Get the best of both worlds - the charm of country living and the convenience of nearby coastal amenities in this nice ranch home with views of the hills and strawberry fields. Only a few minutes to Elkhorn Slough and Salinas State Beach, paddle in the morning and lunch at the famous Phil's Seafood restaurant in downtown Castroville. This spacious home has a great room, open for entertaining while cooking your favorite meals from the central kitchen. And when the day is done, there's room for family and friends to stay overnight with 4 bedrooms and and a large game room that can be an attached ADU * . With new flooring, interior paint, newer appliances, and recently renovated bathroom, you can move in tomorrow! More amenities such as the large 2-car attached garage, workshop area, low maintenance concrete patio, additional parking space for recreational vehicles, great neighbors, quiet setting, all wrapped in the 2.5 acre lot. It's a good life! * Check county ADU regulations.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$389Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Aida Pisano•DRE #01990945• Compass
Bought with John Filighera•DRE #00760494• BHG MASON-MCDUFFIE REAL ESTATE
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80124442
Nov 24, 2022
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80121764
Dec 15, 2016
Listing Removed
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MLSListings #ML80229939
Jul 31, 2002
Listing Removed
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Jun 28, 2002
Sold
$350,000
$149/sq ft
Jun 12, 2002
Listed
$375,000
$159/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80151411
Feb 12, 2002
Sold
$442,500
$188/sq ft
Dec 5, 2001
Listing Removed
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Sep 17, 2001
Listed
$449,000
$191/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 14, 1994
Sold
$259,500
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 2, 1987
Sold
$178,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 12, 1983
Sold
$125,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,585 (+2.3%)
$416,160 + $473,382
$889,542
2024
$9,371 (+35.0%)
$408,000 + $464,100
$872,100
2023
$6,939 (+0.6%)
$400,000 + $455,000
$855,000
2022
$6,898 (+3.9%)
$298,190 + $330,141
$628,331
2021
$6,637
$292,344 + $323,668
$616,012
2020
$6,638 (+2.4%)
$286,612 + $317,322
$603,934
2019
$6,485 (+1.7%)
$283,674 + $314,069
$597,743
2018
$6,376 (+5.8%)
$278,112 + $307,911
$586,023
2017
$6,025 (−3.9%)
$267,313 + $295,955
$563,268
2016
$6,272 (+4.0%)
$267,313 + $295,955
$563,268
2015
$6,029 (+1.8%)
$262,072 + $290,152
$552,224
2014
$5,925 (+29.5%)
$253,080 + $280,196
$533,276
2013
$4,575 (+22.7%)
$253,080 + $280,196
$533,276
2012
$3,729 (−18.2%)
$202,000 + $223,000
$425,000
2011
$4,559 (+6.6%)
$175,000 + $170,000
$345,000
2010
$4,275 (−11.4%)
$225,000 + $198,000
$423,000
2009
$4,822 (−9.0%)
$200,000 + $198,000
$398,000
2008
$5,298
$190,000 + $260,000
$450,000
Tax history for 78 Walker Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,585 (+2.3%)
$416,160 + $473,382
$889,542
2024
$9,371 (+35.0%)
$408,000 + $464,100
$872,100
2023
$6,939 (+0.6%)
$400,000 + $455,000
$855,000
2022
$6,898 (+3.9%)
$298,190 + $330,141
$628,331
2021
$6,637
$292,344 + $323,668
$616,012
2020
$6,638 (+2.4%)
$286,612 + $317,322
$603,934
2019
$6,485 (+1.7%)
$283,674 + $314,069
$597,743
2018
$6,376 (+5.8%)
$278,112 + $307,911
$586,023
2017
$6,025 (−3.9%)
$267,313 + $295,955
$563,268
2016
$6,272 (+4.0%)
$267,313 + $295,955
$563,268
2015
$6,029 (+1.8%)
$262,072 + $290,152
$552,224
2014
$5,925 (+29.5%)
$253,080 + $280,196
$533,276
2013
$4,575 (+22.7%)
$253,080 + $280,196
$533,276
2012
$3,729 (−18.2%)
$202,000 + $223,000
$425,000
2011
$4,559 (+6.6%)
$175,000 + $170,000
$345,000
2010
$4,275 (−11.4%)
$225,000 + $198,000
$423,000
2009
$4,822 (−9.0%)
$200,000 + $198,000
$398,000
2008
$5,298
$190,000 + $260,000
$450,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
2,353
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
131101022000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Feb 20, 2025 • Final
Combination
Perform a residential reroof by replacing existing asphalt shingles with new asphalt shingles. Replace the electrical service panel.
Electrical
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Appliances
Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Information
Dining Area
Family Room Information
No Family Room
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Pantry
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Stories
Stories: 1
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 2,353
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Pellet Stove
Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Public Utilities
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: North Monterey County Unified
High School District: North Monterey County Unified
Location Information
MLS Area: Prunedale, Elkhorn, Moss Landing
Street Name: Walker Valley
Street Number: 78
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 2
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,353
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Monterey County
APN: 131101022000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Elkhorn Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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North Monterey County Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
2/10
North Monterey County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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11 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$871,000 – $1.05M
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