$1,242,700
OPEN SAT 11AM - 1PM

537 Larkin St Monterey, CA 93940

Old Town Neighborhood

Estimated payment $7,622/month

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,125 Sq Ft
$1,105 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Granite Countertops
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Wine Refrigerator

About This Home

Classic Old Monterey charm meets beautifully restored comfort at 537 Larkin Street. Impeccably maintained, this inviting home showcases a Carmel stone fireplace, soaring 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, Italian porcelain tile in the bathrooms, and granite finishes in the gourmet kitchen. A downstairs bonus room offers flexible space for games, movie nights, a home office, or guests, while an outdoor shower is perfect after a day at the beach. Located in the heart of historic Old Monterey, the home offers an exceptional walkable lifestyle near Fishermans Wharf, downtown dining, cafes, waterfront trails, museums, parks, and Montereys vibrant cultural district. Enjoy morning coffee nearby, sunset strolls along Monterey Bay, and convenient access to Pacific Grove, Cannery Row, Carmel, and Pebble Beach. Coastal charm, timeless character, and everyday convenience come together in one truly special home-- come experience it for yourself!

Listing Agent

J.R. Rouse Properties Group

Sotheby’s International Realty License #70010296 Listed on: 08/18/2026

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Mostly Level
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,125 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-521-026-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

3,311 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage, Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1125
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1125
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street
  • Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 001-521-026-000
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3330.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3330.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Monterey Peninsula Unified

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Home Values in the Area

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Average Home Value in this Area

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Tax History

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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
2026 $9,509 $832,762 $526,650 $306,112
2025 $8,790 $816,434 $516,324 $300,110
2024 $8,790 $800,426 $506,200 $294,226
2023 $8,572 $784,732 $496,275 $288,457
2022 $8,454 $769,346 $486,545 $282,801
2021 $8,331 $754,261 $477,005 $277,256
2020 $8,016 $746,528 $472,114 $274,414
2019 $8,413 $731,891 $462,857 $269,034
2018 $8,076 $717,541 $453,782 $263,759
2017 $7,127 $670,000 $424,000 $246,000
2016 $6,991 $656,000 $415,000 $241,000
2015 $6,205 $581,000 $367,000 $214,000
2014 $5,152 $480,000 $304,000 $176,000
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/18/2026 08/18/26 For Sale $1,242,700 -- $1,105 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $632,500 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $675,000 Stewart Title
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $332,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $540,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $67,500 No Value Available
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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82057338

MLSListings

APN: 001-521-026-000

California Monterey County Monterey 93940 Old Town

537 Larkin St, Monterey, CA

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