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listing_id: ML82019604
status: Closed
price: 897000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1884
sqft_lot: 6400
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1975
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "981 Sierra Madre Dr"
city: Salinas
state: CA
zip: 93901
county: "Monterey County"
lat: 36.666261
lng: -121.672212
days_on_market: 237
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "The Ruiz Group"
list_office: "Keller Williams Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 236-7976"
list_agent_license: 70010112
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Monterey County | Salinas | 93901 | 981 Sierra Madre Dr

981 Sierra Madre Dr, Salinas, CA 93901

MLS: ML82019604 | Status: Sold | Price: $897,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,884 6,400 1975

Remarks

Four textured slit windows filter sunlight through amber-colored glass on either side of a white brick, floor-to-ceiling fireplace, saturating the living room of this traditional Mission Park home with a subtle golden glow. Look up to see pools of refracted yellow light against buttery smooth dark wood ceilings, pitched to lend height to this character-rich room. Indeed, the entire home is a fascinating testament to California's classic 1970s suburban design ethos, blending clean mid-century lines with warm, Spanish-inspired details. The front entry door, with its sculpted panels and artisan hardware, makes a bold first impression. Step inside into a reception room with striking gilt ceilings and rustic tile floors that mimic the earthiness of natural stone, then find your way to the heart of the home: a spacious kitchen with wood cabinetry and a pass-through window connecting it to a light-filled living area. Imagine your guests filtering in and out of the adjacent formal dining room or grabbing hors d'oeuvres from the breakfast bar before heading out into the backyard. Fully fenced, it features a pebble patio and manicured grassy spaces. There simply aren't many homes like this left, and this one is looking for a new owner to appreciate its timeless charms and beautiful energy.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82019604
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Gas Burning
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Other
Foundation Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Salinas City Elementary
High School District Salinas Union High
Sewer Shared Septic
Zoning R1

Contact Information

The Ruiz Group
Keller Williams Realty
License #: 01321694,01438380
Phone: (831) 236-7976

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Mission Park Elementary School public K-6 0.19 mi 6
Washington Middle School public 7-8 0.45 mi 5
University Park Elementary School public K-6 0.52 mi 2
Salinas High School public 9-12 0.80 mi 7
Roosevelt Elementary School public K-6 0.89 mi 4
Lincoln Elementary School public K-6 1.22 mi 8
Monterey Park Elementary School public K-6 1.39 mi 3
Laurel Wood Elementary School public K-6 1.78 mi 3
Boronda Meadows Elementary School public K-6 1.82 mi 3
Monterey County Special Education School public K-12 2.01 mi N/A
Carr Lake Community Day School public 7-12 2.01 mi N/A
Mount Toro High School public 9-12 2.01 mi 1
El Puente School public 7-12 2.04 mi 3
Salinas Adult School public UG 2.05 mi N/A
Sherwood Elementary School public K-6 2.09 mi 4
Boronda Elementary public K-6 2.14 mi 6
Salinas City Virtual Academy public K-6 2.37 mi 4
Henry F. Kammann Elementary School public K-6 2.42 mi 2
Graves Elementary School public K-8 2.64 mi 8
El Sausal Middle School public 7-8 2.73 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 The Ruiz Group, (831) 236-7976.