For Sale133d on marketHistoric · 91 yrs
612 Central Ave
Salinas, CA, 93901 • Homestead • Monterey County
$849,000
$676/sqft
-$50,000 since Apr 6, 2026
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
2Baths
1,256Sqft
0.15 acLot
1935Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1935 · 91 years of history
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Listed 133 days ago · 769 views · 15 saves
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Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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133 days on market
Established listing
$676/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Multi Family · Built 1935 · Historic
Great opportunity to own this duplex in South Salinas. 2 units: Front unit is a 2 bedroom 1 bath house, second unit located in the rear and is a spacious studio apartment with 1 bath. Studio has its own private entrance and fenced rear yard area. Separate electric meters. Each unit has their own washer & dryer machines. New TPO roof, exterior painting, & vinyl windows installed in September 2023. Possibility to build additional ADU unit in back. Close to Hartnell Community College, shopping, schools, grocery, banks, Salinas Valley Health Medical Center, Salinas City Center- Downtown, hwy 183, hwy 101, and hwy 68. Front unit will be vacant at close of escrow.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fenced rear yard area, new tpo roof, and exterior painting as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,246/month
Principal & Interest$4,114
Property Tax$849
Insurance$283
Down payment20% ($169,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.10% rate · 30yr fixed · $679,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeDuplex, Residential Income
Year Built1935
HeatingWall Furnace
CoolingNone
Parking1 Carport space
Days on Zillow133 Days
Price/sqft$676
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeDuplex, Residential Income
Year built1935
Stories1
Systems
HeatingWall Furnace
CoolingNone
RoofOther
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNo Garage, On Street
Lot6,500 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodHomestead
ZoningR-M-2.9
Annual tax$621
Parcel002112011000
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Washer/Dryer
Heating
Wall Furnace
Cooling
None
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
No Garage
On Street
Lot Features
Level
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market133
Est. value$826,200
Est. rent$2,636/mo
Tax rate1.10%
Price/sqft$676
On marketNov 25, 2025
PostedNov 25, 2025
Last sold$3,000,000
MLS updatedApr 6, 2026
Tour days9
Views769
Favorites15
How are the schools in Salinas?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Salinas, CA, 93901
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 6, 2026Price Change$849,000$676MLSListings Inc
Nov 25, 2025Listed For Sale$899,000$716MLSListings Inc
May 19, 2016Listing Removed$985$1Bay Property Management Inc.
Aug 12, 2015Listing Removed$1,450$1Bay Property Management Inc.
Aug 6, 2015Listed For Rent$1,450$1Bay Property Management Inc.
May 13, 2015Listing Removed$925$1Bay Property Management Inc.
Apr 4, 2015Listed For Rent$925$1Bay Property Management Inc.
Mar 8, 2013Listing Removed$1,300$1Bay Property Management
Nov 8, 2012Listed For Rent$1,300$1Bay Property Management Inc.
Aug 30, 2012Listing Removed$1,300$1Bay Property Management Inc.
Jul 20, 2012Listed For Rent$1,300$1RentalHunt.com
Aug 29, 1997Sold$3,000,000$2,389Public Record
Price Change$849,000
Apr 6, 2026•$676/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$899,000
Nov 25, 2025•$716/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listing Removed$985
May 19, 2016•$1/sqft•Bay Property Management Inc.
Listing Removed$1,450
Aug 12, 2015•$1/sqft•Bay Property Management Inc.
Listed For Rent$1,450
Aug 6, 2015•$1/sqft•Bay Property Management Inc.
Listing Removed$925
May 13, 2015•$1/sqft•Bay Property Management Inc.
Listed For Rent$925
Apr 4, 2015•$1/sqft•Bay Property Management Inc.
Listing Removed$1,300
Mar 8, 2013•$1/sqft•Bay Property Management
Listed For Rent$1,300
Nov 8, 2012•$1/sqft•Bay Property Management Inc.
Listing Removed$1,300
Aug 30, 2012•$1/sqft•Bay Property Management Inc.
Listed For Rent$1,300
Jul 20, 2012•$1/sqft•RentalHunt.com
Sold$3,000,000
Aug 29, 1997•$2,389/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$621$45,062
Apr 8, 2024$573$44,179
Apr 8, 2023$554$43,314
Apr 8, 2022$532$42,466
Apr 8, 2021$512$41,634
Apr 8, 2020$499$41,208
Apr 8, 2019$493$40,401
Apr 8, 2018$484$39,610
Apr 8, 2017$485$38,835
Apr 8, 2016$485$38,074
Apr 8, 2015$460$37,503
Apr 8, 2014$460$36,769
Apr 8, 2012—$35,887
Apr 8, 2011—$35,185
Apr 8, 2010—$34,923
Apr 8, 2009—$35,007
Apr 8, 2008—$34,322
Apr 8, 2007—$33,650
Apr 8, 2006—$32,992
Apr 8, 2005—$32,346
Apr 8, 2004—$31,713
Apr 8, 2003—$31,133
Apr 8, 2002—$30,523
Apr 8, 2001$364$29,925
Apr 8, 2000—$29,338
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Salinas, CA • Monterey County
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Nearby zip codes
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