20090 Portola Dr

Salinas, CA 93908

$889,000
Price
2
Beds
1,936 Sq. Ft.
$459 / Sq. Ft.
1,936
Sq. Ft.
$459
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.

Property Details for 20090 Portola Drive

MLS City Name
SALINAS
Building Type
Detached
Style
Spanish
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
-2
View
Hills, Mountains
Cross Street
Berra Way
LISTING UPDATED: 07/07/2025 02:01 PM

Property Details for 20090 Portola Drive

StatusContingent
MLS #ML81978387
Days on Compass180
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1974
Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,831 SF
CountyMonterey County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Steinbeck Real Estate, Inc., Iris Alessandro, DRE #01426603
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Building Information for 20090 Portola Drive

Stories1Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,831 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,804 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,658

Property Taxes

$146

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20090 Portola Drive

Features
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Room Information
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Tub
  • Bedrooms: 2.0
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar
  • Communications: Cable TV
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Burning, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Living SqFt: 1936
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: 0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Toro Park, Serra Village, Creekside
  • Roof: Tile
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 20090
  • Street Name: Portola
  • Street Suffix: Drive
  • Area ID: 77
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 1936
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 50
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Zoning Detail: R-1
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: From Highway 68, Take the Portola Drive exit. At the stop sign, turn right. Property will be on your left at the corner of Portola Drive
  • Parcel Number: 161-332-010-000
  • County Name: Monterey
  • City Name: SALINAS
  • City Postal ID: 5389
  • Postal Code: 93908
  • Elementary School District: 448
  • Middle School Text: Buena Vista Middle
  • High School District Text: Salinas Union High
  • High School Text: Salinas Union High
Lot Information
  • Current Rent: $0
  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .27
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property History for 20090 Portola Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML81978387

Jul 6, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML81978387

Jun 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81978387

$889,000
Jun 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81978387

$889,000
Jun 4, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML81978387

Jun 4, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML81978387

May 27, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81978387

$889,000
May 27, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81978387

$949,000
May 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81978387

$889,000
May 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81978387

$889,000
May 16, 2025

Expired

EBRD #ML81978387

May 15, 2025

Expired

MLSListings #ML81978387

$949,000
Mar 24, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #ML81978387

Mar 24, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #ML81978387

$949,000
Mar 10, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81978387

$949,000
Jan 10, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81978387

$979,000
Jan 10, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81978387

$979,000
Nov 10, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81978387

$999,000
Nov 10, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81978387

$999,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML81978387

07/06/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML81978387

06/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81978387

$889,000
06/12/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81978387

$889,000
06/04/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML81978387

06/04/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML81978387

05/27/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81978387

$889,000
05/27/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81978387

$949,000
05/27/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81978387

$889,000
05/27/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81978387

$889,000
05/16/2025

Expired

EBRD #ML81978387

05/15/2025

Expired

MLSListings #ML81978387

$949,000
03/24/2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #ML81978387

03/24/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #ML81978387

$949,000
03/10/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81978387

$949,000
01/10/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81978387

$979,000
01/10/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81978387

$979,000
11/10/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81978387

$999,000
11/10/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81978387

$999,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20090 Portola Drive

Taxable ValueLand$37,038Additions$110,583Total$147,621
Tax Record2024$1,751 ($146 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,936 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,830 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974CountyMONTEREYAPN161-332-010-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20090 Portola Drive

This home is within Spreckels Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Spreckels Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Buena Vista Middle School
Public6 to 8

Salinas High School
Public9 to 12

Carr Lake Community Day School
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Steinbeck Real Estate, Inc., Iris Alessandro, DRE #01426603

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