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  • $469,000

    78 Ragsdale Ct, Salinas, CA 93905

    2beds
    480sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1935
    4,497 Square Feet Lot
    $462,300 Zestimate®
    $977/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: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: February 23, 2026 at 07:54am

    Listed by:

    The Ruiz Group 70010112 831-261-6468,

    Keller Williams Realty 619-469-0700

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82035942MLS Logo

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    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: $977/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

    $462,300

    $439,000 - $485,000

    $2,229/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    2/23/2026Listed for sale$469,000$977/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82035942 Report a problem

    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
    $2,621/mo
    Principal & interest
    $2191
    Property taxes
    $430

      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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