249 Mar Vista Drive | Monterey, CA 93940 Perched in one of Monterey’s most established and desirable coastal neighborhoods, 249 Mar Vista Drive offers space, privacy, and exceptional potential on an expansive nearly half-acre corner lot. This single-level home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 2,127 sq ft of living space on a generous 0.467-acre parcel. The functional floor plan is filled with natural light and offers flexibility for multigenerational living, entertaining, work-from-home needs, or future customization. Recent upgrades include a new roof, new heating system, whole-house water filtration system, new refrigerator, full interior and exterior paint, and new sunrooms/solarium. Additional improvements include garage rehabilitation (new doors, entry door, floor grading, and slope design), minor foundation footing shimming, minor electrical updates, bathroom and laundry room floor upgrades, fireplace improvements, and tree services. Additional features include hardwood floor touch-ups, terra cotta floor repairs, and a new closet door in Bedroom #2. Mature trees and multiple outdoor spaces create a peaceful retreat ideal for gardening, entertaining, and outdoor living. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Monterey, Cannery Row, Pacific Grove, Carmel, beaches, shopping, dining, and Highway 1 access, this property offers both coastal convenience and residential tranquility. Built in 1960, the home reflects the solid craftsmanship and generous lot sizes characteristic of Monterey’s established neighborhoods. A rare opportunity to own a substantial property in a premier Monterey location with significant potential for customization and value enhancement.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,127
Lot Size
20,037 sqft
Year Built
1960
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
28
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
41136473
Flooring
Concrete, Laminate, Stone, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Fireplace
Pellet Stove
Total Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Covered, Garage, Guest, Other
Patio & Porch
Patio
Roof
Tar Gravel
$0
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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