Why Live in Bolsa Knolls
Bolsa Knolls, located 5 miles northwest of downtown Salinas, retains a rural and agricultural atmosphere, with many residents working in nearby farms. The neighborhood features a mix of residential areas, farmland, and The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch, a country club with an 18-hole golf course and the Saddle Club Restaurant. Homes in Bolsa Knolls include ranch-style and Craftsman builds, with larger lots and single-family homes featuring spacious yards, private driveways, and attached garages. Condos are situated along Route 101, while manufactured homes are also available. Santa Rita Park provides green space and basketball courts, while Manzanita Park, 3 miles away, offers a BMX course and 7 miles of hiking and biking trails. The Northridge Mall, 1 mile south, includes Planet Fitness, Cinemark Century movie theatres, and Round 1 Bowling and Arcade. Dining options in Bolsa Knolls include Fish & Chips with its year-round patio, and El Michoacano, known for its spicy Mexican cuisine. For groceries, residents visit Oak Park Market, Foodmaxx, or Walmart. Bolsa Knolls is served by the Santa Rita Union Elementary School District, with La Joya Elementary, Gavilan View Middle School, and Everett Alvarez High School. The neighborhood is 18 miles from Monterey Regional Airport and 60 miles from San Jose, with local bus services provided by the Monterey-Salinas Transit system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bolsa Knolls a good place to live?
Bolsa Knolls is a good place to live. Bolsa Knolls is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Bolsa Knolls is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Bolsa Knolls has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.3 people per acre and a median age of 32. The average household income is $90,933 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 11.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Bolsa Knolls are renters, with 52.5% of residents renting and 47.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bolsa Knolls can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bolsa Knolls neighborhood guide.
Is Bolsa Knolls, CA a safe neighborhood?
Bolsa Knolls, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bolsa Knolls?
The median home price in Bolsa Knolls is $715,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $143,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,710 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $159K a year to afford the median home price in Bolsa Knolls. The average household income in Bolsa Knolls is $91K.
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Home Trends in Bolsa Knolls, CA
On average, homes in Bolsa Knolls, Salinas sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bolsa Knolls, Salinas over the last 12 months is $650,000, up 63% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$650,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$592,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$2,095,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$285
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Median List Price
$715,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
63%