This is your opportunity to own a beautiful Mid Century Modern home in a private location on San Benancio Road. This home lays on a spacious 2.53 acre piece of land with lush ridgelines, sun and crystal-clear stars at night. The jaw drop living room was designed for excellent acoustics and entertaining; large windows abound to showcase the views. Open Kitchen and Dining room spaces with doors that open onto the wraparound deck. Three bedrooms follow, all with doors opening onto the valley views upon the deck. Master bedroom en suite is oversized and has several closets for extra storage. Two bonus spaces in the home for in-home offices or art areas. Lush green landscape with multiple wildflowers bloom in January and beyond while succulents and mature trees thrive year round. Conveniently located to the City of Monterey, Monterey Airport, a half mile to Titus Park Swimming (Saltwater pool) and Tennis Center and mins. from Toro Park/Fort Ord. Desirable Washington Union School District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
2.53 acresLot Size
$541Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
19 spacesParking
Listed by Jen Veitengruber•DRE #01971299• Monterey Coast Realty
Contact: 831-521-0133
Bought with Lindsay Avila•DRE #02103036• Agency One Real Estate
Vacant. Incredibly unique & pristine mid century modern redwood retreat. Time capsule of vintage 1960s design. Gorgeous fixtures & natural elements abound. Incredibly serene, quiet, with inspiring sunny southern views of mountain ridgelines, trees and sky out every room. Very private 2.53 acres, easy parking for up to 14 cars in the big double driveway. Relax around the rare obsidian and copper fireplace & play music in this great room built for perfect acoustics. Gigantic and relaxing master bedroom retreat. Every room with doors leading to the wrap around patio. Single level, 2 large offices with built in desks and shelving, a bonus craft/sewing room, huge walk in pantry, tons of closets. Redwood siding, open beam redwood ceilings & white oak flooring. Pretty landscaping on drip systems, large orchard & pasture land space perfect for a horse! In highly sought after Washington Union school district. ½ a mile to fun community saltwater pool, this property is truly one of a kind.
MLSListings #ML81712736
Sep 11, 2018
Sold
$765,000
$294/sq ft
Jul 20, 2018
Contingent
—
Jul 2, 2018
Listed
$825,000
$317/sq ft
Three bedroom, three bath Mid-Century Modern Redwood Retreat in peaceful San Benancio Canyon. 2,212 square feet, 2.5 acres, one owner, first time on the market! New stained redwood exterior siding, new dual pane windows, rebuilt deck with inspiring southern views. Fresh paint, refinished hardwood floors, new carpet. Sunken octagonal living room with custom built-in couches has hosted many musical concerts and happy family gatherings over the decades - now it is your turn. Vintage fixtures complete this intriguing and unique home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,579 (+4.1%)
$432,972 + $698,168
$1,131,140
2024
$12,082 (+3.6%)
$424,483 + $684,479
$1,108,962
2023
$11,657 (−0.6%)
$416,160 + $671,058
$1,087,218
2022
$11,725 (+24.8%)
$408,000 + $657,900
$1,065,900
2021
$9,396 (+11.2%)
$400,000 + $645,000
$1,045,000
2020
$8,447 (+0.4%)
$280,000 + $585,000
$865,000
2019
$8,414 (+356.3%)
$255,000 + $525,300
$780,300
2018
$1,844 (−1.5%)
$250,000 + $515,000
$765,000
2017
$1,871 (+3.1%)
$34,125 + $129,285
$163,410
2016
$1,815 (+1.0%)
$34,125 + $129,285
$163,410
2015
$1,797 (+3.3%)
$33,456 + $126,750
$160,206
2014
$1,739
$32,309 + $122,402
$154,711
2013
$1,738 (+2.5%)
$32,309 + $122,402
$154,711
2012
$1,695 (+1.4%)
$32,163 + $121,849
$154,012
2011
$1,672 (+6.5%)
$31,533 + $119,460
$150,993
2010
$1,571 (+0.2%)
$30,915 + $117,118
$148,033
2009
$1,569 (+3.4%)
$30,684 + $116,243
$146,927
2008
$1,517
$30,757 + $116,520
$147,277
Tax history for 181 San Benancio Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,579 (+4.1%)
$432,972 + $698,168
$1,131,140
2024
$12,082 (+3.6%)
$424,483 + $684,479
$1,108,962
2023
$11,657 (−0.6%)
$416,160 + $671,058
$1,087,218
2022
$11,725 (+24.8%)
$408,000 + $657,900
$1,065,900
2021
$9,396 (+11.2%)
$400,000 + $645,000
$1,045,000
2020
$8,447 (+0.4%)
$280,000 + $585,000
$865,000
2019
$8,414 (+356.3%)
$255,000 + $525,300
$780,300
2018
$1,844 (−1.5%)
$250,000 + $515,000
$765,000
2017
$1,871 (+3.1%)
$34,125 + $129,285
$163,410
2016
$1,815 (+1.0%)
$34,125 + $129,285
$163,410
2015
$1,797 (+3.3%)
$33,456 + $126,750
$160,206
2014
$1,739
$32,309 + $122,402
$154,711
2013
$1,738 (+2.5%)
$32,309 + $122,402
$154,711
2012
$1,695 (+1.4%)
$32,163 + $121,849
$154,012
2011
$1,672 (+6.5%)
$31,533 + $119,460
$150,993
2010
$1,571 (+0.2%)
$30,915 + $117,118
$148,033
2009
$1,569 (+3.4%)
$30,684 + $116,243
$146,927
2008
$1,517
$30,757 + $116,520
$147,277
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.53 Acres
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
2,601
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
416271004000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 1
Parking Description: Parking Area
Parking Spaces: 19
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Bidet, Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower