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256 Via San Blas, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

3beds
3baths
1,565sqft
$739,900
$473price/sqft
$4,920/moest. monthly cost
$196,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Walk in and fall in love, this is the lowest price 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home in SLO. Plus has a bedroom and bath downstairs with separate entry. Beautiful 2 story end unit Townhome. In the very popular Margarita Villas planned urban community. All newer laminate flooring downstairs (6 months new). Shows light and bright with vaulted ceilings. ALL NEW KITCHEN APPLIANCES. Has separate dining area and breakfast bar. Kitchen has newer upgraded lighting. (no fluorescent) Has 1 bedroom downstairs and 1/2 bath with direct access to backyard with fabulous additional street parking. (No overnight parking in driveways) This makes it so convenient. Wood burning fireplace in living room. X-large primary bedroom with walk in closest, dual sinks and located in private area of home. 2 car garage with direct access to your home. Nestled within a beautiful neighborhood, with lots of trees and walkways. HOA includes community pool, spa. Great area for walking your pets. Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, close to everything, downtown, transit transportation, Cal Poly. Only 1 common wall. Same floor plan just sold for $780,000 and a 2 bedroom with same location smaller sq feet sold for $779,900.

Getting Around

56
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
25
TransitSome Transit
82
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

6/10
9/10
Laguna Middle SchoolGrades 7-81.8 mi
10/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1988

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Oven,Gas Range,Gas Water Heater,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage

Bathroom

  • Features: Separate Shower,Tub Shower

Bedroom

  • Features: Bedroom on Main Level

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Breakfast Bar,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Track Lighting,Unfurnished,Bedroom on Main Level,Primary Suite,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window features: Blinds
  • Flooring: Carpet,Laminate
  • Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,565 sqft

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Primary Suite

Other

  • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 053185007
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry location: side of home
  • Pool features: Community,Association
  • Fencing: Wood

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,133 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Direct Access,Garage Faces Front,Garage,Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Earthquake
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in San Luis Obispo County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,741$44,892
Home Insurance *$96$1,152
Property Taxes $685$8,220
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$4,920$59,040
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$168,685/yr
40% on housing$147,600/yr
45% on housing$131,200/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.1%
-0.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$473This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 93401$860
San Luis Obispo County$560

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 93401$660
San Luis Obispo County$522

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-14Listed for sale$699,900
2025-10-16Listing removed$3,600
2025-10-08Listed for rent$3,600
2023-10-05Listing removed--
2023-09-21Listed for rent$3,300
2023-09-04Listing removed--
2023-07-14Listed for rent$3,300
2016-06-22Sold$469,500
2016-05-20Pending sale$482,000
2016-05-03Price change$482,000
2016-04-16Price change$489,000
2016-03-19Listed for sale$492,900
2016-03-18Pending sale$492,900
2016-03-18Listed for sale$492,900
2006-02-24Sold$520,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDiann Davisson
BrokerageSail Properties Central Coast

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