SoldForeclosure75d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
898 W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA, 93940 • Old Town • Monterey County
$960,000
$523/sqft
5Beds
2Baths
1,835Sqft
0.08 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
1 Fireplace
Brick · Wood Burning
1-Car Garage
Detached
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Market activity
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75 days on market
Established listing
$523/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1920 · Historic
This property offers a rare opportunity to create the home of your dreams from the ground up. Set in a highly desirable downtown location, this blank canvas invites your vision, creativity, and design. Just moments from the vibrant Alvarado Street shops, iconic Fisherman's Wharf, and the esteemed MIIS, the setting alone provides endless inspiration. With its prime location and limitless potential, this property is ready to be transformed into your dream home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,949/month
Principal & Interest$4,669
Property Tax$960
Insurance$320
Down payment20% ($192,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.13% rate · 30yr fixed · $768,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1920
HeatingNone
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot3,598 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1920
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNone
CoolingNone
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached
Garage1 spaces
Fireplaces1
Lot3,598 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodOld Town
Annual tax$10,906
Parcel001371001000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Laundry
Inside Room
Fireplace
Brick
Wood Burning
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Available
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBathroom
MainDining Room
MainFamily Room
MainKitchen
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market75
Est. rent$3,534/mo
Tax rate1.10%
Price/sqft$523
On marketDec 3, 2025
PostedDec 4, 2025
Last sold$960,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedFeb 19, 2026
Tour days6
Views41
How are the schools in Monterey?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Monterey, CA, 93940
Price history
30 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 22, 2026Sold$960,000$523BAREIS
Oct 2, 2025Sold$1,216,099$663Public Record
Jun 13, 2023Sold$830,000$452MLSListings Inc
Jun 2, 2023Contingent$859,000$468MLSListings Inc
May 17, 2023Price Change$859,000$468MLSListings Inc
May 15, 2023Listed For Sale$899,000$490MLSListings Inc
May 10, 2023Contingent$899,000$490MLSListings Inc
May 9, 2023Listed For Sale$899,000$490MLSListings Inc
Apr 27, 2023Contingent$899,000$490MLSListings Inc
Apr 12, 2023Price Change$899,000$490MLSListings Inc
Mar 27, 2023Price Change$909,000$495MLSListings Inc
Mar 14, 2023Price Change$929,000$506MLSListings Inc
Mar 6, 2023Listed For Sale$945,000$515MLSListings Inc
Feb 26, 2023Listing Removed——MLSListings Inc
Feb 17, 2023Listed For Sale$945,000$515MLSListings Inc
May 6, 2022Sold$775,000$422Public Record
Mar 18, 2020Listing Removed——Auction.com
Dec 7, 2019Price Change$881,557$480Auction.com
Dec 3, 2019Price Change$783,962$427Auction.com
Dec 2, 2019Price Change$784,183$427Auction.com
Dec 1, 2019Price Change$784,860$428Auction.com
Nov 29, 2019Price Change$786,271$428Auction.com
Nov 26, 2019Price Change$785,987$428Auction.com
Nov 20, 2019Price Change$782,779$427Auction.com
Nov 18, 2019Price Change$782,210$426Auction.com
Nov 16, 2019Price Change$774,490$422Auction.com
Nov 12, 2019Price Change$772,517$421Auction.com
Nov 10, 2019Price Change$772,280$421Auction.com
Nov 9, 2019Listed For Sale$772,158$421Auction.com
Jul 25, 2008Sold$515,713$281Public Record
Sold$960,000
Jan 22, 2026•$523/sqft•BAREIS
Sold$1,216,099
Oct 2, 2025•$663/sqft•Public Record
Sold$830,000
Jun 13, 2023•$452/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Contingent$859,000
Jun 2, 2023•$468/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$859,000
May 17, 2023•$468/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$899,000
May 15, 2023•$490/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Contingent$899,000
May 10, 2023•$490/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$899,000
May 9, 2023•$490/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Contingent$899,000
Apr 27, 2023•$490/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$899,000
Apr 12, 2023•$490/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$909,000
Mar 27, 2023•$495/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$929,000
Mar 14, 2023•$506/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$945,000
Mar 6, 2023•$515/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listing Removed—
Feb 26, 2023•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$945,000
Feb 17, 2023•$515/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Sold$775,000
May 6, 2022•$422/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed—
Mar 18, 20200•Auction.com
Price Change$881,557
Dec 7, 2019•$480/sqft•Auction.com
Price Change$783,962
Dec 3, 2019•$427/sqft•Auction.com
Price Change$784,183
Dec 2, 2019•$427/sqft•Auction.com
Price Change$784,860
Dec 1, 2019•$428/sqft•Auction.com
Price Change$786,271
Nov 29, 2019•$428/sqft•Auction.com
Price Change$785,987
Nov 26, 2019•$428/sqft•Auction.com
Price Change$782,779
Nov 20, 2019•$427/sqft•Auction.com
Price Change$782,210
Nov 18, 2019•$426/sqft•Auction.com
Price Change$774,490
Nov 16, 2019•$422/sqft•Auction.com
Price Change$772,517
Nov 12, 2019•$421/sqft•Auction.com
Price Change$772,280
Nov 10, 2019•$421/sqft•Auction.com
Listed For Sale$772,158
Nov 9, 2019•$421/sqft•Auction.com
Sold$515,713
Jul 25, 2008•$281/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$10,906$863,532
Apr 8, 2024$9,617$846,600
Apr 8, 2023$6,796$618,865
Apr 8, 2022$7,085$606,731
Apr 8, 2021$7,126$594,836
Apr 8, 2020$6,731$588,738
Apr 8, 2019$6,590$577,195
Apr 8, 2018$6,884$565,878
Apr 8, 2017$6,401$554,783
Apr 8, 2016$6,284$543,906
Apr 8, 2015$5,995$535,737
Apr 8, 2014$5,995$525,243
Apr 8, 2012—$512,619
Apr 8, 2011—$502,569
Apr 8, 2010—$498,814
Apr 8, 2009—$500,000
Apr 8, 2008—$265,994
Apr 8, 2007—$260,779
Apr 8, 2006—$255,667
Apr 8, 2005—$250,655
Apr 8, 2004—$245,741
Apr 8, 2003—$241,238
Apr 8, 2002—$236,509
Apr 8, 2001$2,336$231,872
Apr 8, 2000—$227,326
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Monterey, CA • Monterey County
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Nearby zip codes
939239394093942939439394493955
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