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Under contract
  • Price cut: $50K (3/16)
    $419,000

    78 Ragsdale Ct, Salinas, CA 93905

    2beds
    480sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1935
    4,497 Square Feet Lot
    $416,500 Zestimate®
    $873/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Spacious backyardFully fenced and privateOne bathroomTwo bedrooms
    Near the end of a small, one-way street in Salinas, this Contractor's Special awaits transformation at the hands of an investor or anyone who loves bringing a vision to life. A single-level home offering two bedrooms and one bathroom, it sits steps from a beloved independent flower shop and just minutes from great bakeries, restaurants, local stores, and a community park. Fragrant citrus trees grow along the fence that encloses the front yard, where there is ample room to cultivate vibrant gardens or create a hardscaped sitting area for relaxed outdoor entertaining. A landscape architect would work wonders here, both in the front yard and in the spacious backyard. Fully fenced and private, it represents a genuine blank canvas -- a chance to mold something beautiful out of compelling raw material. The existing home spans just 480 square feet and sits on 4,497 square feet of land, suggesting potential for future expansion, whether through an addition or an ADU. Inside, a generous living room flows seamlessly into an informal dining area, while a galley kitchen occupies its own space at the rear of the home and looks out onto the yard. This is a wonderful home ready for someone with imagination to write the next chapter of its story.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: 15 hours ago

    Listed by:

    The Ruiz Group 70010112 831-261-6468,

    Keller Williams Realty 619-469-0700

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82035942MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Dining room
      • Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
      Family room
      • Features: NoFamilyRoom
      Heating
      • Wall Furnace
      Cooling
      • None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 480
      • Total interior livable area: 480 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      Lot
      • Size: 4,497 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 004032019000
      • Zoning: SFR
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1935

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: PublicUtilities
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Salinas

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $873/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $162,838
      • Annual tax amount: $2,081
      • Date on market: 2/23/2026
      • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
      • Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
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        Estimated market value

        $416,500

        $396,000 - $437,000

        $2,351/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        4/6/2026Contingent$419,000$873/sqft
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        3/16/2026Price change$419,000-10.7%$873/sqft
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        2/23/2026Listed for sale$469,000$977/sqft
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        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,081 +9.1%$162,838 +2%
        2024$1,906 +3.5%$159,646 +2%
        2023$1,843 +3.9%$156,516 +2%
        2022$1,773 +4.1%$153,448 +2%
        2021$1,704 +2.8%$150,440 +1%
        2020$1,657 +0.7%$148,898 +2%
        2019$1,646 +1.6%$145,980 +2%
        2018$1,621 -0.1%$143,119 +2%
        2017$1,622 0%$140,314 +2%
        2016$1,623 +6.1%$137,564 +1.5%
        2015$1,529 $135,499 +2%
        2014$1,529 $132,846 +2.5%
        2012-- $129,654 +2%
        2011-- $127,113 +0.8%
        2010-- $126,164 -0.2%
        2009-- $126,464 +2%
        2008-- $123,986 +2%
        2007-- $121,556 +2%
        2006-- $119,173 +2%
        2005-- $116,837 +2%
        2004-- $114,547 +1.9%
        2003-- $112,449 +2%
        2002-- $110,246 +2%
        2001$1,132 $108,085 +2%
        2000-- $105,965

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $2,440/mo
        Principal & interest
        $2056
        Property taxes
        $384
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: Hebbron

          Getting around

          86 / 100
          Very Walkable
          35 / 100
          Some Transit
          44 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

          GreatSchools rating
          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • District: SalinasCityElementary

          Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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