517 E Central Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454
OFF MARKET

517 E Central Ave
Santa Maria, CA 93454

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 782 sqft

$540,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,264/mo*
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$540,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,264/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
782 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1941
Living Area
782 sqft
Price/Sqft
$692

About this House

2.0 Bed(s) 1.0 Bath(s)
517 E Central Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 782 sqft single-family home built in 1941. It last sold for $158,000 on Dec 10, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $540,900, with a rent estimate of $2,872/month.

Home Details for 517 E Central Ave

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941Year Updated: 1941
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price History for 517 E Central Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/10/2012$158,000Sold
N/A
08/17/2009$140,000Sold
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07/18/2009$120,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/06/2009$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/28/2009$150,000Sold
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11/22/2006$350,000Sold
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10/12/2000$118,500Sold
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Market trends in Santa Maria

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$670K
$13.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$411
$7MoM
Available listings
197
15MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,088
Assessment$180,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 517 E Central Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
405 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$520,000
12/26/25
2
1
1,040
506 S Hart Dr, Santa Maria, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$536,000
08/15/25
2
1
1,025
621 E Mill St, Santa Maria, CA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$193,181
06/24/26
3
1
1,058
508 E El Camino St, Santa Maria, CA
0.70
Single-Family Home
$495,000
09/18/25
2
1
945
300 E Park Ave, Santa Maria, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$629,000
12/24/25
2
1.5
1,174
203 S College Dr, Santa Maria, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$500,000
09/26/25
2
2
1,273
115 E Park Ave, Santa Maria, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$600,000
04/08/26
2
2
1,054
801 S Miller St, Santa Maria, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$668,000
08/01/25
2
2
1,668
201 S Ranch St, Santa Maria, CA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$560,000
04/14/26
3
1
1,172
607 W Church St, Santa Maria, CA
0.84
Single-Family Home
$455,000
09/09/25
2
1
864

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Santa Maria

At least 536 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say parking is easy

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 32 % Say there are community events

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Trulia User
    "I was born and raised in Santa Maria. I’ve lived in a bunch of different places and I have never dealt with any issues with traffic or gangs or violence and I’m a single mother with a child "
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    "I’ve lived here my whole life expect leaving to Santa Barbara in college and a few years after! Santa Maria is a lovely town that’s isn’t over populated or have too much crime! Our sheriff and police force rock and take care of us! I really feel safe here "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love all animals and people and gatherings and holidays and weekends and vacations and retirement "
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  • Stacey Mcfarland
    "We are have been here nearly 5 years. Our townhouse faces the ups depot which is not ideal, but I reckon every place has problems. "
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  • Rf696smrgb
    "Very high rental rates and inadequate housing to meet demands. Too little parking for the amount of vehicles, street are overloaded. Shopping very limited. Traffic is getting pretty heavy for a basically bedroom type of community. High gas prices. High schools over crowded. What is good? The weather! Everyone is here for the weather! AC not needed and very little heat needed in mild winter. "
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  • Shawnalbrown8
    "Undeveloped field behind churches on foster for walking and playing. Lots of local trails and dog parks. "
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  • Whusselstein
    "We’re on the good side of town which is located in Orcutt. We are in the unincorporated area of Santa Maria. Santa Maria is not a desirable place to live. It has lots of crime. "
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  • Maria S.
    "There’s a lot of dog walkers do theirs dogs around all the time. It’s good for friendly dogs that’s for sure."
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  • Casselco
    "I have lived here over 10 yrs and neighbors are friendly. It’s a very nice senior mobile park good to walk in and visit in .i feel pretty well protected even without gates, "
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  • Trulia User
    "not to many walking their dogs. dogs are mainly kept in homes back yards or taken to a bueatiful dog park"
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  • Sherrymccraw7
    "Single car drive to commute in this area. Bus to nearby area with not too far to walk. Most people drive their own car. "
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  • Barbara C.
    "The traffic drives fast through the neighborhood. Everyone parks in front of your houses due to limited parking. "
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  • Dan N.
    "Dor those considering a move to the area, it is recommended to stay south of Main St. N part of town is a bit rough."
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  • John K.
    "Great high school -elks lodge-great parks. Car shows -Mountain View’s -close to freeway good Mexican restaurants near by"
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  • Heidi P.
    "Lots of sidewalk to walk with your dogs. Just as long as everyone is fair and cleans up after their dog its ok. People are pretty family oriented to around this area"
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  • Chadkosakowski
    "Nice neighborhood to live in. The weather is nice all year long. Street side parking is difficult to maneuver. Shopping is easily accessible. Beaches in all directions. There is an abundance of illegal aliens as this is a Sanctuary City. Access to healthcare is easy. Christmas parade and classic car shows are nice."
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  • John K.
    "In our Senior Mobile Home Park you cannot walk your dog. Only 2 pets allowed. Cannot allow ur dog to run loose. "
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  • Casselco
    "I live in mobile park and yes there are events for those inclined to go. Everyone is friendly it’s a nice place to live an a nice town and the weather is very nice few need air conditioners"
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  • Edgar G.
    "Lots of parks of to keep the children busy. Good food places to take kids to and still have a good meal for adults "
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  • Vinnycruz1990
    "I’m right off the free way it nice fir me but the town isn’t big enough for more then one freeway most of everything is close enough."
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  • Gil S.
    "IT is a Really nice neighborhood and quiet my son is really happy with his new school and most of all me and my family feel safe. "
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  • Alana J.
    "I have lived here for almost 12 years now and I am very fond of this city. I have made very good life long friends here and my children are all very safe to grow up in this neighborhood as well. "
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  • Brwez11
    "Living in an HOA can have its challenges. Parking is terrible but overall the area is nice, quiet and well kept. "
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  • Monica G.
    "Small community with beautiful weather, wineries very close by and the Old Town has many options for eating and entertainment for adults."
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  • Rita H.
    "Some areas are good wish ,they allow pets, No worse then kids or better,&have more $1Stores &grocery stores to shop at. But do love the Library"
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  • Lisa D.
    "Live in Orcutt, it’s a quiet neighborhood with a park across the street. Patterson road school is at walking distance."
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  • Vlverne N.
    "The neighborhood is normally nice, quiet and peaceful. Neighbors keep to themselves. We will help each out but we don’t hang out side , or laugh and joke with each other regularly. This is a working class neighborhood. We all have somewhere to be at anytime of the day. We keep an eye out for strangers and speak out if someone looks suspicious. Most neighbors keep their yards respectable...a few or undeterred"
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  • Unspecified
    "Families have lived here for generations they respect each other and offer helping hands to each other"
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  • Thawsoutside
    "There is public transport available nearby and most local workplaces are close without any major traffic issues. Even the commute to neighboring towns is not bad. I live a few blocks from my workplace, near many excellent schools in the Orcutt community next to Santa Maria."
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  • Unspecified
    "Our dogs do not like a lot of ppl so they bark at every one but they are also our non electronic alarms lol"
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  • Vlverne N.
    "There are two city bus routes within three short blocks of this area. I am not sure which direction/routes the buses take. "
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  • Resendez
    "We have a neighborhood watch with monthly meetings. We make sure we know everyone and rotate everyone"
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  • Mamaupin
    "Close to public transportation, gyms. Close to high school, jr high, elementary school and private schools. "
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  • Doris L.
    "easy access to freeway. city street traffic usually flows well. usually if there seems to be a lot of traffic just wait and an easy opening will come."
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  • Vanessa B. B.
    "To get anywhere in town I need about 15 minutes. For work, I often drive about 30 minutes. Traffic isn’t bad but getting to freeway there are a lot of red lights "
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  • Mceacheron
    "Everything is quaint and lovely. I love the neighbors the neighbors love me I go to the dog park on a regular basis "
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  • Chriahousken
    "Weather is nice people are pushy. Schools suck, food sucks, everything is old or they don’t have it...weather is nice lol..."
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  • Ruby r.
    "Honestly we don’t go to any events. Everyone minds their own business. We do fight for parking spaces and probably once go to our neighbors."
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  • Cottondogproducts
    "We have most shops and restaurants on Friday have discounts and specials. Always concerts in the park or one of our many prestigious wineries. "
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