Country living just a hop, skip & a jump to Monterey Bay. 3/1 main house + a 1/1 artist studio (no kitchen). Almost a full acre that's ready for your horses. .. or donkeys in this case! Conveniently located close to stores, library, restaurants, gas, banking & more. Easy access to Hwy 101, Hwy 156, & San Miguel Canyon Rd. Tons of potential. Potential short sale & potentially in 156 expansion path.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.93 acresLot Size
$372Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jeff Wickum•DRE #01248741• David Lyng Real Estate
Contact: (831) 419-4130
Bought with Richard Diaz•DRE #01751023• Michelle De Bord-Ridge, Broker
MAIN HOUSE AND GUEST UNIT IN NEED OF MAJOR REPAIRS. MAJORITY OF VALUE IN THE LAND.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,736 (+2.3%)
$218,810 + $212,560
$431,370
2024
$4,630 (+1.9%)
$214,520 + $208,393
$422,913
2023
$4,545 (+0.6%)
$210,314 + $204,307
$414,621
2022
$4,519 (+3.9%)
$206,191 + $200,301
$406,492
2021
$4,349 (+0.9%)
$202,149 + $196,374
$398,523
2020
$4,310 (+2.4%)
$198,186 + $192,524
$390,710
2019
$4,210 (+1.7%)
$196,154 + $190,550
$386,704
2018
$4,141 (+5.8%)
$192,308 + $186,814
$379,122
2017
$3,914 (−3.9%)
$184,842 + $179,560
$364,402
2016
$4,074 (+4.0%)
$184,842 + $179,560
$364,402
2015
$3,916 (+7.7%)
$181,218 + $176,040
$357,258
2014
$3,635 (+10.5%)
$189,000 + $137,000
$326,000
2013
$3,291 (+14.8%)
$189,000 + $137,000
$326,000
2012
$2,867 (−5.3%)
$177,000 + $128,000
$305,000
2011
$3,028 (−6.2%)
$175,000 + $90,000
$265,000
2010
$3,228 (−22.4%)
$125,000 + $155,000
$280,000
2009
$4,159 (+2.6%)
$174,000 + $126,000
$300,000
2008
$4,055
$224,937 + $163,078
$388,015
Tax history for 17609 BERTA CANYON Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,736 (+2.3%)
$218,810 + $212,560
$431,370
2024
$4,630 (+1.9%)
$214,520 + $208,393
$422,913
2023
$4,545 (+0.6%)
$210,314 + $204,307
$414,621
2022
$4,519 (+3.9%)
$206,191 + $200,301
$406,492
2021
$4,349 (+0.9%)
$202,149 + $196,374
$398,523
2020
$4,310 (+2.4%)
$198,186 + $192,524
$390,710
2019
$4,210 (+1.7%)
$196,154 + $190,550
$386,704
2018
$4,141 (+5.8%)
$192,308 + $186,814
$379,122
2017
$3,914 (−3.9%)
$184,842 + $179,560
$364,402
2016
$4,074 (+4.0%)
$184,842 + $179,560
$364,402
2015
$3,916 (+7.7%)
$181,218 + $176,040
$357,258
2014
$3,635 (+10.5%)
$189,000 + $137,000
$326,000
2013
$3,291 (+14.8%)
$189,000 + $137,000
$326,000
2012
$2,867 (−5.3%)
$177,000 + $128,000
$305,000
2011
$3,028 (−6.2%)
$175,000 + $90,000
$265,000
2010
$3,228 (−22.4%)
$125,000 + $155,000
$280,000
2009
$4,159 (+2.6%)
$174,000 + $126,000
$300,000
2008
$4,055
$224,937 + $163,078
$388,015
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.93 Acres
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
956
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
125121027000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
LDR/1
Low Density Residential District
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a district to accommodate low density and intensity uses in the rural and suburban areas of the County of Monterey and to insure that allowable land uses are compatible in the area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Pastureland
Nov 6, 2018 • Final
Re-roof
Re-roof a residential building. Tear off the existing roof and replace it with new asphalt composition shingles.
Roofing
Nov 1, 2018 • Final
Mechanical
Remove and replace an existing wall gas heater with a new unit in a single-family home.
HVAC
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.
Elementary School District: North Monterey County Unified
High School: North Monterey County High
High School District: North Monterey County Unified
Location Information
From Salinas, take Hwy 101 & turn right on to Berta Canyon. From the west or north, go to Viera Canyon, turn right on Oak & then right on Berta Canyon.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 956
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Monterey County
APN: 125121027000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Prunedale Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
North Monterey County Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
2/10
North Monterey County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Salinas, CA • 93907
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.2 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$587,000 – $710,000
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