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Last sold for $600,000 on May 10, 2000

509 FOREST AVE

PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,840 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.
3,840 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
20
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
5
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.$600,000 · May 10, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,394 (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.$959,265 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$553,844
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$405,421
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$940,481

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.10
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
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.
26
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.Apartments (Generic)
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.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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(9)

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.

E
Robert Down Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Pacific Grove Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Pacific Grove High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Pacific Grove Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93950These 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.140
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.359

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,126
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,112 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,934
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$139,453
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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

509 Forest Ave 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Third Addition
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Monterey County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Third Addition

How it measures up in Pacific Grove 93950

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pacific Grove 93950.

Living area2,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,476 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size3,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 509 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThird AdditionPacific Grove 93950Monterey County
Living areabigger than2,840 ft²97% of homes94% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,840 ft²64% of homes25% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than196281% of homes74% of homes36% of homes

About 509 Forest Ave

When did 509 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA last sell?

509 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA last sold on May 10, 2000 for $600,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 509 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA?

509 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,840 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 509 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA built?

509 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 509 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA?

509 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA is assigned to Robert Down Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Pacific Grove Middle School (middle), rated A; Pacific Grove High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Pacific Grove Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA compare to other homes in Pacific Grove 93950?

Among the 5,702 homes in Pacific Grove 93950, it is bigger than 94% of them (2,840 ft² against a typical 1,476 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (3,840 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1962 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 509 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA was $10,394. The county assessed it at $959,265.

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