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listing_id: ML81971621
status: Closed
price: 1129000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1194
sqft_lot: 7000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1957
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "491 Mar Vista Dr"
city: Monterey
state: CA
zip: 93940
county: "Monterey County"
lat: 36.589584
lng: -121.910825
days_on_market: 636
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "William Smith"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 402-5302"
list_agent_license: 01064866
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Monterey County | Monterey | 93940 | 491 Mar Vista Dr

491 Mar Vista Dr, Monterey, CA 93940

MLS: ML81971621 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,129,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,194 7,000 1957

Remarks

Charming Home in Toyon Heights. Step into this inviting three-bedroom, two-bathroom home situated on a spacious 7,000 square foot corner lot. This property boasts a large entertainment deck, perfect for hosting gatherings or enjoying peaceful evenings outdoors. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, this home offers convenience and accessibility. Enjoy close proximity to shopping, parks, hiking trails, and schools. Local attractions such as the Del Monte Shopping Center, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Old Fisherman's Wharf are just a short distance away. Inside, the home features updates including granite countertops, plastered walls with elegant bull-nosed corners, masonry fireplace, and Mill Guard double-pane windows and sliders. The bathrooms have also been tastefully updated. Take advantage of this prime Monterey location and the potential to customize this home to your exact preferences. Just a short walk away, you will find the serene Quarry Park, Via Paraiso Park, and Veterans Memorial Park, making it easy to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors right in your backyard. Don't miss out on the exciting opportunity to make this Toyon Heights gem your own!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81971621
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Stall Shower, Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom
Kitchen Countertop - Granite
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Laundry In Garage
Cooling None
Heating Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Shake
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Pool None
Style Tract, Traditional

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Lighted Parking Area, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Monterey Peninsula Unified
High School District Monterey Peninsula Unified
Water Public
Zoning R-2

Contact Information

William Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01064866
Phone: (831) 402-5302

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Monte Vista public K-8 0.18 mi 6
Monterey High School public 9-12 0.66 mi 8
Community High (Continuation) School public 9-12 1.58 mi N/A
Pacific Grove High School public 9-12 1.63 mi 10
Forest Grove Elementary School public K-5 1.71 mi 6
Pacific Grove Middle School public 6-8 1.76 mi 8
La Mesa Elementary School public K-8 1.96 mi 7
Robert Down Elementary School public K-5 1.98 mi 7
Carmel High School public 9-12 2.37 mi 10
Pacific Grove Adult public UG 2.75 mi N/A
Carmel River Elementary School public K-5 3.34 mi 9
Carmel Middle School public 6-8 3.36 mi 7
Del Rey Woods Elementary School public K-6 3.95 mi 7
Seaside Children's Center public UG 4.43 mi N/A
Monterey Adult/Rop public UG 4.46 mi N/A
Seaside High School public 9-12 4.72 mi 6
Martin Luther King School public K-6 4.84 mi 5
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day public 9-12 4.97 mi N/A
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day Middle public 6-8 4.97 mi N/A
Central Coast High School public 9-12 4.97 mi 1

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact William Smith, (831) 402-5302.