Tucked directly across from Cypress Street Park in the heart of New Monterey, this charming cottage offers the rare combination of character, comfort, and coastal convenience. With two bedrooms and one bath, hardwood floors, fresh paint, updated plumbing and appliances, and a layout that feels wonderfully uncomplicated, its the kind of home that invites you to slow down and stay awhile. And then theres the location. Step outside and the park is right across the street. Wander a few blocks farther and youre strolling along the Monterey Bay, with Cannery Row, the Aquarium, and Pacific Grove all within easy reach. Here, the best of Monterey isnt something you drive toits something you walk to. The important work has already been done: a new roof, updated electrical panel, and completed sewer lateral provide a solid foundation for the next chapter. A private carport, accessed from Lily Street via a shared driveway, adds another layer of everyday convenience. Whether imagined as a full-time home, a weekend retreat, or a place to create something uniquely your own, this is an opportunity to own a piece of New Monterey in one of its most beloved neighborhoods. A cottage. A park across the street. The Monterey Bay just beyond.
For sale
$849,000
642 Cypress St, Monterey, CA 93940
2beds
1,114sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1929
3,485 Square Feet Lot
$826,500 Zestimate®
$762/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Denise Miotke 01969480 831-238-8029,
Sotheby’s International Realty 831-624-1566
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82059690
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl Linoleum
- Doors: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,114
- Total interior livable area: 1,114 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,485 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Other
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 001148020000
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Wood Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Shared Septic
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Monterey
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $762/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $994,500
- Date on market: 9/1/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Estimated market value
$826,500
$785,000 - $868,000
$3,985/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000+195.8%$762/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82059690 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/1999 | Sold | $287,000$258/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $994,500 +2% |
| 2025 | $11,305 +128.6% | $975,000 +121% |
| 2024 | $4,945 +3.8% | $441,089 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,765 +1.4% | $432,441 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,700 +1.5% | $423,963 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,632 +3.9% | $415,651 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,458 -4.7% | $411,390 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,675 +4.1% | $403,325 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,490 +7.9% | $395,418 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,161 +1.8% | $387,666 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,087 +3.2% | $380,065 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,960 | $374,357 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,960 | $367,025 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $358,204 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $351,182 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $348,559 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $349,388 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $342,538 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $335,822 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $329,238 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $322,783 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $316,455 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $310,656 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $304,566 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,003 | $298,595 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $292,740 |
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Neighborhood: New Monterey
Nearby schools
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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