Price Reduced Listing$1,595,000 $8,562 est/mo Sourced by Back At You
249 Mar Vista Dr,Monterey, CA 93940
Monterey, CA 93940
Spacious living area featuring a brick fireplace with wood mantel, multiple windows, vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams, and warm wood-finish flooring
Modern mid-century home featuring a striking brick chimney and dark exterior siding, anchored by a circular driveway and red garage door
Exterior siding in a dark finish complemented by white-framed windows
Exterior featuring dark siding, a red entry door, white-framed windows, a brick chimney, and a wooden fence
Covered entry featuring a sloped roofline, wood exterior siding, and a red garage door with window inserts
Attached garage with a deep red door and upper window panels, featuring a covered walkway to the main entrance, dark green exterior siding, white window trim, and a concrete driveway
Sunroom featuring a glass panel roof, recessed lighting, and hexagonal terracotta-style flooring
Sunroom featuring a glass panel roof and expansive window walls
Sunroom featuring a glass roof, black framed windows, and hexagonal floor tiling
Sunroom with a glass-paneled ceiling and walls, featuring hexagonal terracotta floor tiles
Solarium with hexagonal tile flooring, a glass panel roof, recessed lighting, double French doors, and an arched doorway
Interior space with a light-colored sofa featuring visible tufting, a light-toned coffee table, and an exposed brick or paver floor
Living area featuring wood-finish flooring, vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, and a brick fireplace surround
Bright living area with wood-finish flooring
Brick fireplace with a wood mantel, surrounded by large windows, and featuring wood-finish flooring
Sitting room
Bright living area with wood-finish flooring, a red brick fireplace with a wood mantel, recessed lighting, and a white paneled entry door
Living area featuring a brick fireplace with wood mantel, wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and a white paneled entry door with decorative glass
Living area featuring a brick fireplace with a wood mantel, wood-finish flooring, white walls, and recessed lighting
Living room
Living room
Open-concept living area with wood-finish flooring extending into a bright hallway
Kitchen featuring a ceiling-mounted skylight, white upper cabinetry, a stainless steel range, a tiled backsplash, and light-toned countertops
Kitchen featuring a stainless steel gas range with overhead exhaust hood, matching stainless steel refrigerator, white cabinetry, and honeycomb-patterned floor tiling
Kitchen featuring a skylight, recessed lighting, white cabinetry, stainless steel dishwasher, and hexagonal tile flooring
Kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, tile countertops, hexagonal terra cotta flooring, and a tile backsplash
Kitchen featuring hexagonal terra cotta tile flooring, white cabinetry, and a stainless steel dishwasher
Kitchen featuring hexagonal tile flooring, white cabinetry, a built-in double basin sink, stainless steel appliances, and a dedicated pantry with extensive shelving
Kitchen featuring a skylight, recessed lighting, and hexagonal tile flooring
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Corner pantry featuring multiple white shelves
Dining area featuring wood-finish flooring, a large window, white baseboards, and an arched doorway leading to a tiled area
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Open-concept living space featuring wood-finish flooring, a brick-clad fireplace with hearth, and multiple windows providing ample natural light
Dining area with a wood-finish table, brick accent wall, white painted trim, and hardwood flooring
Dining area
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Light-toned wood flooring with a neutral color palette
Room featuring high transom windows, light-toned walls, and wood-finish flooring
Vaulted wood-finish ceilings and light wood-finish flooring characterize this room
Spacious room featuring vaulted wood-finish ceilings, an abundance of natural light through high windows, and light-toned wood-finish flooring
Angled wood-paneled ceiling with a contrasting white vaulted ceiling
Bedroom with wood-finish flooring and a neutral color palette
Bathroom vanity featuring a tiled countertop with a built-in sink, wood-finish cabinetry, and a framed mirror
Vanity featuring extensive wood cabinetry, a built-in sink, and a tiled countertop with a full-width mirror
Tub-shower combination featuring a handheld showerhead and a window overlooking a wooded landscape
Bathroom vanity featuring a drop-in sink, tiled countertop, and wood-finish cabinetry with multiple drawers and double doors
Vanity with a tiled countertop, undermount sink, and bronze-finish faucet
Bathroom featuring a wood-finish vanity with a tile countertop, integrated sink, and an expansive wall mirror
Interior space featuring light gray walls, wood-finish flooring, a ceiling fan with integrated lighting, and multiple doorways including a closet with shelving and hanging rod
Interior closet featuring built-in shelving, a hanging rod, and wood-finish flooring
Bathroom featuring a white vanity with an integrated sink, chrome faucet, and tiled countertop
Bathroom with a white tiled tub and shower combination featuring a chrome showerhead and faucet
Wood-finish flooring with crisp white crown molding and baseboards
Crown molding details
Room featuring a double window with white plantation shutters, a double panel door with full-length drapes on a dark wood rod, and crown molding
Wood-finish flooring throughout, featuring a sliding glass door with exterior access
Spacious room featuring wood-finish flooring, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio, and white plantation shutters
Bathroom featuring a window with white trim, a white vanity with integrated sink, a mirrored medicine cabinet, a built-in light fixture, and wood-finish flooring
Bathroom with a tiled vanity, integrated sink, and wood-finish flooring
White toilet with wood-finish flooring
Bathroom featuring a white tile countertop with an integrated sink, white vanity cabinetry with chrome hardware, and a wall-mounted mirror
White square tile countertop featuring a drop-in sink with a chrome faucet
Hexagonal terracotta-style flooring throughout
Full-light glass door opening to an exterior patio with stone tile flooring
Hexagonal terracotta tile flooring throughout the room, extending to the patio area
White French doors opening to an interior space with hexagonal terracotta tile flooring
Hexagonal terracotta-style floor tiles featuring varied tones
Laundry area featuring wood-finish flooring, white cabinetry with silver hardware, and integrated shelving
Dedicated laundry area featuring white upper cabinetry, open shelving, and wood-finish flooring
Utility space featuring wood-finish flooring, a white-framed window, and white painted walls
Wood-finish flooring and a sunroom with hexagonal tile flooring
Hallway featuring wood-finish flooring, flush mount lighting, built-in shelving, and white paneled doors
Hallway featuring wood-finish flooring, white painted walls, and an integrated built-in desk with overhead shelving
Bright room featuring plantation shutters, wood-finish flooring, and crown molding
Room featuring crown molding, hardwood flooring, and a window with plantation shutters
Bedroom featuring hardwood flooring, white crown molding, plantation shutters, and a closet with a built-in hanging rod
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Expansive wood-finish deck with direct access to interior spaces through a glass-paneled door and a solid door with a glass insert
Expansive outdoor deck featuring wood-finish flooring, a stucco exterior, and a privacy wall
Exterior storage structure featuring a sliding door, a hinged door, and wood-finish siding
Utility space featuring a bare bulb ceiling light, exposed wood framing, and a concrete floor
Storage room
Contemporary dark green exterior with red trim
Modern architectural style property featuring a dark green exterior, multiple large windows, and a wood deck
Contemporary exterior featuring a combination of dark green corrugated siding and smooth paneling
Single-story residence featuring a dark exterior siding and white-framed windows
Contemporary exterior featuring extensive glass paneling with dark frames
Contemporary-style exterior featuring dark green siding with red trim accents
Modern container-style residence featuring a distinctive green corrugated metal exterior with wood-trimmed accents and large window panels
Modern architectural residence nestled among mature native trees and lush landscaping
Modern single-story residence with a striking black exterior and curved roofline, featuring expansive glass panel sections that flood the interior with natural light
Description
A rare Monterey retreatnewly repositioned, thoughtfully improved, and 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. A fully permitted addition creates 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. Substantial 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 homeit is a private sanctuary with room to live, gather, and grow on the Monterey Peninsula.
Details
| MLS # | 41136473 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1960 |
| Days On Site | 91 |
| Listing Provided By | Loans Realty Elite Corporation | Brushira Crawford |
Features
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,127 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Acreage | 0.46 |
Interior
| Cooling | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | No |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
Exterior
| Roof | Tar Gravel |
|---|
Parking
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Covered, Garage, Guest, Other |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
Area Information
| State | CA |
|---|---|
| County | Monterey |
| City | Monterey |
| Zip Code | 93940 |
| Community Name | Other |
| Listing VS Median (in Other) | |
Price: $1,595,000 low | high Med: $825,000 sqft: 2,127 low | high Med: 1,206 $ / sqft: $750 low | high Med: $686 On site: 91 low | high Med: 29 | |
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| State | CA |
|---|---|
| County | Monterey |
| City | Monterey |
| Zip Code | 93940 |
| Community Name | Other |
| Listing VS Median (in Other) | |
Price: $1,595,000 low | high Med: $825,000 sqft: 2,127 low | high Med: 1,206 $ / sqft: $750 low | high Med: $686 On site: 91 low | high Med: 29 | |
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Listing Updated: August 25, 2026 at 8:23:18 AM PDT