Classic Old Monterey charm meets beautifully restored comfort at 537 Larkin Street offering 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, approximately 1,125 square feet. Impeccably maintained, this inviting home showcases a Carmel stone fireplace, soaring 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, Italian porcelain tile in the bathrooms, and granite finishes in the gourmet kitchen. A downstairs bonus room offers flexible space for games, movie nights, a home office, or guests, while an outdoor shower is perfect after a day at the beach. Located in the heart of historic Old Monterey, the home offers an exceptional walkable lifestyle near Fishermans Wharf, downtown dining, cafes, waterfront trails, museums, parks, and Montereys vibrant cultural district. Enjoy morning coffee nearby, sunset strolls along Monterey Bay, and convenient access to Pacific Grove, Cannery Row, Carmel, and Pebble Beach. Coastal charm, timeless character, and everyday convenience come together in one truly special home-- come experience it for yourself!
For sale
$1,242,700
537 Larkin St, Monterey, CA 93940
2beds
1,125sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1920
3,330 Square Feet Lot
$1,158,700 Zestimate®
$1,105/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 9 days
- 1,839
- 91
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
J.R. Rouse Properties Group 70010296 831-218-5738,
Sotheby’s International Realty 831-372-7700
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82057338
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Office
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1, StallShower
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,125
- Total interior livable area: 1,125 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 3,330 Square Feet
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 001521026000
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Monterey
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,105/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $832,762
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$1,158,700
$1.10M - $1.22M
$3,771/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,242,700+96.5%$1,105/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82057338 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2010 | Sold | $632,500-6.3%$562/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2003 | Sold | $675,000$600/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $832,762 +2% |
| 2025 | $9,509 +8.2% | $816,434 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,790 +2.5% | $800,426 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,572 +1.4% | $784,732 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,454 +1.5% | $769,346 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,331 +3.9% | $754,261 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,016 -4.7% | $746,528 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,413 +4.2% | $731,891 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,076 +13.3% | $717,541 +7.1% |
| 2017 | $7,127 +1.9% | $670,000 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $6,991 +35.7% | $656,000 +12.9% |
| 2015 | $5,152 | $581,000 +21% |
| 2014 | $5,152 | $480,000 -5.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $510,000 -12.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $580,000 +8.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $534,638 +1031.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $47,244 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $46,318 +2% |
| 2001 | $416 | $45,410 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $44,520 |
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Neighborhood: Old Town
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: MontereyPeninsulaUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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