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Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1.09 acresLot Size
$566Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brian J. Butler•DRE #01468232• Monterey Coast Realty
Listed by Kristin Butler•DRE #00872084• Carmel Realty Company
Contact: 831-241-4259
Bought with Susan Lubin-Brownlie•DRE #01069736• Coldwell Banker/Gay Dales
Lovely 4 bed 2.5 bath home on one acre in the country. Open beam ceiling in the family room, crown molding throughout, upgraded tile counters in the spacious kitchen. Newer Double Pane windows, Hot tub in the back on the deck stays. Workshop off garage. Must see to appreciate
MLSListings #ML80031535
Dec 8, 2000
Sold
$569,500
$254/sq ft
Oct 6, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jul 18, 2000
Listed
$575,000
$257/sq ft
LOVINGLY MAINTND RANCH-STYLE HM ON JUST OVR 1 AC. HM HAS WONDERFUL FLR PLAN, SINGLE LEVEL, LG EAT-IN KTCHN OPENS TO COMFRTBLE FR. PROP HAS 2 WELLS, SMALL CORRAL. APPRX 3.2 MILES FROM HWY 68. IN A TERRIFIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. SECURITY
Public Records
Jun 30, 1989
Sold
$240,000
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 15, 1985
Sold
$69,500
$31/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 4, 1983
Sold
$39,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,700 (+4.1%)
$331,223 + $727,826
$1,059,049
2024
$11,236 (+3.5%)
$324,729 + $713,555
$1,038,284
2023
$10,855 (+3.1%)
$318,362 + $699,564
$1,017,926
2022
$10,531 (+4.5%)
$312,120 + $685,848
$997,968
2021
$10,073 (+95.8%)
$306,000 + $632,400
$938,400
2020
$5,144 (+0.4%)
$300,000 + $620,000
$920,000
2019
$5,121 (+2.2%)
$225,195 + $256,158
$481,353
2018
$5,010 (−1.4%)
$220,780 + $251,136
$471,916
2017
$5,083 (+3.1%)
$212,207 + $241,385
$453,592
2016
$4,928 (+1.0%)
$212,207 + $241,385
$453,592
2015
$4,878 (+3.5%)
$208,047 + $236,652
$444,699
2014
$4,715 (−0.4%)
$200,908 + $228,532
$429,440
2013
$4,733 (−25.0%)
$200,908 + $228,532
$429,440
2012
$6,308 (−0.6%)
$200,000 + $227,500
$427,500
2011
$6,347 (−9.5%)
$303,710 + $269,329
$573,039
2010
$7,010 (−4.1%)
$303,710 + $269,329
$573,039
2009
$7,310 (+3.3%)
$337,456 + $299,254
$636,710
2008
$7,075
$351,037 + $315,347
$666,384
Tax history for 298 San Benancio Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,700 (+4.1%)
$331,223 + $727,826
$1,059,049
2024
$11,236 (+3.5%)
$324,729 + $713,555
$1,038,284
2023
$10,855 (+3.1%)
$318,362 + $699,564
$1,017,926
2022
$10,531 (+4.5%)
$312,120 + $685,848
$997,968
2021
$10,073 (+95.8%)
$306,000 + $632,400
$938,400
2020
$5,144 (+0.4%)
$300,000 + $620,000
$920,000
2019
$5,121 (+2.2%)
$225,195 + $256,158
$481,353
2018
$5,010 (−1.4%)
$220,780 + $251,136
$471,916
2017
$5,083 (+3.1%)
$212,207 + $241,385
$453,592
2016
$4,928 (+1.0%)
$212,207 + $241,385
$453,592
2015
$4,878 (+3.5%)
$208,047 + $236,652
$444,699
2014
$4,715 (−0.4%)
$200,908 + $228,532
$429,440
2013
$4,733 (−25.0%)
$200,908 + $228,532
$429,440
2012
$6,308 (−0.6%)
$200,000 + $227,500
$427,500
2011
$6,347 (−9.5%)
$303,710 + $269,329
$573,039
2010
$7,010 (−4.1%)
$303,710 + $269,329
$573,039
2009
$7,310 (+3.3%)
$337,456 + $299,254
$636,710
2008
$7,075
$351,037 + $315,347
$666,384
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
47,480
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
2,241
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
416444006000
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$0 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Mar 23, 2025.
Sep 16, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Install new energy storage systems.
Battery
Electrical
Apr 22, 2022 • Final
Combination
Construct an addition to an existing attached garage on a residential building. The new garage space will be built over an existing concrete parking pad.
Addition
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Electric Gate, Off-Street Parking
Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
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, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, 2+ Showers Over Tubs, Tub in Master Bedroom
Room Information
Great Room, Laundry Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven (Double), Refrigerator(s)
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
Heating: Heating (2+ Zones), Other (See Remarks)
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Mountains
Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio, Deck
Building Information
Style: Ranch
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling, Other
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,241
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 142578
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 1
Lot Description: Grade (Varies)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R1
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Green/Resource Efficient Features, Solar Power, Tankless Water Heater
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Individual Gas Meters, Propane On Site, Solar Panels - Owned
Water Information
Water: Private/Mutual, Storage Tank, Well (Shared)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Washington Union Elementary
High School District: Salinas Union High
Location Information
Approx 3 miles from Hwy 68
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,241
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.09 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Monterey County
APN: 416444006000
HOA Dues: $0/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 23, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
San Benancio Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
Salinas High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
7/10
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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
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 85° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.21M – $1.46M
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