Sold for $980,000

Listed by: Davies Co. Real Estate • Dawna Davies • Contact: 805-544-5889

Bought with: Compass

$980,000

680 Howard St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

2beds

780sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

5,500 Square Feet Lot

$997,600 Zestimate^®

$1,256/sqft

$3,424 Estimated rent

Home value

$997,600

$918,000 - $1.09M

$3,424/mo

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What's special

Gracious patioWhimsical landscapingSolid surface countertopsAcorn door knockerCharming mailboxCustom cabinetsConvenient laundry room

This vintage bungalow is abundant with thoughtful lovely updates for modern living. A few highlights include solid surface countertops, custom cabinets, bright and light main rooms, old-town SLO-style front and back porches, original double pocket parlor door to front bedroom. HVAC Heat Pump system includes air conditioning. Convenient laundry room off rear porch. Rear yard has private feel and a gracious patio that extends the home living area to an entertaining delight. The detached carriage house garage includes a workshop area and separate partially finished room for storage, WFH, or creative pursuits. Whimsical landscaping, charming mailbox, and acorn door knocker make this home complete.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom, Living Room

Bedroom

Features: All Bedrooms Down

Bathroom

Features: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Remodeled, Tub Shower

Kitchen

Features: Quartz Counters

Heating

Electric, Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air, Heat Pump

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Range Hood, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Outside

Features

Eat-in Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down
Flooring: Laminate
Windows: Double Pane Windows
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 780 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front
Garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Stairs

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: front
Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Wood
Pool features: None
Spa features: None
Fencing: Wood
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood

Lot

Size: 5,500 Square Feet
Features: Front Yard, Landscaped

Details

Parcel number: 001123018
Zoning: R3
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Raised
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: San Luis Obispo(380)

Location

Region: San Luis Obispo

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,256/sqft
Tax assessed value: $907,800
Annual tax amount: $9,929
Date on market: 6/30/2025
Cumulative days on market: 82 days
Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, dishwasher, potted jasmine & archways, window coverings, closet curtains.
Exclusions: Potted Lemon Tree
Road surface type: Paved

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/15/2025	Sold	$980,000-3%$1,256/sqft
Source: CRMLS #SC25099907 Report a problem
10/7/2025	Pending sale	$1,010,000$1,295/sqft
Source: CRMLS #SC25099907 Report a problem
9/20/2025	Contingent	$1,010,000$1,295/sqft
Source: CRMLS #SC25099907 Report a problem
9/12/2025	Price change	$1,010,000-1.3%$1,295/sqft
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8/1/2025	Price change	$1,023,000-2.1%$1,312/sqft
Source: CRMLS #SC25099907 Report a problem
6/30/2025	Listed for sale	$1,045,000+17.4%$1,340/sqft
Source: CRMLS #SC25099907 Report a problem
9/1/2023	Sold	$890,000+4.7%$1,141/sqft
Source: CRMLS #PI23148145 Report a problem
8/18/2023	Pending sale	$850,000$1,090/sqft
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8/14/2023	Listed for sale	$850,000+261.7%$1,090/sqft
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3/3/2000	Sold	$235,000$301/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$9,929 +1.7%	$907,800 +2%
2024	$9,758 +159.2%	$890,000 +156.4%
2023	$3,765 +6.7%	$347,146 +2%
2022	$3,528 +1.7%	$340,340 +2%
2021	$3,470 +1.1%	$333,668 +1%
2020	$3,434 +1.1%	$330,247 +2%
2019	$3,397 +2%	$323,773 +2%
2018	$3,329 +2%	$317,425 +2%
2017	$3,262 +2%	$311,201 +2%
2016	$3,196	$305,100 +1.5%
2015	$3,196 +10.7%	$300,518 +2%
2014	$2,888	$294,632 +2.5%
2012	--	$287,551 +2%
2011	--	$281,913 +0.8%
2010	--	$279,807 -0.2%
2009	--	$280,473 +2%
2008	--	$274,974 +2%
2007	--	$269,583 +2%
2006	--	$264,298 +2%
2005	--	$259,117 +2%
2004	--	$254,038 +1.9%
2003	--	$249,383 +2%
2002	--	$244,494 +2%
2001	--	$239,700