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251 La Mesa Dr, Salinas, CA, 93901

3beds
2baths
1,570sqft
$800,000
$510price/sqft
$5,423/moest. monthly cost
$216,920/yrincome needed

About This Home

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.

Getting Around

50
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
26
TransitSome Transit
42
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Washington Middle SchoolGrades 7-81.2 mi
7/10
Salinas High SchoolGrades 9-121.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1961

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Type & Style

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

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Features: DiningArea

Family Room

  • Features: NoFamilyRoom

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central Forced Air Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

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

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 016115003000
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,000 sqft

Parking

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

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Inland Flooding
Drought
Heat Wave

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 $4,045$48,540
Home Insurance *$149$1,788
Property Taxes $831$9,972
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$5,423$65,076
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$185,931/yr
40% on housing$162,690/yr
45% on housing$144,613/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: 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

$510This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 93901$380
Monterey County$769

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 93901$492
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
2026-07-24Price change$800,000
2026-06-23Price change$815,000
2026-05-15Listed for sale$825,000
2020-04-30Sold$580,000
2020-03-18Pending sale$590,000
2020-03-17Price change$590,000
2020-03-10Price change$619,000
2020-03-02Listed for sale$625,000
2009-02-25Listing removed$539,555
2009-01-01Listed for sale$539,555
2008-05-15Listing removed$539,555
2008-02-25Listed for sale$539,555
2002-03-29Sold$356,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentRichard White
BrokerageBailey Properties

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