
Salinas, California 93901
Analysis of 1 Santa Lucia Avenue, Salinas, California 93901 is currently available with a list price of $2,098,000. The property maintains a Excellent Condition Rating (95/100), indicating excellent structural integrity and modern finishes throughout. This turnkey property requires minimal updates and is ready for immediate occupancy. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Salinas Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
This 1930 Spanish Eclectic home has been fully and extensively remodeled, featuring a high-end chef's kitchen with Quartzite and soapstone, beautifully updated bathrooms, and newer roofing. The property seamlessly integrates modern luxury systems and finishes with preserved historic craftsmanship, showing no signs of deferred maintenance.
This 1930 Spanish Eclectic 'Style Setter Home' seamlessly blends historic craftsmanship like wood-beamed ceilings and stained glass with a high-end chef's kitchen featuring Quartzite and soapstone finishes.
The property includes a fully permitted 700 sq ft guest house with a full kitchen, living room, and fireplace, offering excellent flexibility for rental income or extended family accommodations.
Multiple French doors lead to a landscaped veranda, enclosed courtyard, and private plunge pool, while each upstairs bedroom features its own balcony, maximizing the California lifestyle.
The age of the structure combined with specialized features like the gabled tile roof, stucco exterior, and private pool necessitates higher-than-average ongoing maintenance and preservation costs.
Positioned at a premium price point for the Salinas area, the property may face a more limited pool of qualified buyers compared to more standard residential offerings in the region.
Built in 1930 by Maple Parks developer as the Style Setter Home for Salinas finest neighborhood, Combined living area totals (4698 Sq Ft) this 5 bed, 3 bath Main house (3,998 Sq Ft) Spanish Eclectic is a true architectural gem. Fully remodeled, the home now features a chef's kitchen with Quartzite island, soapstone counters, and custom Tabarca tile backsplash. All bathrooms have been beautifully updated. Historic charm remains with stucco exterior, newer gabled tile roofs, solid oak floors, wood-beamed ceilings, and classic Mission tile, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. The main floor includes spacious living, dining, and entertainment rooms, all opening via French doors to the landscaped veranda, enclosed courtyard, and plunge pool. A solarium, office/library, ground floor bedroom and breakfast nook now featuring a built-in coffee bar with extra storage complete the layout. A broad stairway winds past stained glass windows to bedrooms, each with its own balcony. Also included: a fully permitted (700 Sq Ft) guest house unit with 1 bedroom updated bathroom with a full kitchen living room with fireplace. Combined living area totals (4698 Sq Ft) perfect for multigenerational living or rental income.
No exterior & parking available.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 6.0 | 3.0 | 97% |
| Baths | 4.0 | 2.0 | 92% |
| Square foot | 3,998 | 1,612 | 97% |
| Lot Size | 14,000 | 6,500 | 97% |
| Price | $2.10M | $810.0K | 97% |
| Price per sq ft | $525 | $509 | 61% |
| Built year | 1930 | 1962 | 8% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 312 | 154 | 95% |
Mar 10, 2026
$2,098,000
Initial Listing
Jun 14, 2025
$2,128,000
Initial Listing
Oct 14, 2019
$986,000
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