Rare opportunity to lease a beautifully furnished private 1-bedroom suite on a peaceful River Road estate in Salinas. Offering approximately 1,000 SF, this move-in-ready residence features a private entrance, spacious bedroom with fireplace, full bath, living room, dining area, and kitchenette with cooktop, microwave, sink, and refrigerator. Enjoy valley views, mature oak trees, and frequent visits from deer, quail, wild turkeys, and native birds--all just minutes from shopping, Highway 68, and the Monterey Peninsula. Features: Approx. 1,000 SF * Furnished (partial/unfurnished considered for exceptional long-term residents) * Utilities & high-speed internet included * Shared laundry * Shared outdoor grounds * 1 parking space * No pets * Max 2 occupants * Available immediately * 12-month lease preferred. Rent: $2,400/mo * Deposit: $2,400
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: U-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SALINAS
Living Sq. Ft: 3,957
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: L 1 OF SUB B OF L 1 SEC34 T15 R3 & RWS
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 714
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 66,211
Legal Lot Number: 1
Acres: 1.52
County Use Description: RURAL IMPROVED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,957
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Monterey County
APN: 415021001000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Sale and tax history for 300 Mesa Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TURBOTENANT #1
Sep 28, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,400
$1/sq ft
Sep 17, 2026
Price Changed
$2,400
$1/sq ft
Aug 25, 2026
Price Changed
$2,950
$1/sq ft
Aug 7, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,350
$1/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82031344
Apr 20, 2026
Sold
$1,449,000
$366/sq ft
Mar 31, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 19, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 19, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 3, 2026
Price Changed
$1,599,000
$404/sq ft
Jan 15, 2026
Listed
$1,699,000
$429/sq ft
+63
Updated and expanded in 2007, this beautifully crafted home was originally built in 1976 and is ideally located along scenic River Road, just minutes from renowned wineries and surrounded by mountain and Salinas Valley views. Offering approximately 3,957ñ SF, the home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with a versatile, well-designed floor plan. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, gas appliances, pantry and opens to a light-filled family room with a gas fireplace and French doors leading to a large patio and outdoor entertaining area. The spacious primary suite offers room for a sitting area, a gas fireplace, and a extra large walk-in closet with other possibilities. The living and dining rooms share a two-way gas fireplace and connect to a private office at the front of the home. One additional large bedroom with French doors is located on the main level, while a private upstairs wing offers two bedrooms and a full bath. Wood floors extend throughout most of the home, complemented by slate flooring in the entry, kitchen, and hallway. Ample space for gardening, large animals, pets, and recreational toys, featuring lemon, lime, apple trees, other fruit trees, a dog run, and a Marquee swim/spa with six jets, three pumps, and 60-inch height. Oversized garage.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80517123
Jan 15, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Aug 20, 2014
Sold
$790,100
$200/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81405557
Aug 20, 2014
Sold
$790,000
$200/sq ft
Jul 14, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 7, 2014
Relisted
—
May 7, 2014
Pending
—
Mar 28, 2014
Relisted
—
Mar 28, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Feb 23, 2014
Listed
$799,000
$202/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 2005
Sold
$940,000
$238/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80525636
Sep 30, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Sep 30, 2005
Sold
$940,000
$238/sq ft
Aug 30, 2005
Sold
$940,000
$238/sq ft
May 12, 2005
Listed
$995,000
$251/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 10, 1977
Sold
$41,500
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,341 (+6.3%)
$425,125 + $562,666
$987,791
2024
$10,667 (+3.7%)
$416,790 + $551,634
$968,424
2023
$10,284 (−0.6%)
$408,618 + $540,818
$949,436
2022
$10,341 (+4.6%)
$400,606 + $530,214
$930,820
2021
$9,886 (+2.4%)
$392,751 + $519,818
$912,569
2020
$9,655 (+0.6%)
$385,050 + $509,626
$894,676
2019
$9,601 (+1.4%)
$381,102 + $504,401
$885,503
2018
$9,470 (−2.2%)
$373,630 + $494,511
$868,141
2017
$9,683 (+3.8%)
$359,122 + $475,309
$834,431
2016
$9,332 (−0.4%)
$359,122 + $475,309
$834,431
2015
$9,367 (+4.0%)
$352,081 + $465,990
$818,071
2014
$9,003 (−2.6%)
$325,000 + $475,000
$800,000
2013
$9,248 (+0.5%)
$325,000 + $475,000
$800,000
2012
$9,198 (−9.2%)
$325,000 + $478,875
$803,875
2011
$10,134 (−3.3%)
$350,000 + $502,000
$852,000
2010
$10,480 (−17.7%)
$375,000 + $534,000
$909,000
2009
$12,729 (−7.4%)
$400,000 + $546,000
$946,000
2008
$13,742
$475,000 + $681,000
$1,156,000
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
5/10
Spreckels Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi
8/10
Buena Vista Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Salinas High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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Public facts and zoning for 300 Mesa Rd
Beds
4
Baths
3
Sq. Ft.
3,957
Stories
2
Lot Size
1.52 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1978
Year Renovated
2007
County
Monterey County
APN
415021001000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026.
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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
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 85° expected this year, 21 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, 16 days in 30 years
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