NOT LISTED FOR SALE

454 Cedar St Monterey, CA 93940

Old Town Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,140,000 - $2,501,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
3,078 Sq Ft
$736/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2021

Last sale price $2,200,000 $715 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,356/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Monterey High School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2021

Built in 1926, the Norman H. Davis House (also known as the General Gourley House), is steeped in history. Surrounded by Carmel stone walls, this Spanish Eclectic style Monterey home has beautiful city views and peeks of Monterey Bay. This historic property features five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a formal dining room, updated kitchen, and hardwood floors. Numerous French doors open to lovely patios, terraces, and balconies. Climb the winding staircase to a grand master bedroom/salon with a welcoming fireplace and panoramic views. A gated entry leads to a two-car garage with an attached workshop/studio adjacent to the home. Wonderful privacy is provided by the adjoining greenbelt. This lovely property is ready for you to write the next chapter in its illustrious history!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Katz

Carmel Realty Company License #01921747 Listed on: 05/20/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Boggs

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02019610

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,349

Year Built

  • 1926

Lot Details

  • 9,601 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Irrigation
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Gate

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,078 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Attic
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,349

Year Built

1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 95
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3078
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1926

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Other, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 3078
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Basement - Unfinished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Gate

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Monterey Peninsula Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.2204
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9600.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9600.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2021
Closed on
May 17, 2021
Sold by
Kimzey Lorene M and The Kimzey Living Trust
Bought by
Lubben John and Lubben Helene
Seller's Agent
Karen Katz
Carmel Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Peter Boggs
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.23%
Current Estimated Value
$2,266,895

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,895
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.47%
Original Mortgage
$1,760,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,600,385
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$740,298

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2017
Sold by
Kimzey Charles H and Kimzey Lorene M
Bought by
Kimzey Charles H and Kimzey Lorene M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2009
Sold by
Gourley Michael and Burke Carolyn Q
Bought by
Kimzey Charles H and Kimzey Lorene M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
5.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2008
Sold by
Gourley William H
Bought by
Gourley William H and Gourley Mary Q

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
5.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2001
Sold by
Gourley William H and Gourley Mary Q
Bought by
Gourley William H and Gourley Mary Q

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lubben John $2,200,000 Old Republic Title Company
Kimzey Charles H -- None Available
Kimzey Charles H $1,100,000 First American Title Company
Gourley William H -- First American Title
Gourley William H -- Fidelity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lubben John $1,760,000
Previous Owner Kimzey Charles H $440,000
Previous Owner Kimzey Charles H $688,500
Previous Owner Kimzey Charles H $732,000
Previous Owner Kimzey Charles H $750,000
Previous Owner Gourley William H $750,000
Previous Owner Gourley William H $360,000
Previous Owner Gourley William H $20,000
Previous Owner Gourley William H $373,300
Previous Owner Gourley William H $369,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Sold $2,200,000 +0.2% $715 / Sq Ft
05/22/2021 05/22/21 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $713 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,349 $331,000 $199,000 $132,000
2024 $3,349 $299,000 $179,000 $120,000
2023 $3,294 $298,000 $179,000 $119,000
2022 $4,355 $394,000 $217,000 $177,000
2021 $4,442 $393,000 $175,000 $218,000
2020 $3,916 $362,000 $162,900 $199,100
2019 $3,285 $283,027 $127,362 $155,665
2018 $3,152 $277,056 $124,675 $152,381
2017 $3,195 $297,293 $133,782 $163,511
2016 $2,748 $254,435 $114,496 $139,939
2015 $2,745 $254,022 $114,310 $139,712
2014 $2,392 $220,000 $105,000 $115,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Karen Katz

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Karen Katz

    Carmel Realty Company

    (831) 915-8153

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Karen Katz
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  • Peter Boggs

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Peter Boggs

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 884-3919

    3 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Peter Boggs
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81843711

MLSListings

APN: 001-252-010-000

California Monterey County Monterey 93940 Old Town

454 Cedar St, Monterey, CA

This home is located at 454 Cedar St, Monterey, CA 93940 since 20 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,266,895, approximately $736 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 454 Cedar St is a home located in Monterey County with nearby schools including Monte Vista Elementary School, Monte Vista Middle School, and Monterey High School.

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