Perched atop a scenic hill in Morro Bay, this inviting single-level coastal retreat offers sweeping panoramic ocean views from Morro Bay to Cayucos. This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath 2 car garage home blends relaxed coastal living with warmth, privacy, and convenience.
The large primary suite features a cozy sitting area, and an en-suite bath complete with a large jetted soaking tub. The oversized guest bedroom also includes a sitting area, and the guest bathroom offers dual sinks and a walk-in shower.
The open and welcoming living room is perfect for relaxing after a day on the coast, featuring a gas fireplace, and a comfortable seating area for entertaining. Ceiling fans throughout the home provide added comfort year-round.
The generously sized, fully equipped kitchen is ideal for extended stays and includes an adjacent laundry room for convenience. This home captures the charm and character of California’s Central Coast.
Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with a charming, enclosed patio featuring a spacious outdoor patio perfectly positioned for unforgettable sunsets and ocean breezes.
Additional amenities include off-street driveway parking, easy one-step entry, and a unique street-to-street lot offering both privacy and accessibility. Located just minutes from beaches, shops, restaurants, and coastal adventures, this peaceful hilltop retreat is the perfect home away from home in beautiful Morro Bay.
For sale
Listed by: Horizon Realty & Property Mgt
$1,189,000
489 Sunset Ct, Morro Bay, CA 93442
2beds
1,986sqft
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
7,650 Square Feet Lot
$1,132,100 Zestimate®
$599/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceOff-street driveway parkingCharming enclosed patioAdjacent laundry roomLarge primary suite
- 5 days |
- 1,185 |
- 62 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing Provided by:
Lorraine Sterkel DRE #00648760 805-440-6853,
Horizon Realty & Property Mgt
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SC26110330
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters, Bar, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,986 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway Level, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Coastline, Ocean, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Coastline,Ocean,Water
Lot
- Size: 7,650 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 068321003
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Assessment(s)
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Rural
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: North Morro Bay (820)
Location
- Region: Morro Bay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $599/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $826,113
- Annual tax amount: $9,106
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,132,100
$1.08M - $1.19M
$4,025/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,189,000+85.8%$599/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SC26110330 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2009 | Sold | $640,000-14.7%$322/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2009 | Listing removed | $750,000$378/sqft |
Source: Bay Osos Brokers #155007 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2009 | Listed for sale | $750,000+106.9%$378/sqft |
Source: Bay Osos Brokers #155007 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2004 | Sold | $362,500-21.7%$183/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2001 | Sold | $463,000+36.4%$233/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2000 | Sold | $339,500$171/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,106 +1.7% | $826,113 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,951 +1.8% | $809,915 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,789 +6.7% | $794,035 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,238 +1.6% | $778,467 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,107 +1.8% | $763,204 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $7,967 +2.2% | $750,000 +3.2% |
| 2019 | $7,795 +3% | $727,000 +3% |
| 2018 | $7,570 | $706,000 |
| 2017 | $7,570 +7.1% | $706,000 +7.1% |
| 2016 | $7,066 | $659,000 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $7,066 +19.3% | $626,000 +6.1% |
| 2014 | $5,924 | $590,000 +7.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $548,000 -9.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $604,000 -5.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $640,000 +15% |
| 2009 | -- | $556,504 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $545,593 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $534,896 -6.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $572,220 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $561,000 +16.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $481,076 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $472,260 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $463,000 +36.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $339,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 93442
Nearby schools
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- 6/10Del Mar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Los Osos Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.4 mi
- 8/10Morro Bay High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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