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249 Mar Vista Dr, Monterey, CA, 93940

4beds
3baths
2,127sqft
$1,615,000
$759price/sqft
$10,464/moest. monthly cost
$418,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

A rare Monterey retreat—newly repositioned, thoughtfully improved, and surrounded by nature. Set on an oversized, private lot of nearly one-half acre, this distinctive single-level residence offers four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, and approximately 2,127 square feet of warm, versatile living space. A fully permitted addition creates two separate living areas, providing exceptional flexibility for entertaining, working from home, extended household living, or simply enjoying room to spread out. The newly completed sunroom draws in abundant natural light and creates a peaceful place to gather, read, dine, or take in the surrounding landscape. Substantial improvements include a new roof, new sewer line, new sunrooms, new furnace, water heater and whole-house water filtration system, offering meaningful upgrades beneath the beauty of the home. Rich wood flooring and classic terracotta tile add warmth, texture, and timeless California character throughout. Outside, the dual-entry circular driveway offers ease, convenience, and ample access, while the expansive grounds provide privacy and space rarely found this close to the heart of Monterey. Behind the property, a City-owned and maintained forest forms a serene natural backdrop, creating a sense of seclusion, greenery, and quiet. With its generous lot, flexible floor plan, updated systems, inviting sunroom, and remarkable connection to nature, 249 Mar Vista Drive is more than a home—it is a private sanctuary with room to live, gather, and grow on the Monterey Peninsula.

Getting Around

29
WalkingCar-Dependent
26
TransitSome Transit
14
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Monte VistaGrades K-80.6 mi
8/10
Monterey High SchoolGrades 9-121.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Existing
  • Year built: 1960

Materials

  • Construction materials: None

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Dryer,Washer

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Pantry
  • Flooring: Concrete,Laminate,Linoleum,Tile,Vinyl,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: MultiUnits
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,127
  • Total interior livable area: 2,127 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Stone Counters, Tile Counters, Pantry

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 001953001000
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Other equipment: None

Features

  • Levels: One Story
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.46 Acres
  • Features: Other

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Covered,Detached,Drive Through,Workshop in Garage,Other,Guest
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Inland Flooding
Heat Wave

FEMA Declared Disasters in Monterey County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $8,166$97,992
Home Insurance *$284$3,408
Property Taxes $1,558$18,696
Electricity $456$5,473
Total$10,464$125,568
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$358,765/yr
40% on housing$313,920/yr
45% on housing$279,040/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.4%
-0.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$759This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 93940$633
Monterey County$769

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 93940$681
Monterey County$589

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-31Price change$1,615,000
2026-07-18Price change$1,699,000
2026-06-06Price change$1,785,000
2026-05-29Listed for sale$1,850,000
2023-08-09Listing removed$1,459,000
2023-03-08Sold$1,385,635
2023-02-22Pending sale$1,459,000
2023-02-15Listed for sale$1,459,000
2020-02-19Sold$800,000
2020-01-21Pending sale$825,000
2019-11-12Listed for sale$825,000
2013-08-06Sold$621,807
2013-05-14Pending sale$659,000
2013-05-11Listed for sale$659,000
1998-02-12Sold$415,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBrushira Crawford
BrokerageLoans Realty Elite Corporation

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