Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $545,000 on Sep 3, 2003
478 MONROE ST
MONTEREY, CA 93940
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,841 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$545,000 · Sep 3, 2003
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,975 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$774,885 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$426,542
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$348,343
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$759,692
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.13
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
26
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
13
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
25
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
1
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
CountyMONTEREY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(4)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
District: Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 93940These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.355
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,837
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,156 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$110,487
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$138,191
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.79%
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How this home compares
478 Monroe St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Old Town
- Older than 95% of homes in Monterey County
How it measures up in Monterey 93940
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Monterey 93940.
Living area1,841 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,582 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 62% of homes nearby
Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger
Bigger than 44% of homes nearby
Year built1930
OlderTypical 1962Newer
Newer than 9% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Old Town | Monterey 93940 | Monterey County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,841 ft² | 56% of homes | 62% of homes | 63% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.15 ac | 70% of homes | 44% of homes | 44% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1930 | 30% of homes | 9% of homes | 5% of homes |
About 478 Monroe St
When did 478 Monroe St, Monterey, CA last sell?
478 Monroe St, Monterey, CA last sold on Sep 3, 2003 for $545,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 478 Monroe St, Monterey, CA?
478 Monroe St, Monterey, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,841 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.
When was 478 Monroe St, Monterey, CA built?
478 Monroe St, Monterey, CA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 478 Monroe St, Monterey, CA?
478 Monroe St, Monterey, CA is assigned to Monterey High School (high), rated A; Monte Vista (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 478 Monroe St, Monterey, CA compare to other homes in Monterey 93940?
Among the 9,315 homes in Monterey 93940, it is bigger than 62% of them (1,841 ft² against a typical 1,582 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1930 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 478 Monroe St, Monterey, CA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Monroe St, Monterey, CA was $8,975. The county assessed it at $774,885.
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