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listing_id: ML81986310
status: Closed
price: 970000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 3135
sqft_lot: 7100
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1890
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "141 Central Ave"
city: Salinas
state: CA
zip: 93901
county: "Monterey County"
lat: 36.676041
lng: -121.659824
days_on_market: 500
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Michele Altman"
list_office: "Sotheby’s International Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 214-2545"
list_agent_license: 01310623
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Monterey County | Salinas | 93901 | 141 Central Ave

141 Central Ave, Salinas, CA 93901

MLS: ML81986310 | Status: Sold | Price: $970,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 3,135 7,100 1890

Remarks

Located near Oldtown Salinas and the Steinbeck House, this beautifully remodeled Queen Anne Victorian blends historic charm with modern luxury. With approx. 3,135 sq. ft. of living space, the home features high ceilings, restored crown moldings, veneer plaster walls, and tasteful updates throughout. The main floor includes a spacious living room with fireplace, primary bedroom with ensuite bath, a second bedroom and bath, and a laundry room. The chefs kitchen boasts a large island, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, the approx. 1,547 sq. ft. legal ADU offers a kitchenette, laundry area, separate heating, two large bedrooms, a bonus room/office, and a family area ideal for guests or rental income. Additional highlights include abundant storage (basement and attic), a relaxing front porch, fenced back patio, and off-street gravel parking with potential for future development. This exceptional property offers a perfect blend of historic elegance and modern convenience in one of Salinas' most desirable locations. A must-see gem!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81986310
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile
Kitchen Island
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Dining Bar
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Other
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones, Radiant Floors, Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Style Victorian

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Off-Street Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Salinas City Elementary
High School District Salinas Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning CO

Contact Information

Michele Altman
Sotheby’s International Realty
License #: 01310623
Phone: (831) 214-2545

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Roosevelt Elementary School public K-6 0.08 mi 4
Washington Middle School public 7-8 0.56 mi 4
Salinas High School public 9-12 0.60 mi 7
Mission Park Elementary School public K-6 0.83 mi 6
Lincoln Elementary School public K-6 0.90 mi 8
Carr Lake Community Day School public 7-12 1.05 mi N/A
Mount Toro High School public 9-12 1.05 mi 1
Laurel Wood Elementary School public K-6 1.06 mi 3
El Puente School public 7-12 1.07 mi 3
Salinas Adult School public UG 1.08 mi N/A
University Park Elementary School public K-6 1.13 mi 1
Boronda Meadows Elementary School public K-6 1.27 mi 3
Sherwood Elementary School public K-6 1.40 mi 4
Monterey Park Elementary School public K-6 1.47 mi 3
Salinas City Virtual Academy public K-6 1.58 mi 4
Henry F. Kammann Elementary School public K-6 1.63 mi 2
Boronda Elementary public K-6 1.68 mi 6
El Gabilan Elementary School public K-6 1.92 mi 3
Monterey County Special Education School public K-12 1.92 mi N/A
El Sausal Middle School public 7-8 2.00 mi 5

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Michele Altman, (831) 214-2545.