25983 High Terrace Ln, Salinas, CA, 93908
About This Home
Discover a life of quiet beauty in this large, versatile property where Steinbeck's legacy is your backyard. The main house of 3754 feet approx. features a thoughtful layout with two primary suites with one on the main level, offering ultimate flexibility. A separate guest house of 881 feet approx. with a full bath provides the perfect setup for parents, teenagers, or visiting friends. You will love the "canyon of sunshine," where the fog clears to reveal golden views through expansive windows and 3 fireplaces to enhance your living. Whether you are hosting dinner in the formal dining room or planning your dream garden and putting green, there is room here for every hobby to flourish. 2023 saw the addition of 2 Tesla backup batteries for modern efficiency.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1982
Materials
- Foundation: Combination,Slab,Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Concrete
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Dishwasher,Exhaust Fan,Freezer,Disposal,Range Hood,Microwave,Electric Oven,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer,Water Softener
- Laundry features: In Utility Room
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, Skylight, SolidSurface, StallShower, Tile, FullonGroundFloor, PrimaryOversizedTub
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: BreakfastNook, DiningArea, DiningBar, FormalDiningRoom, Skylights
Family Room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Features
- High Ceilings,One Or More Skylights,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Stone,Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Other
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Central Forced Air,Fireplace(s),Propane,Wood Stove
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,754
- Total interior livable area: 3,754 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan, IslandwithSink, Pantry, Skylights
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 416311024000
- Zoning: RR-1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard,Drought Tolerant Plants
Lot
- Lot size: 3.54 Acres
- Features: Hillside
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Enclosed,Guest,Oversized
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Wildfire
- Drought
- Earthquake
- Landslide
- 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 | $8,489 | $101,868 |
| Home Insurance * | $413 | $4,956 |
| Property Taxes | $1,437 | $17,244 |
| Electricity | $804 | $9,659 |
| Total | $11,143 | $133,716 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Listed for sale | $1,779,000 |
| 2022-07-18 | Sold | $1,800,000 |
| 2022-06-18 | Contingent | $1,950,000 |
| 2022-05-24 | Price change | $1,950,000 |
| 2022-05-11 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000 |
| 2018-11-02 | Listing removed | $1,475,000 |
| 2018-10-08 | Price change | $1,475,000 |
| 2018-06-13 | Listed for sale | $1,498,000 |
| 2018-01-25 | Listing removed | $1,575,000 |
| 2017-11-22 | Price change | $1,575,000 |
| 2017-10-10 | Price change | $1,687,500 |
| 2017-08-02 | Listed for sale | $1,777,000 |
| 1995-05-19 | Sold | $42,326 |
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