486 Van Buren St, Monterey, CA 93940 - Photo 1

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$1,100,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
2,496 Sq. Ft.
Updated 1 day ago

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 486 Van Buren St

General

Sold For: $1,100,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82026326
Added to Site: 77 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Formal Entry, Laundry Room
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor, Showers over Tubs (2 or More), Stall Shower

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor

Other Rooms

Family Room: No Family Room
Kitchen: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Utility Room

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Parking Features: Off-Street Parking

Location

Area: Old Town Monterey
County: Monterey
Cross Streets: Jefferson Street

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Sewer Connected
Water: Public
Utility Description: Individual Electric Meters, Public Utilities

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional, Victorian
Construction: Detached, Wood
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition
Square Feet: 2,496
Year Built: 1908

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.1257
Minimum Lot Size: 5475
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,475
Zoning: R 3
Lot Description: Gently Sloped

Listed by Sotheby's International Realty, Laura Ciucci
Sold by M5295, Michele Altman

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Schools

Schools serving 486 Van Buren St

School District:Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Monte Vista 251 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA 93940	K-5	0.8 mi
Monterey High School 101 Herrmann Drive, Monterey, CA 93940	9-12	0.3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 486 Van Buren St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/14/2026

Sold

$1,100,000

-15.06%

MLS

12/01/2025

Price Reduced

$1,295,000

-4.07%

MLS

11/17/2025

Price Reduced

$1,350,000

-3.23%

MLS

10/30/2025

Listed

$1,395,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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