San Benancio/Harper Canyon/Corral De Tierra/Rim Rock
The San Benancio/Harper Canyon/Corral De Tierra/Rim Rock neighborhood is bordered to the north by the Salinas Monterey Highway and San Benancio Road, and to the southwest by Corral de Tierra Road. The Monterey Coast Ranges run through the majority of the neighborhood, creating a hilly and private landscape for homeowners. Residents of the neighborhood enjoy convenient access to the beautiful Monterey Bay, while residing at a comfortable distance from the coastal fog. Home to the Corral de Tierra Country Club, and situated across from the Laguna Seca Recreation area, the neighborhood provides a variety of recreational activities and entertainment to its residents. With world-class shopping and dining in downtown Monterey just minutes away, the private neighborhood is not an isolated one.
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca brings world class racing to the Monterey Peninsula, and is located just across from the San Benancio/Harper Canyon/Corral De Tierra/Rim Rock neighborhood. Built in 1957, the 11-turn, 2.238 mile road course is a favorite of racers and fans worldwide. Residents of the neighborhood enjoy five world-class race weekends each season, Twilight Cycling for those who want to tackle the difficult raceway on a bicycle, and high performance driving school. Besides the raceway, the Laguna Seca Recreation Area offers serene views of the Salinas Valley and hillsides, a Rifle and Pistol Range, and challenging mountain biking trails.
The Corral de Tierra Country Club, located in the northern part of the neighborhood, is considered a refuge for residents of the area, offering a private, member-owned country club. For over 50 years, the club has provided quality golf, dining, tennis, swimming, fitness, and social activities to its members. Residents who are members enjoy close proximity to family-friendly activities in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.
As of March 3rd, 2015 homes in the San Benancio/Harper Canyon/Corral De Tierra/Rim Rock neighborhood range in price from $4,450,000 for 4 parcels of land, 10 acres each for a total of 40 acres, one parcel showcases a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with 3,547 SqFt of living space, while another parcel features a 2,094 SqFt main house with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an 800 SqFt guest house to $440,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse with 1,403 SqFt of living space. For a detailed analysis of Salinas Monterey Highway real estate, take a look at our monthly Community Market Reports.
In 2014 there were 45 homes that sold in this neighborhood. The most expensive home was a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom private estate showcasing 5,900 SqFt of living space on 2.91 acres, which sold for $2.575 million. The least expensive was a 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home with 1,094 SqFt of living space on 1,831 SqFt of land, which sold for $350,000.
In 2013, there were 53 homes sold in the neighborhood. The most expensive home sold in 2013 was a 5 bed, 7 bath estate with 5,744 SqFt of living space, a guest house, and 23 acres of land, which sold for $2.1 million. The least expensive home sold in 2013 was a 2 bed, 2 bath home with 1,329 SqFt of living space on 11,522 SqFt of land, which sold for $435,000.
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