High on the hills of Seaside, this charming cottage-style home boasts panoramic ocean views from every room. Offering two bedrooms, one bathroom, and dual-pane windows, the home sits on an expansive lot with excellent potential for growth. The outdoor living area is a standout, featuring a cozy fireplace, serene sitting spots, and a wide collection of fruit trees including kiwis, blueberries, raspberries, Meyer lemons, Gala apples, pluots, and cherries. An outdoor exercise area adds to the uniqueness of this coastal sanctuary. Located at the end of a quiet road with no through traffic, the property faces west, offering spectacular sunsets that make this home truly special.
Under contract
$849,000
1494 Darwin St, Seaside, CA 93955
2beds
880sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1951
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$818,100 Zestimate®
$965/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 53 days
- 584
- 38
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ryan Melcher 01897036 831-521-5024,
Sotheby’s International Realty 831-624-1566
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82058782
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter
Interior area
- Total structure area: 880
- Total interior livable area: 880 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Area
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fenced, Storage Shed Structure, Courtyard
- Fencing: Perimeter
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City Lights, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 012242027000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Seaside
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $965/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $597,354
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$818,100
$777,000 - $859,000
$3,129/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Contingent | $849,000$965/sqft |
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| 8/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000+61.7%$965/sqft |
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| 6/27/2019 | Sold | $525,000-4.4%$597/sqft |
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| 5/20/2019 | Pending sale | $549,000$624/sqft |
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| 5/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $549,000+128.8%$624/sqft |
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| 2/23/2011 | Sold | $240,000+0%$273/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2011 | Pending sale | $239,900$273/sqft |
Source: Intero Real Estate Services #81056743 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2011 | Price change | $239,900-9.4%$273/sqft |
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| 12/9/2010 | Listed for sale | $264,900+44.7%$301/sqft |
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| 11/15/2010 | Sold | $183,112+30.8%$208/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2010 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 12/16/2004 | Sold | $140,000$159/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $597,354 +2% |
| 2025 | $4,700 +7.4% | $585,642 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,378 -1.2% | $574,160 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,429 | $562,903 +2% |
| 2022 | -- | $551,867 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,385 +3.2% | $541,047 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,249 +38.2% | $535,500 +98.2% |
| 2019 | $3,075 +4.1% | $270,118 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,954 +7.9% | $264,823 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,737 +1.9% | $259,631 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,687 +3.3% | $254,541 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,602 | $250,718 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,602 | $245,808 +11.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $220,000 +12.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $195,000 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $198,000 +1.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $194,997 -23.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $253,597 -35% |
| 2007 | -- | $390,150 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $382,500 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $375,000 +241.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $109,738 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $107,728 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $105,617 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,049 | $103,547 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $101,517 |
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Neighborhood: 93955
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: MontereyPeninsulaUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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