
Salinas, California 93908
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.
Property is move-in ready.
The property was built in 1982 but shows signs of a well-maintained mid-aged renovation (likely 10-15 years old) in the kitchen and bathrooms, featuring granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. It is in move-in ready condition with modern system upgrades, including Tesla backup batteries added in 2023.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 154202, living area = 3754.
The property features a highly flexible layout including two primary suites in the main house and a substantial 881 sqft separate guest house, perfect for multi-generational living or hosting.
The 2023 addition of two Tesla backup batteries provides modern energy reliability and efficiency, a significant value-add for a home of this scale.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 3754, other record living area = 1798.
With 159 days on the market and multiple significant price reductions from the original $1.779M listing, the property may face challenges with buyer perception regarding its market value.
Built in 1982, the large 3,754 sqft main residence may require substantial capital investment to modernize finishes and systems to meet current luxury buyer expectations.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 3,754 | 1,582.189 |
| Lot Size | 154,202 | 6,844.911 |
| Price | $1.55M | $805.1K |
| Price per sq ft | $413 | $518 |
| Built year | 1982 | 1974 |
| HOA | $780.0 | $210 |
| Days on market | 184 | 45 |
Sep 22, 2026
$1,549,000
$1,679,000
-8% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Jun 12, 2026
$1,679,000
$1,779,000
-6% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Apr 23, 2026
$1,779,000
Initial Listing
Jul 18, 2022
$1,800,000
Public Record