For sale

Price cut: $15K (7/24)

$800,000

251 La Mesa Dr, Salinas, CA 93901

3beds

1,570sqft

$5,197/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1961

8,000 Square Feet Lot

$793,200 Zestimate^®

$510/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Wood-burning fireplaceDining area

Located in Salinas, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 1,570 square feet of living space. The residence features a wood-burning fireplace, adding a cozy element to the living area. The home includes a dining area but does not have a designated family room. Heating is provided by central forced air with gas, and there is no cooling system installed. The property includes a two-car garage for parking and storage. The home is situated within the Salinas City Elementary school district. Close to stores, schools and Highways.

74 days

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Dining room

Features: DiningArea

Family room

Features: NoFamilyRoom

Heating

Central Forced Air Gas

Cooling

None

Features

Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,570
Total interior livable area: 1,570 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Off Street
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 8,000 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 016115003000
Zoning: R-1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1961

Utilities & green energy

Gas: PublicUtilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Salinas

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $510/sqft
Tax assessed value: $634,308
Annual tax amount: $7,838
Date on market: 5/15/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

Estimated market value

$793,200

$754,000 - $833,000

$3,922/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/24/2026	Price change	$800,000-1.8%$510/sqft
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6/23/2026	Price change	$815,000-1.2%$519/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82047430 Report a problem
5/15/2026	Listed for sale	$825,000+42.2%$525/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82047430 Report a problem
4/30/2020	Sold	$580,000-1.7%$369/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81784857 Report a problem
3/18/2020	Pending sale	$590,000$376/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS� #ML81784857 Report a problem
3/17/2020	Price change	$590,000-4.7%$376/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS� #ML81784857 Report a problem
3/10/2020	Price change	$619,000-1%$394/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Showcase, REALTORS� #ML81784857 Report a problem
3/2/2020	Listed for sale	$625,000+15.8%$398/sqft
Source: Century 21 Showcase Realtors #ML81784857 Report a problem
2/25/2009	Listing removed	$539,555$344/sqft
Source: Baynet World, Inc. #779365 Report a problem
1/1/2009	Listed for sale	$539,555$344/sqft
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5/15/2008	Listing removed	$539,555$344/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
2/25/2008	Listed for sale	$539,555+51.6%$344/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
3/29/2002	Sold	$356,000$227/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,838 +9.3%	$634,308 +2%
2024	$7,172 +3.5%	$621,872 +2%
2023	$6,929 +3.9%	$609,680 +2%
2022	$6,670 +4.1%	$597,727 +2%
2021	$6,405 +22.4%	$586,008 +21.9%
2020	$5,233 +0.7%	$480,892 +2%
2019	$5,197 +1.3%	$471,463 +2%
2018	$5,132 -0.1%	$462,220 +2%
2017	$5,136 -0.1%	$453,158 +2%
2016	$5,141 +30.4%	$444,273 +1.5%
2015	$3,941	$437,601 +25.4%
2014	$3,941	$349,000 +16.3%
2012	--	$300,000
2011	--	$300,000 -3.2%
2010	--	$310,000 -6.1%
2009	--	$330,000 -17.6%
2008	--	$400,387 +2%
2007	--	$392,537 +2%
2006	--	$384,841 +2%
2005	--	$377,296 +2%
2004	--	$369,899 +1.9%
2003	--	$363,120 +43.8%
2002	--	$252,545 +2%
2001	$2,450	$247,594 +7.6%
2000	--	$230,000

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Monterey Park

Getting around

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

26 / 100

Some Transit

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

3/10
Monterey Park Elementary School
Grades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
5/10
Washington Middle School
Grades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
7/10
Salinas High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

District: SalinasCityElementary

Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.