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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
3,485 sq ftLot Size
$762Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Denise Miotke•DRE #01969480• Sotheby’s International Realty
New Monterey, located between Cannery Row and Downtown Monterey, is a coastal and residential Monterey neighborhood with hillside streets and bay views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Lighthouse Avenue near David Avenue, where coffee counters, small galleries, and corner markets set a steady, walkable rhythm. The Monterey Museum of Art at La Mirada, Hula’s Island Grill, and the historic Doc Rickett’s Pacific Biological Laboratories on Cannery Row act as local touchstones. Early-20th-century cottages and compact apartment buildings mix with midcentury lines on the slopes above the water. Pocket parks and stair-stepped blocks connect to the shoreline path and the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. Foggy mornings and salt air give the streets a calm, maritime feel.
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Offer insights
642 Cypress St · $849,000
$860K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $860K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
37 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Living room fireplace
Dining area integrated in living room
No separate family room
Bedrooms
Ground-floor bedroom
Bathrooms
One full bathroom with shower-over-tub
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer inside
Dedicated laundry room
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Vinyl/linoleum
Heating & cooling
Central forced air heating
Exterior features
Back yard with deck
Fenced back yard (wood fencing)
Shed(s)
Gently sloped lot
Home design
Cottage-style home
Single-story
Faces west
Parking
Carport (1 car)
Construction
Wood-frame construction
Crawl space foundation
Composition roof
Built in the 2000s
Utilities
Public water
Public utilities for gas and electric
Shared septic
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
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.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82026171
Jul 16, 2026
Listing Removed
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TENANTCLOUD #2
Jan 7, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,500
$2/sq ft
Jan 4, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,500
$2/sq ft
TENANTCLOUD #1
Jan 1, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,000
$2/sq ft
Dec 30, 2025
Listed for Rent
$2,000
$2/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 28, 1999
Sold
$287,000
$258/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 27, 1992
Sold
$208,000
$187/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 26, 1981
Sold
$27,000
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 1979
Sold
$79,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 1973
Sold
$27,500
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,305 (+128.6%)
$663,000 + $331,500
$994,500
2024
$4,945 (+3.8%)
$650,000 + $325,000
$975,000
2023
$4,765 (+1.4%)
$253,588 + $187,501
$441,089
2022
$4,700 (+1.5%)
$248,616 + $183,825
$432,441
2021
$4,632 (+3.9%)
$243,742 + $180,221
$423,963
2020
$4,458 (−4.7%)
$238,963 + $176,688
$415,651
2019
$4,675 (+4.1%)
$236,513 + $174,877
$411,390
2018
$4,490 (+7.9%)
$231,876 + $171,449
$403,325
2017
$4,161 (+1.8%)
$222,873 + $164,793
$387,666
2016
$4,086 (+1.4%)
$222,873 + $164,793
$387,666
2015
$4,028 (+1.7%)
$218,503 + $161,562
$380,065
2014
$3,960 (+2.2%)
$211,006 + $156,019
$367,025
2013
$3,874 (+0.7%)
$211,006 + $156,019
$367,025
2012
$3,846 (+2.8%)
$210,053 + $155,314
$365,367
2011
$3,740 (+3.8%)
$205,935 + $152,269
$358,204
2010
$3,604 (−0.3%)
$201,898 + $149,284
$351,182
2009
$3,615 (+2.2%)
$200,390 + $148,169
$348,559
2008
$3,536
$200,867 + $148,521
$349,388
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1929
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,114
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,114
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
001148020000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-1-5
Residential Single-Family District
The R-1 Residential Single-Family District is intended to provide opportunities for single family detached homes in neighborhoods at densities ranging from less than 2 du per acre to 8 units per acre. A second number, -5, -6, etc., indicates the minimum lot area and dimensions and the property development standards that apply. Supporting recreational, religious, educational and community facilities also are allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 74° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Monterey, CA • 93940
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 642 Cypress St
$849,527
$527 over list price of $849K
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