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400 Sonoma Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955

1beds
1baths
686sqft
$569,000
$829price/sqft
$3,906/moest. monthly cost
$156,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

Simple. Inviting. Full of possibility. Set on a generous lot just moments from the beach, scenic recreation trail, vibrant dining, boutique shopping & effortless access to Hwy. 1, this property offers a rare opportunity to create immediate value in a premier coastal setting. For the buyer with vision, this home presents a straightforward canvas awaiting thoughtful updates, expansion or enhancement to truly maximize its potential. Envision mornings filled with ocean air, afternoons along the bike path & evenings enjoying nearby restaurants, all just minutes from your doorstep. The expansive lot invites imagination, whether you choose to refine, redesign or reimagine the existing footprint while building long term equity in a highly desirable corridor. Whether your goals include a charming seaside retreat, a refreshed coastal bungalow or a strategic investment, the opportunity here is both clear & compelling. Seller improvements provide a strong foundation, including a new free standing heater, upgraded electrical panel, new roof, fresh exterior paint & a new front fence. Properties offering this level of simplicity, scale & upside in such a prime location are increasingly rare. Bring your creativity & unlock its full potential.

Getting Around

82
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
91
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

4/10
Seaside Middle SchoolGrades 7-82.3 mi
6/10
Seaside High SchoolGrades 9-121.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1940

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab,Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom

Family Room

  • Features: NoFamilyRoom

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 686
  • Total interior livable area: 686 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 011341006000
  • Zoning: SFR
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,900 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: No Garage,Off Street,On Street

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

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Inland Flooding

FEMA Declared Disasters in Monterey 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 $2,877$34,524
Home Insurance *$85$1,020
Property Taxes $546$6,552
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$3,906$46,872
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$133,920/yr
40% on housing$117,180/yr
45% on housing$104,160/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

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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: 7.9%
7.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.4%
-0.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$829This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 93955$478
Monterey County$769

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 93955$727
Monterey County$589

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
2026-03-17Price change$584,000
2026-02-19Price change$599,000
2026-02-11Listed for sale$610,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKimberly Stuhler
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty

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