
Monterey, California 93940
This Expansive Forested Sanctuary in Monterey’s Alta Mesa neighborhood is listed at $2,559,000, positioned near its $2,236,604 Fair Market Value when accounting for the massive 29,000+ sqft lot. The property maintains a Move-in Ready Condition Rating following significant upgrades, including bamboo flooring, a new two-car garage, and a tankless water heater. Boasting a serene forested greenbelt view and proximity to Monterey High School, the home offers a rare blend of privacy and coastal access. It is an ideal match for growing families or Owner-Occupants seeking a turnkey lifestyle.
Property is move-in ready.
The property is move-in ready and has benefited from several recent upgrades, including new bamboo flooring throughout, fresh interior and exterior paint, a new driveway, and a new two-car garage. Major systems have been modernized with a tankless water heater and water filtration system. While the kitchen and some architectural elements reflect an older style (such as the tile countertops), the home is well-maintained with no immediate repairs required.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 29185, living area = 3092.
Situated on over 29,000 sqft, this rounded corner lot offers a rare level of privacy and a serene forest environment featuring mature redwoods, oaks, and pines.
The home features significant recent improvements, including a new two-car garage, tankless water heater, water filtration system, and bamboo flooring, ensuring modern efficiency and reduced immediate maintenance.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =29185, other record lot size in square feet = 29000. Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 3092, other record living area = 2978. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 3.
Built in 1966, the symmetrical two-story design with a central staircase and lower-level bedrooms may not appeal to buyers seeking a contemporary open-concept floor plan.
A recent price reduction from the original listing suggests the property is still adjusting to find its market value relative to its age and specific neighborhood comparables.
Find yourself surrounded by greenbelt in the beloved, private Alta Mesa neighborhood of Monterey. The distinctive symmetrical architecture of this quiet two-story home surrounds a skylight-topped central staircase. The ground floor features living and dining areas with built-in bookcases, a large eat-in kitchen and the main bedroom. Three balconies and four skylights provide enchanting views of the forest environment. The lower level comprises three bedrooms, a family room/office, laundry, storage/hobby and mud rooms. Fireplaces on each floor add warmth, with an efficient gas insert in the main bedroom. Abundant storage includes overhead and sub-floor compartments. The location is ideal - less than a half-mile from Del Monte Center and under a mile to downtown Monterey and the beach. Its 29,000+ sqft rounded corner lot offers abundant foliage, with mature redwoods, oaks and pines. It has had many upgrades over the last few years.New driveway and two-car garage, remodeled frontage, drought-tolerant landscaping, kitchen and lighting work, tankless water heater, water filtration/softening, multi-camera security system, and bamboo flooring throughout. The exterior and most of the interior were just painted. There is plentiful parking on a wide, 180-foot long semicircular driveway.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.7 mi
Grades 6-8 • 1.1 mi
Grades 9-12 • 0.7 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 | 54% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 | 54% |
| Square foot | 3,092 | 1,989 | 83% |
| Lot Size | 29,185 | 6,800 | 88% |
| Price | $2.56M | $1.19M | 97% |
| Price per sq ft | $828 | $674 | 73% |
| Built year | 1966 | 1962 | 54% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 110 | 173 | 27% |
Mar 9, 2026
$2,559,000
Initial Listing
Jan 2, 2026
$2,700,000
Initial Listing
Feb 10, 2020
$1,175,000
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