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 extraordinary potential on an expansive nearly half-acre corner lot. This single-level residence blends classic Monterey character with the opportunity to create a truly remarkable forever home along the Central Coast. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 2,127 square feet of living space, the home rests on an oversized 0.467-acre parcel with multiple outdoor areas that invite peaceful living, entertaining, gardening, and creative landscape design. Inside, the home offers a functional single-level floor plan filled with natural light and timeless warmth. The spacious layout provides flexibility for multigenerational living, entertaining, work-from-home needs, or future customization. Mature trees and fenced yard areas create a sense of retreat while still remaining close to all that Monterey has to offer. Located just minutes from downtown Monterey, Cannery Row, Pacific Grove, Carmel, shopping, dining, beaches, and Highway 1 access, this property combines convenience with the quiet beauty of coastal residential living. Property Features 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Approx. 2,127 Sq Ft Approx. 0.467 Acre Corner Lot Single-Level Layout Multiple Yard Spaces and Outdoor Living Areas Established Monterey Neighborhood Exceptional Opportunity for Customization and Value Enhancement Close to Beaches, Schools, Dining, and Coastal Recreation Built in 1960, the home reflects the enduring craftsmanship and generous lot sizes that make Monterey’s older neighborhoods so sought after today. This is a rare chance to own a substantial property in a premier Monterey location where the ocean breeze, towering trees, and timeless California coastal lifestyle come together beautifully.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,127
Lot Size
20,037 sqft
Year Built
1960
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
8
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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