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listing_id: ML81978387
status: Closed
price: 800000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 1936
sqft_lot: 11831
lot_acres: 0.271
year_built: 1974
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "20090 Portola Dr"
city: Salinas
state: CA
zip: 93908
county: "Monterey County"
lat: 36.613592
lng: -121.690622
days_on_market: 437
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Iris Alessandro"
list_office: "Steinbeck Real Estate, Inc."
list_agent_phone: "(707) 294-5120"
list_agent_license: 01426603
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-29
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Monterey County | Salinas | 93908 | 20090 Portola Dr

20090 Portola Dr, Salinas, CA 93908

MLS: ML81978387 | Status: Sold | Price: $800,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
2 2 /1 1,936 0.271 1974

Remarks

Value Opportunity in Desirable Serra Village! Welcome to 20090 Portola Drive a rare value-priced home on a large, view-filled lot in one of the most desirable neighborhoods off scenic Highway 68. Tucked into the heart of Serra Village, this property offers breathtaking vistas of Toro Park and the San Benancio Mountains to the north, and Fort Ord National Monument to the south a haven for hiking, biking, and enjoying the best of Central Coast living. Built in 1974 by Harrod Homes and once featured in Sunset Magazine, this home reflects timeless quality and solid construction. The bright, airy kitchen includes a charming dining nook with wide-open views and opens to a generous patio perfect for entertaining or soaking in the scenery. Set on an oversized lot, this home is ready for your vision. With room to remodel, expand, or create a dream outdoor space, the possibilities are endless. Priced below neighboring homes to reflect its need for updates, this is your chance to build equity in a prime location. Whether you're an investor or a buyer ready to personalize your dream home, opportunity is knocking.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81978387
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Tub
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Gas Burning, Living Room, Wood Burning
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Tile
Foundation Slab
Style Spanish

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Spreckels Union Elementary
High School District Salinas Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R-1

Contact Information

Iris Alessandro
Steinbeck Real Estate, Inc.
License #: 01426603
Phone: (707) 294-5120

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Toro Park Elementary School public K-3 1.48 mi 9
Buena Vista Middle School public 6-8 2.44 mi 8
Spreckels Elementary School public K-5 2.70 mi 4
San Benancio Middle School public 6-8 2.87 mi 7
Toro Preschool public UG 2.87 mi N/A
Monterey Park Elementary School public K-6 3.68 mi 3
Mission Park Elementary School public K-6 3.84 mi 6
Monterey County Special Education School public K-12 3.94 mi N/A
University Park Elementary School public K-6 4.03 mi 1
Washington Middle School public 7-8 4.08 mi 4
Salinas High School public 9-12 4.14 mi 7
Lincoln Elementary School public K-6 4.23 mi 8
Roosevelt Elementary School public K-6 4.58 mi 4

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 29, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Iris Alessandro, (707) 294-5120.