251 La Mesa Dr, Salinas, CA, 93901
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
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
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
- Inland Flooding
- Drought
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Monterey County and California
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,045 | $48,540 |
| Home Insurance * | $149 | $1,788 |
| Property Taxes | $831 | $9,972 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $5,423 | $65,076 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Price change | $800,000 |
| 2026-06-23 | Price change | $815,000 |
| 2026-05-15 | Listed for sale | $825,000 |
| 2020-04-30 | Sold | $580,000 |
| 2020-03-18 | Pending sale | $590,000 |
| 2020-03-17 | Price change | $590,000 |
| 2020-03-10 | Price change | $619,000 |
| 2020-03-02 | Listed for sale | $625,000 |
| 2009-02-25 | Listing removed | $539,555 |
| 2009-01-01 | Listed for sale | $539,555 |
| 2008-05-15 | Listing removed | $539,555 |
| 2008-02-25 | Listed for sale | $539,555 |
| 2002-03-29 | Sold | $356,000 |
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