Shirley Temples Wedding Hideaway; A Restored California Adobe Ranch in Aguajito Oaks.
Tucked beneath a canopy of majestic oaks, this enchanting California adobe ranch offers a rare blend of timeless charm and Old Hollywood allure.
Originally built in 1940 and featured on the cover of *Sunset Magazine* in 1941, the residence reflects an era of thoughtful design and enduring craftsmanship. The property is referenced in Child Star: An Autobiography as the setting for the wedding of Shirley Temple, adding a layer of Old Hollywood history and romance.
A gracious living room with original hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace anchors the home, while natural light fills each space. Multiple rooms open to inviting porches and a beautifully enclosed garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. The homes adobe construction and tile roof help maintain a naturally consistent interior temperature, complemented by a new heating system and often eliminating the need for air conditioning.
Configured as two bedrooms with flexibility for a third, the home also includes a formal dining room and a separate family room. Ideally located near Del Monte Golf Course, this peaceful, sun-filled setting offers both privacy and proximity to Montereys coastal lifestyle.
For sale
$2,450,000
150 Littlefield Rd, Monterey, CA 93940
3beds
2,180sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
0.41 Acres Lot
$2,311,100 Zestimate®
$1,124/sqft
$65/mo HOA
What's special
Adobe constructionWood-burning fireplaceMajestic oaksEnchanting california adobe ranchSeparate family roomFormal dining roomTile roof
- 55 days |
- 5,386 |
- 193 |
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Listed by:
David O'Neil 01503775 831-877-0389,
Sotheby’s International Realty 831-624-1566
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82043282
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, PrimarySuiteRetreat2plus, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus, PrimaryBedroom2plus, GroundFloorPrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, SunkenGardenTub, TubinPrimaryBedroom, FullonGroundFloor, OversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastRoom, DiningArea, DiningAreainLivingRoom, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Range Hood, Built In Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings, Wet Bar, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,180
- Total interior livable area: 2,180 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Courtyard
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 101053006000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Adobe
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $778 annually
Location
- Region: Monterey
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,124/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,920,785
- Annual tax amount: $21,940
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Estimated market value
$2,311,100
$2.20M - $2.43M
$5,631/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,450,000+35.4%$1,124/sqft |
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| 5/31/2022 | Sold | $1,810,000+39.8%$830/sqft |
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| 5/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$594/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,940 +8.1% | $1,920,785 +2% |
| 2024 | $20,302 +1.3% | $1,883,124 +2% |
| 2023 | $20,045 +578.5% | $1,846,200 +601.9% |
| 2022 | $2,954 +1.5% | $263,014 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,912 +3.8% | $257,857 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,805 -4.4% | $255,214 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,934 +4% | $250,211 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,822 +7.6% | $245,306 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,621 +1.8% | $240,497 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,575 +1.4% | $235,783 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,538 +1.7% | $232,242 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,496 | $227,693 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $222,221 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $217,865 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $216,237 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $216,752 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $212,503 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $208,337 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $204,253 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $200,249 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $196,323 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $192,726 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $188,948 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,799 | $185,244 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $181,612 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Aguajito Oaks
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10La Mesa Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Monterey High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: MontereyPeninsulaUnified
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- California
- Monterey County
- Monterey
- 93940
- Aguajito Oaks
- 150 Littlefield Rd





