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listing_id: ML82015365
status: Closed
price: 875000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1292
sqft_lot: 4000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1927
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1261 Third St"
city: Monterey
state: CA
zip: 93940
county: "Monterey County"
lat: 36.598165
lng: -121.879205
days_on_market: 253
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Susan Cardinale"
list_office: "Sotheby’s International Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 277-7600"
list_agent_license: 02045240
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Monterey County | Monterey | 93940 | 1261 Third St

1261 Third St, Monterey, CA 93940

MLS: ML82015365 | Status: Sold | Price: $875,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,292 4,000 1927

Remarks

Discover this charming 3-bed, 2-bath Spanish-style bungalow in Montereys Oak Grove neighborhood, close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, Naval Postgraduate School, Downtown Monterey, and Fisherman's Wharf. Brimming with vintage allure, this home is ready for updates to restore its former glory. The layout offers a cozy living area, ideal for relaxing or entertaining, generous dining room with a large backyard perfect for coastal evenings. Situated in a vibrant neighborhood, enjoy easy access to Monterey's beaches, dining, and cultural attractions. A rare opportunity to reimagine a gem in a prime location!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82015365
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower
Kitchen Countertop - Formica, Countertop - Granite
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Oven Range
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Flooring Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood
Laundry Hookup - Gas Dryer
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air, Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Block, Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier, Wood Frame

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Monterey Peninsula Unified
High School District Monterey Peninsula Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R-1

Contact Information

Susan Cardinale
Sotheby’s International Realty
License #: 02045240
Phone: (831) 277-7600

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Monterey High School public 9-12 1.24 mi 8
La Mesa Elementary School public K-8 1.25 mi 7
Monte Vista public K-8 1.67 mi 6
Del Rey Woods Elementary School public K-6 2.16 mi 7
Robert Down Elementary School public K-5 2.48 mi 7
Pacific Grove Middle School public 6-8 2.52 mi 8
Seaside Children's Center public UG 2.58 mi N/A
Pacific Grove High School public 9-12 2.62 mi 10
Monterey Adult/Rop public UG 2.63 mi N/A
Forest Grove Elementary School public K-5 2.85 mi 6
Seaside High School public 9-12 2.93 mi 6
Community High (Continuation) School public 9-12 2.96 mi N/A
Martin Luther King School public K-6 2.99 mi 5
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day public 9-12 3.18 mi N/A
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day Middle public 6-8 3.18 mi N/A
Central Coast High School public 9-12 3.18 mi 1
Ord Terrace Elementary School public K-6 3.24 mi 3
Pacific Grove Adult public UG 3.38 mi N/A
Carmel High School public 9-12 3.41 mi 10
Seaside Middle School public 7-8 3.81 mi 3

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Susan Cardinale, (831) 277-7600.