Single-story exterior with dark green siding, white-framed windows, brick chimney, and an attached garage with a red door
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249 Mar Vista DR, Monterey, CA 93940

$1.55M4bd · 3ba · 2,127 sqft
Lot 20,037 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•136d on market•MLS# 00-41136473

Property Description

Seller Motivated and ready to make concessions: A rare Monterey retreat—coastal living while being 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. With in indoor outdoor layout and design it feels like 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. 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.

Features & Amenities

FeeBuilt 1960

Property Details

Subdivision
Other
Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1960
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Heating
Pellet Stove
Flooring
Vinyl, Concrete, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Roof
Stone, Tar/Gravel
City
Monterey
Zip Code
93940
County
Monterey
Listed byUnknown Office, Brushira Crawford

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$7,832.59
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$1,239,200
Total Interest
$1,580,531
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$2,819,731
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

Comparative Market Analysis

Luxury Tier · 4 active · 0 closed

249 Mar Vista DR, Monterey, CA 93940

Other · Monterey · Single Family Residence

$1.55M
Luxury Tier
Beds
4
Baths
3
Sqft
2,127
Lot
20,037 sqft
Year
1960
$/Sqft
$728
Pool: No✓

Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.

Price Position

Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.

Price advantage
Subject listed at $1.55M· $728/sqft
Total list price
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active median $2.00M
−$446K (−22.4%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $1,532
−$804 (−52.5%)

Active Properties (4)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
1 Greenwood WayMonterey1980432,62513,939$646$1.70M11070
913 Monterey CirMonterey1949231,8836,800$836$1.57M2460
0 Casanova 9nw Of Ocean AVE2025332,4194,220$3,700$8.95M19255
25580 Chiquito Pl1988442,11444,431$944$2.00M16553
Total: 4 · Average3.33.32,260.2517,347.5$1,531.5$3.55M122.75
Median2,419$2.00M

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

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Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.