Downtown/Fisherman Wharf
The Downtown/Fisherman Wharf neighborhood of Monterey is home to coastal beach town living with sandy dunes and the sapphire blue Monterey Bay providing a perfect backdrop for your life on the Monterey Peninsula. Homes located in the Del Monte Beach Townhome complex on La Playa Street offer spectacular views and the beach is footsteps away. You will feel as if you are truly on vacation as you take in the stellar views and breathe the fresh ocean breezes. The area is also comprised of single family homes surrounding the beautiful El Estero Lake and Park where you can spend time in a paddle boat, feeding the birds, napping in the green grass or taking the kids to the extensive play area at Dennis the Mennace Park. The neighborhood is bordered by Pacific Street to the west, the Monterey State Beach shoreline to the north, Camino Aguajito to the east and Fremont Street to the south.
The neighborhood has a vibrant downtown which is balanced by the rich character and history of canneries of yesterday, active fishing fleets of today and the beauty of the beaches and unique Monterey Bay. For the baseball enthusiast young and old, Jack’s Park offers batting cages and well-maintained ball fields. Monterey is full of history and in this neighborhood you will find three cemeteries, San Carlos, Saint John’s and El Encinal. San Carlos dates back to 1834 and is the resting place of many of the founding members of the Monterey Community. There are numerous businesses in the area, a harbor, and an abundance of restaurants located downtown and along the wharf as well as a number of hotels. Residents are part of the Monterey Unified School District and Monterey Peninsula College, a community college is in close proximity. Fisherman’s Wharf offers a number of good restaurants for local seafood fresh off the boats and is a fun place to experience the sights and sounds and entertain visiting family and friends. Nearby Cannery Row delights visitors and locals alike with a festive atmosphere of food, fun and of course the treasured Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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Historical Market Information
2022
3 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2022. The most expensive home to sell was a 6 bedroom, 3 bath home with 2,837 SqFt of living space which includes 3 different homes that were spread out over a 11,699 SqFt lot and sold for 1.965 Million. The least expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse with 1,156 SqFt of living space and sold for 1.349 Million.
2021
6 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2021. The most expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse with 1,356 SqFt of living space and sold for 1.46 Million. The least expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with 628 SqFt of living space on a 1,400 SqFt lot and sold for 644k.
2020
5 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2020. The most expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse with 1,500 SqFt of living space and sold off-market for 1.325 Million. The least expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with 805 SqFt of living space on a 2,178 SqFt lot and sold for 691K.
2019
4 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2019. The most expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, Ocean front townhouse with 1,426 SqFt of living space and sold for 1.595 Million. The least expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with 960 SqFt of living space on a 4,940 SqFt lot and sold for 769K.
2018
4 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2018. The most expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse that had 1,156 SqFt of living space and sold for 799K. The least expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with 750 SqFt of living space on a 2,178 SqFt lot and sold for 646K.
2017
4 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2017. The most expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse with 1,393 SqFt of living space and sold for 1.65 Million. The least expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home that needed a little TLC with 960 SqFt of living space on a 4,940 SqFt lot and sold for 635K.
2016
2 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2016. The most expensive home to sell was a Ocean view townhouse with 1,377 SqFt of living space and sold for 1.499 Million. The least expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse with 1,156 SqFt of living space and sold for 1.1 Million.
2015
3 home sold in this neighborhood in 2015. The most expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, remodeled townhouse in the Del Monte Townhomes community, this unit is front line with Ocean views and sold for 930K. The least expensive home to sell was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath fixer with 1,240 SqFt of living space on a 6,400 SqFt and sold for 536K.
2014
1 home sold in this neighborhood 2014, it was a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse with 1,240 SqFt of living space and sold for 885K.
2013
In 2013, 5 homes sold in this neighborhood. The most expensive home that sold was a 1,377 SqFt Ocean view townhouse which sold for 1.377 million. The least expensive home that sold was a 625 SqFt bungalow which sold for 300K.
2012
In 2012, 2 homes sold in this neighborhood. The most expensive that sold was a 2 bedroom 3 bath townhome on Del Monte Beach with 1,156 SqFt of living space and sold for 793K. The least expensive home that sold was a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home and with 951 SqFt of living space and sold for 356K.
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To live in Downtown/Fisherman’s Wharf is to experience the uniquely beautiful and richly colorful city of Monterey from an active and centrally located neighborhood. From the classic sailboats and sleek yachts in the harbor to the bustling Cannery Row to the tranquility of an evening spent watching the sunset reflect upon the bay, it is no wonder people travel far and wide for the opportunity to experience Monterey. Your downtown location allows for easy access to museums, shopping, and dining within walking distance of your home. There are a number of great golf courses to enjoy right in Monterey including Del Monte, Monterey Pines, Blackhorse & Bayonet. And for a world renowned golfing experience, Pebble Beach is just a 10 minute drive away where you can play some of the most scenic and challenging courses a golfer could dream of including the Links at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, Poppy Hills, Spyglass and the exclusive Cypress Point. For outdoor activities, living in this neighborhood is unbeatable with cycling, jogging, kayaking, surfing and more outside your front door. What a spectacular and special community to call home!
