First time on the market in nearly 50 years. This cherished 1908 Victorian stands proudly in the heart of Old Town Monterey, just moments from historic City Hall, Fishermans Wharf, and the sparkling Monterey Bay. Set on a 5,400+ sq. ft. lot, the stately two-story home offers approximately 2,500 sq. ft. of living space with five bedrooms, three full baths, and a generous rear garden.
Rich with period details and old-world charm, this grand residence is ready for its next chapter. Ideal for an investor or an owner-occupant with vision and craftsmanship, it offers a rare opportunity to restore a true Monterey classic to her original beauty. Home is being sold AS IS. Buyers are encouraged to review all reports and disclosures prior to submitting an offer.
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
486 Van Buren St, Monterey, CA 93940
5beds
2,496sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1908
5,475 Square Feet Lot
$1,102,300 Zestimate®
$441/sqft
$5,817 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,102,300
$959,000 - $1.27M
$5,817/mo
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Old-world charmPeriod detailsStately two-story homeGenerous rear garden
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura Ciucci 01135238 831-236-8571,
Sotheby’s International Realty 831-659-2267
Bought with:
Michele Altman, 01310623
Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82026326
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus, StallShower, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl Linoleum, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,496
- Total interior livable area: 2,496 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,475 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 001531019000
- Zoning: R 3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Monterey
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $441/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,300,000
- Annual tax amount: $14,987
- Date on market: 10/30/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Sold | $1,100,000-15.1%$441/sqft |
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| 12/23/2025 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$519/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Contingent | $1,295,000$519/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $1,295,000-4.1%$519/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $1,350,000-3.2%$541/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000$559/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,987 +796.1% | $1,300,000 +860.7% |
| 2024 | $1,672 +5.6% | $135,321 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,584 +1.3% | $132,669 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,563 +1.4% | $130,068 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,541 +3.6% | $127,519 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,488 -4.2% | $126,213 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,552 +3.7% | $123,739 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,497 +7.3% | $121,314 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,395 +1.7% | $118,937 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,372 +2.9% | $116,605 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,333 | $114,855 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,333 | $112,606 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $109,901 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $107,747 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $106,942 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $107,197 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $105,096 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $103,036 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $101,017 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $99,037 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $97,097 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $95,319 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $93,451 +2% |
| 2001 | $933 | $91,620 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $89,824 |
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Neighborhood: Old Town
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Monte VistaGrades: K-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Monterey High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: MontereyPeninsulaUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Monterey County
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