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Last sold for $300,000 on Nov 28, 2000

557 WAVE ST

MONTEREY, CA 93940
21
Beds
21
Baths
16,897 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
88
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Nov 28, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$40,583 (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.$3,295,630 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$452,044
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,843,586
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,231,011

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.
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.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyMONTEREY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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(3)

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.

H
Monterey High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Monte VistaB+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.6 mi

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

557 Wave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in New Monterey
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in New Monterey
  • Newer than 96% of homes in New Monterey

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 area16,897 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,578 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 557 Wave St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew MontereyMonterey 93940Monterey County
Living areabigger than16,897 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac88% of homes54% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than200496% of homes96% of homes91% of homes

About 557 Wave St

When did 557 Wave St, Monterey, CA last sell?

557 Wave St, Monterey, CA last sold on Nov 28, 2000 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 557 Wave St, Monterey, CA?

557 Wave St, Monterey, CA has 21 bedrooms, 21 bathrooms, 16,897 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 557 Wave St, Monterey, CA built?

557 Wave St, Monterey, CA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 557 Wave St, Monterey, CA?

557 Wave St, Monterey, CA is assigned to Monterey High School (high), rated B; 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 557 Wave St, Monterey, CA compare to other homes in Monterey 93940?

Among the 9,309 homes in Monterey 93940, it is bigger than almost all of them (16,897 ft² against a typical 1,578 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2004 against a typical 1963). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 557 Wave St, Monterey, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Wave St, Monterey, CA was $40,583. The county assessed it at $3,295,630.

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