house.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Carmel Realty Company License #01136716 Listed on: 10/29/2020
Last Buyer's Agent
Dave Randall
Sotheby’s International Realty License #01447259
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1927
Lot Details
- 0.96 Acre Lot
- East Facing Home
- Gated Home
- Secluded Lot
- Level Lot
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Guest Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Forest
- Garden
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Spanish Architecture
- Wood Frame Construction
- Tile Roof
- Stucco
- Stone
Interior Spaces
- 4,040 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Formal Entry
- Wine Cellar
- Separate Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Library
- Storage Room
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Double Oven
- Electric Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Tile Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Stone
- 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
- Bathtub with Shower
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer
- Laundry Tub
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Barbecue Area
Utilities
- Zoned Heating
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Separate Meters
- Individual Gas Meter
Community Details
- Courtyard
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 29, 2020
Closed on
Apr 27, 2021
Sold by
Black Donald James and Black Douglas Lyrie
Bought by
Rumelhart Karl L and Demarchi Virginia K
Seller's Agent
Barbara Ehrenpreis
Carmel Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Dave Randall
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$2,895,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$795,000
-27.46%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$706,830
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.81%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 28, 2020
Sold by
Black Donald James and Black Douglas Lyne
Bought by
Black Donald James and Black Douglas Lyne
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumelhart Karl L | $2,100,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Black Donald James | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2021 05/04/21 | Sold | $2,100,000 | -15.8% | $520 / Sq Ft |
| 03/25/2021 03/25/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/12/2021 01/12/21 | Price Changed | $2,495,000 | -10.7% | $618 / Sq Ft |
| 11/23/2020 11/23/20 | Price Changed | $2,795,000 | -3.5% | $692 / Sq Ft |
| 10/29/2020 10/29/20 | For Sale | $2,895,000 | -- | $717 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $24,073 | $2,578,106 | $1,082,432 | $1,495,674 |
| 2024 | $24,073 | $2,533,536 | $1,061,208 | $1,472,328 |
| 2023 | $23,857 | $2,184,840 | $1,040,400 | $1,144,440 |
| 2022 | $23,530 | $2,142,000 | $1,020,000 | $1,122,000 |
| 2021 | $3,132 | $2,100,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,100,000 |
| 2020 | $2,947 | $261,297 | $77,742 | $183,555 |
| 2019 | $3,079 | $256,174 | $76,218 | $179,956 |
| 2018 | $2,964 | $251,152 | $74,724 | $176,428 |
| 2017 | $2,758 | $246,228 | $73,259 | $172,969 |
| 2016 | $2,711 | $241,401 | $71,823 | $169,578 |
| 2015 | $2,674 | $237,776 | $70,745 | $167,031 |
| 2014 | $2,630 | $233,120 | $69,360 | $163,760 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Barbara Ehrenpreis
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Buyer's Agent in 2021
Dave Randall
Sotheby’s International Realty
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81815503
APN: 001-741-012-000
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