Is Old Town, Monterey, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Old Town, Monterey, CA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Would people walk alone at night in Old Town, Monterey, CA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Old Town, Monterey, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Old Town, Monterey, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is there wildlife in Old Town, Monterey, CA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say there's wildlife

Is Old Town, Monterey, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Old Town, Monterey, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Old Town, Monterey, CA?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Old Town, Monterey, CA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say parking is easy

Are neighbors friendly in Old Town, Monterey, CA?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Old Town, Monterey, CA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Old Town, Monterey, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Old Town, Monterey, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in Old Town, Monterey, CA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say kids play outside

Are there community events in Old Town, Monterey, CA?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

281 Clay St
Monterey, CA 93940

Old Town

1 Bed
1 Bath
546 sqft

$813,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jun 30, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $4,840/mo*

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$813,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jun 30, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $4,840/mo*

Refinance Your Home

1 Bed

1 Bath

546 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This is your opportunity to own a small piece of Old Monterey Charm. this very cute and cozy home is just awaiting your furniture and decor. Quaint private backyard with porch and single car garage. Located just 5 blocks from downtown Monterey ,the Wharf,Cannery row and walking trails. 4 blocks to Middlebury Institute(grad school) This property won't last in this desirable old Monterey locale. a Must SEE Modern kitchen and bath with liv. room with cathedral ceilings.

281 Clay St, Monterey, CA 93940 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 546 sqft single-family home in Old Town, built in 1964. It last sold for $561,500 on Apr 14, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $813,300, with a rent estimate of $2,385/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 281 Clay St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1964Year Updated: 1964
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1785 sqft

Price History for 281 Clay St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/14/2017	$561,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/14/2017 Contract Date 04/10/2017 County Transfer Tax $618 Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/13/2017	$599,000	Pending	Agent Provided

03/06/2017	$599,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $20,500 (-3%)
03/01/2017	$619,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/18/2002	$200,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/18/2002 Contract Date 01/15/2002 County Transfer Tax $220 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Monterey

Last updated May 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$7,642
Assessment	$651,664

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 281 Clay St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
518 Cortes St, Monterey, CA	0.77	Single-Family Home	$792,000	03/17/26	2	1	628
167 El Dorado St, Monterey, CA	0.80	Single-Family Home	$760,000	02/26/26	1	0.5	912
1028 W Franklin St, Monterey, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$1,425,000	09/10/25	2	2	1,242
957 Johnson St, Monterey, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$775,000	05/15/26	4	2	1,420
1099 David Ave, Monterey, CA	0.88	Single-Family Home	$813,500	06/30/26	2	1	636
898 W Franklin Street, Monterey, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$960,000	01/22/26	5	2	1,835
515 13th St, Pacific Grove, CA	1.23	Single-Family Home	$875,000	03/13/26	1	1	738
926 Roosevelt St, Monterey, CA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$1,048,000	02/25/26	3	2	1,532
682 Lyndon St, Monterey, CA	0.76	Single-Family Home	$765,000	11/05/25	2	1	913
414 Sinex Ave, Pacific Grove, CA	1.10	Single-Family Home	$792,000	11/24/25	1	1	560

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FOR SALE
$795,000
2 bd
1 ba
994 sqft
318 Clay St,
Monterey, CA 93940
Fred Meng DRE #01481286, DREIM
OFF MARKET
Est. $966,500
2 bd
1 ba
968 sqft
241 Clay St,
Monterey, CA 93940
SOLD
SEP 19, 2025
$1,425,000
5 bd
3.5 ba
1,975 sqft
338 Watson St,
Monterey, CA 93940
SOLD
MAY 5, 2026
$1,525,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,240 sqft
936 Wainwright St,
Monterey, CA 93940
SOLD
JAN 22, 2026
$960,000
5 bd
2 ba
1,835 sqft
898 W Franklin Street,
Monterey, CA 93940
Genstone Inc,
FOR SALE
3D VIEW
$1,649,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,707 sqft
541 & 539 W Franklin St,
Monterey, CA 93940
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,268,400
2 bd
2 ba
1,852 sqft
952 Hellam St,
Monterey, CA 93940
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,516,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,644 sqft
955 Margaret St,
Monterey, CA 93940
SOLD
APR 29, 2026
$1,737,000
3 bd
4 ba
3,346 sqft
291 Watson St,
Monterey, CA 93940
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,380,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,869 sqft
901 W Franklin St,
Monterey, CA 93940
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,193,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,400 sqft
343 Watson St,
Monterey, CA 93940
OFF MARKET
Est. $835,500
2 bd
2 ba
854 sqft
402 Watson St #5,
Monterey, CA 93940

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Old Town

At least 20 Trulia users voted on each feature.

87 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say car is needed
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
80 % Say there are sidewalks
77 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
71 % Say there's wildlife
71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
62 % Say there's holiday spirit
57 % Say yards are well-kept
55 % Say parking is easy
51 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say streets are well-lit
48 % Say it's quiet
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
33 % Say kids play outside
30 % Say there are community events

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Resident
5y ago
"Everything is within walking distance I actually can get by without a car although I have one. My commute time is 10 minutes or less"
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Felicia M.
Visitor
5y ago
"You see dogs walking with their owners all the time. And most owners are conscientious about picking up the poop left by their dogs. Monterey is a dog-friendly community. "
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Felicia M.
Resident
5y ago
"I see many people walk their dogs in the neighborhood. I love dogs and put up a “Pick up your puppy’s poop, please”. Most owners pick up their dog’s poop which I’m grateful for. "
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Felicia M.
Visitor
6y ago
"Large park within walking distance. Lots of people walk their dogs around El Estero Park. Also near the beach and the Recreation Trail. "
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Mcurtinsax
Resident
6y ago
"This is Old Town Monterey. Spaghetti Hill, settled by Italian fishermen whose founding families ply their trade to this day. The Defense Language Institute above. The small downtown below. The original capital of California. Lots of history and events. Big Sur,Pinnacles, etc. This is Steinbeck country. If you can afford it, it’s great."
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Mcurtinsax
Visitor
6y ago
"My daughter lives with her husband and my ex-wife lives in Sonoma near Morton’s pool. I live in Monterey which is a beautiful area but gets crowded all summer (and much of the rest of the year) with tourists for the many events they offer. When I came out to visit, the older houses and natural areas made me decide to commit to moving out here."
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Theresa O.
Visitor
7y ago
"Close to the wharf and ocean and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Close to exceptional hike and bike trails. Multitude of cultural events —Arts."
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Fzaidi786
Resident
8y ago
"I love Monterey. It is a beautiful beach town. Grocery n other stuff is so accessible. There is not a lot traffic. "
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Warrenthek
13y ago
"I have lived here for several years. Walking access to downtown Monterey is excellent. Good quiet neighborhood. MIIS students love the proximity to the Institute."
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