Coastal panorama meets mid-century charm with endless potential! Perched high above the coastline, this light-filled 2-bed, 2-bath retreat blends dramatic ocean views with forest warmth. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame unobstructed panoramas across Monterey Bay to Santa Cruz through mature pines. Vaulted wood-beam ceilings flood the open layout with natural light, anchored by a massive brick fireplace. A wall of glass opens to a long deck accessed from the living room and a bedroom, allowing you to live and sleep above the bay. Tucked off the primary bedroom, a flexible bonus studio offers the ideal layout for a home office, art space, or nursery. Outside, the wooden deck provides covered and open-air zones to enjoy sweeping coastline, town, and mountain views below. Practical assets include a large 1-car garage plus off-street parking for 3 cars. Situated on a large, sloped lot with ample room for substantial additions, the property also features areas of 9-10 foot tall crawl space a prime candidate for conversion into a lower-level ADU or extra living space.
Under contract
Price cut: $55K (8/16)
$1,195,000
51 Cielo Vista Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
2beds
1,279sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1955
0.46 Acres Lot
$1,150,600 Zestimate®
$934/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 42 days |
- 5,073 |
- 264 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bill Carmichael 01318353 831-224-7718,
LPT Realty 877-366-2213
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82054398
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,279
- Total interior livable area: 1,279 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City Lights, Garden/Greenbelt, Marina, Ocean, Ridge
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Marina,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down, Ground Floor
Details
- Parcel number: 001911020000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: TarGravel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Monterey
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $934/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $117,870
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Estimated market value
$1,150,600
$1.09M - $1.21M
$3,512/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Contingent | $1,195,000$934/sqft |
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| 8/16/2026 | Price change | $1,195,000-4.4%$934/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $1,250,000-7.4%$977/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000$1,056/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $117,870 +2% |
| 2025 | $1,568 +9.2% | $115,560 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,437 +9.7% | $113,295 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,309 +1.4% | $111,074 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,292 +1.4% | $108,897 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,274 +3.7% | $106,763 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,228 -4.2% | $105,670 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,282 +3.8% | $103,599 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,236 +7.4% | $101,568 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,150 +1.7% | $99,578 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,131 +3% | $97,626 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,098 | $96,161 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,098 | $94,279 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $92,015 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $90,212 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $89,539 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $89,752 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $87,993 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $86,268 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $84,578 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $82,921 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $81,297 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $79,808 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $78,244 +2% |
| 2001 | $784 | $76,711 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $75,207 |
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Neighborhood: Monterey Vista
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Monte VistaGrades: K-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Monterey High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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