244 Mar Vista Dr, Monterey, CA, 93940
About This Home
At the base of the pines and oaks of Skyline Forest, this triplex sits on a quiet wooded hillside minutes above downtown Monterey. The opportunity is structural: three separate residences (244, 246, and 248) under one roofline, each with its own entrance and character. One unit is warm and traditional, with a stone fireplace and hardwood floors. Another is bright and contemporary, with ample cabinetry and French doors to a private patio where you can bask in the beautiful forested setting. Light-filled bedrooms abound in all three units, and bathrooms are crisp and modern. A long private drive ensures plenty of off-street parking for your guests or tenants, and mature trees, a fenced backyard, and a storage shed complete the outdoor space. The neighborhood is private, yet within easy reach of downtown, the wharf, the hospital, the Naval Postgraduate School and DLI, and the Highway 1 Pebble Beach gate. For an investor, this property offers three income streams on a single parcel. For an owner-occupant, it is a chance to live in one and let the other two work for you. Welcome to a rare foothold on the Monterey Peninsula.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Other,Residential
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Features: Other
Family Room
- Features: Other
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central Forced Air
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,618
- Total interior livable area: 2,618 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 001956020000
- Zoning: R1
- Special condition: Standard
Lot
- Lot size: 0.32 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Parking Area
- 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
- Inland Flooding
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Monterey County and California
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $9,855 | $118,260 |
| Home Insurance * | $343 | $4,116 |
| Property Taxes | $1,918 | $23,016 |
| Electricity | $561 | $6,736 |
| Total | $12,677 | $152,124 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Listed for sale | $1,949,000 |
| 2020-12-11 | Listing removed | $3,000 |
| 2020-12-05 | Listed for rent | $3,000 |
| 2020-01-22 | Sold | $760,000 |
| 2019-12-11 | Pending sale | $799,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | Price change | $799,000 |
| 2019-10-28 | Price change | $825,000 |
| 2019-09-12 | Price change | $849,000 |
| 2019-08-28 | Price change | $865,000 |
| 2019-06-25 | Listed for sale | $895,000 |
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