Nestled on a hill with lovely views, this home offers a seamless blend of comfort, creativity, and convenience. Just off Berta Canyon on a private driveway, this reimagined contemporary Mediterranean home offers 3bd/2.5ba, a 3 car garage, and a detached studio showcasing curated artistic details and modern smart-home upgrades, from app-enabled lighting and drapery to a connected primary shower and towel warmer. Outdoor living shines with a vast lawn, fire pit, and a stunning outdoor kitchen perfect for relaxing, hosting, or savoring the California lifestyle. Inside, you'll find spaces built for fun and function: a cozy theatre room with a hidden projector screen, an office nook, and a full bar accented by backlit stone that makes gathering unforgettable. The reworked floor plan creates easy flow between the main living areas, giving the home a bright, open feel ideal for everyday living and group occasions. The studio includes its own full bath that provides flexible space for guests, a home office, or potential rental income. The spacious 3-car garage/workshop combo is ideal for parking, projects, or hobbies like woodworking or tinkering on a project car. Stylish, thoughtfully upgraded, and close to commuter routes, grocery stores, and local dining, this home truly has it all.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.85 acresLot Size
$604Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Peter Eubank•DRE #02015065• Room Real Estate
Contact: 831-471-7330
Bought with Danielle Scott•DRE #02009126• Anderson Christie, Inc.
Bought with Christine Clayton•DRE #01407021• Anderson Christie, Inc.
Nestled on a hill with lovely views, this home offers a seamless blend of comfort, creativity, and convenience. Just off Berta Canyon on a private driveway, this reimagined contemporary Mediterranean home offers 3bd/2.5ba, a 3 car garage, and a detached studio showcasing curated artistic details and modern smart-home upgrades, from app-enabled lighting and drapery to a connected primary shower and towel warmer. Outdoor living shines with a vast lawn, fire pit, and a stunning outdoor kitchen perfect for relaxing, hosting, or savoring the California lifestyle. Inside, you'll find spaces built for fun and function: a cozy theatre room with a hidden projector screen, an office nook, and a full bar accented by backlit stone that makes gathering unforgettable. The reworked floor plan creates easy flow between the main living areas, giving the home a bright, open feel ideal for everyday living and group occasions. The studio includes its own full bath that provides flexible space for guests, a home office, or potential rental income. The spacious 3-car garage/workshop combo is ideal for parking, projects, or hobbies like woodworking or tinkering on a project car. Stylish, thoughtfully upgraded, and close to commuter routes, grocery stores, and local dining, this home truly has it all.
Public Records
Mar 17, 2022
Sold
$1,089,000
$525/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 30, 1988
Sold
$180,000
$87/sq ft
Public Records
May 3, 1977
Sold
$65,000
$31/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 20, 1975
Sold
$42,000
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 1973
Sold
$35,500
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,562 (+2.3%)
$595,337 + $583,429
$1,178,766
2024
$12,284 (+1.8%)
$583,664 + $571,990
$1,155,654
2023
$12,063 (+114.4%)
$572,220 + $560,775
$1,132,995
2022
$5,625 (+3.9%)
$561,000 + $549,780
$1,110,780
2021
$5,412 (+0.4%)
$132,611 + $374,472
$507,083
2020
$5,390 (+2.4%)
$130,011 + $367,130
$497,141
2019
$5,264 (+1.7%)
$128,678 + $363,366
$492,044
2018
$5,174 (+5.9%)
$126,155 + $356,242
$482,397
2017
$4,888 (−3.9%)
$121,257 + $342,409
$463,666
2016
$5,087 (+4.1%)
$121,257 + $342,409
$463,666
2015
$4,888 (+1.8%)
$118,880 + $335,696
$454,576
2014
$4,803 (+3.9%)
$114,802 + $324,177
$438,979
2013
$4,623 (+1.9%)
$114,802 + $324,177
$438,979
2012
$4,536 (+2.0%)
$114,284 + $322,712
$436,996
2011
$4,447 (+1.2%)
$112,044 + $316,385
$428,429
2010
$4,396 (−0.1%)
$109,848 + $310,182
$420,030
2009
$4,402 (+2.3%)
$109,028 + $307,864
$416,892
2008
$4,304
$109,288 + $308,596
$417,884
Tax history for 17920 Berta Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,562 (+2.3%)
$595,337 + $583,429
$1,178,766
2024
$12,284 (+1.8%)
$583,664 + $571,990
$1,155,654
2023
$12,063 (+114.4%)
$572,220 + $560,775
$1,132,995
2022
$5,625 (+3.9%)
$561,000 + $549,780
$1,110,780
2021
$5,412 (+0.4%)
$132,611 + $374,472
$507,083
2020
$5,390 (+2.4%)
$130,011 + $367,130
$497,141
2019
$5,264 (+1.7%)
$128,678 + $363,366
$492,044
2018
$5,174 (+5.9%)
$126,155 + $356,242
$482,397
2017
$4,888 (−3.9%)
$121,257 + $342,409
$463,666
2016
$5,087 (+4.1%)
$121,257 + $342,409
$463,666
2015
$4,888 (+1.8%)
$118,880 + $335,696
$454,576
2014
$4,803 (+3.9%)
$114,802 + $324,177
$438,979
2013
$4,623 (+1.9%)
$114,802 + $324,177
$438,979
2012
$4,536 (+2.0%)
$114,284 + $322,712
$436,996
2011
$4,447 (+1.2%)
$112,044 + $316,385
$428,429
2010
$4,396 (−0.1%)
$109,848 + $310,182
$420,030
2009
$4,402 (+2.3%)
$109,028 + $307,864
$416,892
2008
$4,304
$109,288 + $308,596
$417,884
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.85 Acres
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
2,074
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
125142025000
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 3
Garage (Maximum): 3
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Tile, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Electric), Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven (Double), Oven (Self Cleaning), Refrigerator(s), Other (See Remarks)
Other
Secondary Living Space Sq. Ft.: 226
Interior Features
Laundry: Washer/Dryer, Tub/Sink, Inside
Flooring: Laminate, Slate, Vinyl/Linoleum
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas Starter, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Hills, Forest/Woods, City Lights
Fencing: Mixed Height/Type, Other (See Remarks)
Roof: Tile
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Courtyard, Fenced, Fire Pit, Low Maintenance, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Sprinkler(s) (Lawn), Storage Shed/Structure, Other (See Remarks)
Building Information
Style: Contemporary, Mediterranean
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame
Concrete Slab
Property Features
Amenities: Video/Audio System, Wet Bar, Other, Skylight(s)
Communication: Fiber Ready, Networked
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,074
Security Features: Video/Audio System
Property Information
2nd Residence Sq. Ft.: 226
Property Primary ID: 674043
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.85
Lot Description: Flag Lot, Grade (Hillside), Grade (Sloped Up)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: r-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Well, Well (Shared)
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: studio/ office
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School 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, head east on E Market St toward Monterey St, use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Monterey St, slightly right and becomes CA-183 S/N Main St, slight left to merge onto US-101 N toward San Francisco, & turn right onto Berta Canyon Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,074
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Monterey County
APN: 125142025000
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 • 1.0mi
4/10
North Monterey County Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
2/10
North Monterey County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 13 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.3 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.19M – $1.44M
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