OFF MARKET

Off market may 2021 for $2.1M

$3,159,492

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $14,158/mo

•

4,040

sq ft

976 Mesa Rd, Monterey, CA 93940

About this home

THE OLDEST NEIGHBORHOOD IN CA: MONTEREY'S MESA! This is THE ONE you have been waiting to see. Over 4000 sq ft, 5 bedrooms 3.5 baths. Huge freestanding garage on a 40,000 sq ft lot that was once a guest house. Built by J. C. Anthony in 1927 and decorated by Frances Elkins - its original elegance is unspoiled. 3 fireplaces - the upstairs fireplace is framed by Delft tiles, the dining room fireplace has amazing floor to ceiling European surround. Beautiful chalk rock walls in the front & throughout the garden with walkways & patios on the grounds. Adjacent to large formal living room is a delightful garden room. There is a more modern Kitchen addition with 2 pantries, disability bathroom, adjoining bedroom, & large laundry room. Huge wine cellar holding hundreds of bottles of wine approached by a circular staircase adjacent to a magnificent circular rock wall. If you are interested in walking the halls of a true and unspoiled American treasure & making it your own you MUST see this house.

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

0.96 acresLot Size

$782Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Ruben Abesamis •DRE #01215498 • Carmel Realty Company

Contact: 831-915-8010

Bought with Dave Randall •DRE #01447259 • Sotheby’s International Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81815503

Redfin Estimate

$3,159,492

$1.1M since sold in May 2021$186K since September

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This home's estimate is 63.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.93M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$2,500,000
A
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SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$2,450,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,180 sq ft
150 Littlefield Rd, Monterey, CA 93940
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,050,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,825 sq ft
8 Cramden Dr, Monterey, CA 93940
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$1,750,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,976 sq ft
41 Castro Rd, Monterey, CA 93940
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,200,000
E
6 beds4.5 baths2,063 sq ft
947 W Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$1,630,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,928 sq ft
1 Crescent Cir, Monterey, CA 93940

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Market trends in 93940, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.6%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$338 MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

15 days MoM

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9 MoM

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Sale history for 976 Mesa Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,466 (+22.4%)

$1,104,080 + $1,525,587

$2,629,667

2024

$24,073 (+0.9%)

$1,082,432 + $1,495,674

$2,578,106

2023

$23,857 (+1.4%)

$1,061,208 + $1,167,328

$2,228,536

2022

$23,530 (+651.2%)

$1,040,400 + $1,144,440

$2,184,840

2021

$3,132 (+6.3%)

$1,020,000 + $1,122,000

$2,142,000

2020

$2,947 (−4.3%)

$78,547 + $185,456

$264,003

2019

$3,079 (+3.9%)

$77,742 + $183,555

$261,297

2018

$2,964 (+7.4%)

$76,218 + $179,956

$256,174

2017

$2,758 (+1.7%)

$73,259 + $172,969

$246,228

2016

$2,711 (+1.4%)

$73,259 + $172,969

$246,228

2015

$2,673 (+1.6%)

$71,823 + $169,578

$241,401

2014

$2,630 (+2.1%)

$69,360 + $163,760

$233,120

2013

$2,576 (+0.7%)

$69,360 + $163,760

$233,120

2012

$2,556 (+10.3%)

$69,047 + $163,020

$232,067

2011

$2,318 (+3.8%)

$67,694 + $159,824

$227,518

2010

$2,234 (−0.3%)

$66,367 + $156,691

$223,058

2009

$2,241 (+2.3%)

$65,871 + $155,520

$221,391

2008

$2,190

$66,028 + $155,890

$221,918

Tax history for 976 Mesa Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,466 (+22.4%)

$1,104,080 + $1,525,587

$2,629,667

2024

$24,073 (+0.9%)

$1,082,432 + $1,495,674

$2,578,106

2023

$23,857 (+1.4%)

$1,061,208 + $1,167,328

$2,228,536

2022

$23,530 (+651.2%)

$1,040,400 + $1,144,440

$2,184,840

2021

$3,132 (+6.3%)

$1,020,000 + $1,122,000

$2,142,000

2020

$2,947 (−4.3%)

$78,547 + $185,456

$264,003

2019

$3,079 (+3.9%)

$77,742 + $183,555

$261,297

2018

$2,964 (+7.4%)

$76,218 + $179,956

$256,174

2017

$2,758 (+1.7%)

$73,259 + $172,969

$246,228

2016

$2,711 (+1.4%)

$73,259 + $172,969

$246,228

2015

$2,673 (+1.6%)

$71,823 + $169,578

$241,401

2014

$2,630 (+2.1%)

$69,360 + $163,760

$233,120

2013

$2,576 (+0.7%)

$69,360 + $163,760

$233,120

2012

$2,556 (+10.3%)

$69,047 + $163,020

$232,067

2011

$2,318 (+3.8%)

$67,694 + $159,824

$227,518

2010

$2,234 (−0.3%)

$66,367 + $156,691

$223,058

2009

$2,241 (+2.3%)

$65,871 + $155,520

$221,391

2008

$2,190

$66,028 + $155,890

$221,918

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.96 Acres

Year renovated

1923

Sq. Ft.

4,040

Year built

1923

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Monterey County

APN

001741012000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

R-E-20

Residential Estate District

The R-E Residential Estate District is intended to provide opportunities for single-family detached homes on large parcels in neighborhoods at densities ranging from less than two dwelling units per acre and to eight units per acre. A second number, -20, -30, etc., indicates the minimum lot area and dimensions and the property development standards that apply. Supporting recreational, religious, educational, and community facilities are also allowed.

Zone overlays

Design and Development Control Overlay District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Infrastructure

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached, Drive Through, Gate/Door Opener, Guest/Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, 2+ Primary Suites/Retreats, More than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub, 2+ Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Tub in Master Bedroom

Room Information
Basement (Unfinished), Den/Study/Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Library, Office Area, Storage, Wine Cellar/Storage
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Countertop (Other), Countertop (Tile), Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups (Gas), Microwave, Oven (Built-In), Oven (Double), Oven (Electric), Pantry, Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Tub/Sink, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, In Primary Bedroom, In Other Location, Wood-Burning, Other (See Remarks)
Fireplaces (Minimum): 3

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Electric, Gas, Heating (2+ Zones), Individual Room Controls

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods, Garden/Greenbelt
Fencing: Gate, Other (See Remarks)
Roof: Tile
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Courtyard, Deck, Fenced, Porch(s) (Enclosed)

Building Information
Style: Colonial, Spanish
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Stone, Stucco, Wood Frame
Other

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Walk-In Closet
Communication: Cable TV
Living Sq. Ft.: 4,040
Special Features: Grab Bars, Wheelchair Access

Property Information
Property Condition: Other (See Remarks)
Property Faces: East
Property Primary ID: 649185

Land Information
Soil: Unknown
Tract Name: La Mesa Redonda Tract #1

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.9642
Lot Description: Grade (Level), Private/Secluded, Regular
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SFR

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter, Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School: Walter Colton
Elementary School District: Monterey Peninsula Unified
Middle School: Walter Colton Middle School
High School: Monterey High
High School District: Monterey Peninsula Unified

Location Information
From Munras, take El Dorado, left on Via Mirada, left on Mesa.

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,040
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1923
County: Monterey County
APN: 001741012000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Monte Vista

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

6/10

Monterey High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 76° expected this year, 16 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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Estimated sale price

$3.00M – $3.63M

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Home values near 976 Mesa Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
955 Mesa Rd, Monterey, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2948 Sq. Ft.	$1,941,797
975 Mesa Rd, Monterey, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$3,377,342

Address	Redfin Estimate
935 Mesa Rd, Monterey, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2424 Sq. Ft.	$1,933,568
954 Mesa Rd, Monterey, CA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3346 Sq. Ft.	$2,247,317

Address	Redfin Estimate
785 Mesa Rd, Monterey, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2840 Sq. Ft.	$2,619,268
500 El Dorado St, Monterey, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2803 Sq. Ft.	$2,699,961

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