$2,250,000
$850K PRICE DROP
Total Views 583,967
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,897 Sq Ft
$777 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Skyline View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Monterey High School Rated A
  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

Privately tucked behind a gated entrance and enclosed by a gracefully curved stucco wall, 471 El Dorado is one of Monterey's most quietly distinguished homes. Nearly 2,900 sq ft of light-filled space features soaring ceilings, rich wood finishes, and three fireplaces throughout formal and casual living areas. The well-appointed kitchen opens to a private stone patio, ideal for outdoor dining or relaxing in the coastal air. Upstairs, the primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, walk-in closet, and a spa-like bath with soaking tub and separate shower. With three bedrooms plus a versatile bonus room ideal as an office, den, or guest space the layout offers flexibility for a variety of lifestyles. A spacious 3-car garage provides ample storage. The entire property, set on over 11,000 sqft, feels peaceful and private, yet close to everything. Just minutes from the Monterey Bay shoreline, Cannery Row, Pebble Beach, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and the Monterey Airport. Enjoy walkability to the Bay, coastal trails, dining, and recreation. A rare coastal retreat offering comfort, elegance, and timeless design in one of the Peninsula's most sought-after enclaves.

Listing Agent

William Bluhm

Sotheby’s International Realty License #70010270 Listed on: 07/16/2025

Sotheby’s International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Mostly Level
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,897 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Alarm System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Controlled Access

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-741-029-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2897
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2897
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Controlled / Secured Access, Secured Garage / Parking, Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter, Fenced, Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 545

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 001-741-029-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.2666
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 11611.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 11611.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Monterey Peninsula Unified
  • High School Text: Monterey High

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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 $19,325 $1,820,522 $796,478 $1,024,044
2024 $19,325 $1,784,826 $780,861 $1,003,965
2023 $19,080 $1,749,830 $765,550 $984,280
2022 $18,817 $1,715,521 $750,540 $964,981
2021 $18,545 $1,681,884 $735,824 $946,060
2020 $17,843 $1,664,640 $728,280 $936,360
2019 $18,732 $1,632,000 $714,000 $918,000
2018 $14,295 $1,276,013 $665,745 $610,268
2017 $13,237 $1,250,994 $652,692 $598,302
2016 $13,000 $1,226,466 $639,895 $586,571
2015 $12,814 $1,208,045 $630,284 $577,761
2014 $12,591 $1,184,382 $617,938 $566,444
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/26/2026 02/26/26 Price Changed $2,250,000 -10.0% $777 / Sq Ft
10/13/2025 10/13/25 Price Changed $2,500,000 -7.4% $863 / Sq Ft
09/28/2025 09/28/25 Price Changed $2,699,000 -5.3% $932 / Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Price Changed $2,850,000 -8.1% $984 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $3,100,000 -- $1,070 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,600,000 Chicago Title Co Salinas
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,150,500 Chicago Title Company
Trustee Deed $1,289,878 Accommodation
Grant Deed $2,050,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,435,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $956,000 No Value Available
Closed $179,000 No Value Available
Closed $200,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82014583

MLSListings

APN: 001-741-029-000

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