Oak Grove
The neighborhood of Oak Grove in Monterey is the perfect spot for water lovers as it is bordered to the north by Del Monte Avenue, just across the street from the Monterey State Beach. To the west the neighborhood is bordered by Lake El Estero, a beautiful and serene lake for paddle boating and relaxing on the surrounding lush green grass. Sloat Avenue borders the neighborhood to the east and to the south you will find the convenience of Hwy 1 which will take you south to Carmel and Big Sur or north to Seaside and Marina. The streets in Oak Grove are numbered from 1st Street to 10th Street in ascending order, as they move away from the shoreline. They are intersected by two main streets, Ocean Avenue and Park Avenue. The neighborhood is safe, well-maintained and belongs to the Monterey Unified School District making it a desirable locale for families.
Homes in Oak Grove offer affordability and value especially in light of the neighborhood’s central location with accessibility to the ocean, lakes and parks. Click here to view all homes for sale in the Oak Grove neighborhood. To view all available Monterey real estate, click here.
Historical Market Information
2022
Only 1 home sold in this neighborhood in 2022. A duplex with 2 bedroom, 1 bath main house with 941 SqFt of living space and a 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage in the back with 422 SqFt of living space on a 4,000 SqFt lot and sold for 1.113 Million.
2021
5 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2021. The most expensive home to sell was a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 2,178 SqFt on a 3,999 SqFt lot and sold for 1.118 Million. The least expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 1.5 turn-key condo with 1,178 SqFt of living space and sold for 675K.
2020
4 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2020. The most expensive home to sell was a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with the primary suite located upstairs, 1,599 SqFt of living space on a 4,000 SqFt lot and sold for 895K. The least expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1,125 SqFt of living space on a 3,360 SqFt lot and sold for 767K.
2019
5 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2019. The most expensive home to sell was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath mid-century home with 1,799 SqFt of living space on a 4,792 SqFt lot and sold for 805k. The least expensive home to sell was a 4 bedroom, 2 bath fixer with 1,891 SqFt of living space on a 4,000 SqFt lot and sold for 592K.
2018
12 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2018. The most expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with 2,598 SqFt of living space on a 4,792 SqFt lot, the sale includes a 1,655 SqFt commercial building and sold for 895K. The least expensive home to sell was a 1 bedroom, 1 bath craftsman-style bungalow with 800 SqFt of living space on a 4,000 SqFt lot and sold for 490K.
2017
5 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2017. The most expensive home to sell was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1,950 SqFt of living space plus a lap pool on a 6,860 SqFt lot and sold for 970K. The least expensive home that sold was a bank-owned property with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,054 SqFt of living space on a 3,750 SqFt lot and sold for 437K.
2016
4 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2016. The most expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage with 999 SqFt of living space on a 5,001 SqFt lot and sold for 580K. The least expensive home to sell was a 3 bedroom, 1 bath fixer located 1 block from the beach, featuring 984 SqFt of living space on a 2,910 SqFt lot and sold for 450K.
2015
12 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2015. The most expensive home to sell was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1,919 SqFt of living space plus a lap pool on a 6,800 SqFt lot and sold for 895K. The least expensive home to sell was a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with 1,380 SqFt of living space and sold for 399K.
2014
10 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2014. The most expensive home was a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with 1,766 Sqft on a 4,000 Sqft lot that sold for 800K. The least expensive home sold was a 1,500 SqFt home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on 4,000 SqFt of land, which sold for 325K.
2013
3 homes sold in this neighborhood in 2013. The most expensive home that sold was a 1,900 SqFt home on 6,800 SqFt lot, which sold for 780K. The least expensive home sold was a 1,500 SqFt home on 4,000 SqFt of land, which sold for 545K.
2012
In 2012 there was just one sale in this neighborhood. Selling for 409K this home had 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, 999 SqFt of living space and was situated on a 5,000 SqFt lot.
For a detailed analysis of Monterey real estate, check out our monthly Community Market Reports. To be a homeowner in Oak Grove is to enjoy life in a traditional neighborhood in the unique and beautiful coastal city of Monterey. Your opportunities for world class dining, shopping, sports and recreation along the Peninsula are truly limitless. Golfers in particular will cherish their proximity to superb golf courses, one of which is just south across the highway at Del Monte. Del Monte is one of the nation’s oldest golf courses and is part of the Pebble Beach family of courses. With a sunny location and park-like greens, it is a local favorite. For golfing along the dramatic coastline you don’t need to venture far to find yourself in the beauty of Pebble Beach. Here you can tee off like the pros and play Spyglass, The Links at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, Poppy Hills among other private courses including the exclusive Cypress Point and Monterey Peninsula Country Club.
Having the luxury of being walking distance to the Monterey Coastal Trail, as a resident of Oak Grove you can enjoy miles of paved paths perfectly designed for cycling, jogging and walking while taking in the spectacular sights along the coast. For dining, shopping, entertaining friends and family or visiting the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, you are just 2 miles away from Cannery Row. Old Town Monterey and the Lighthouse District offer additional opportunities for dining, catching a movie, visiting a museum or simply sight-seeing. For everyday conveniences you are near Del Monte Shopping Center, a sprawling outdoor shopping center with department stores, eateries and boutiques. There is also a Whole Foods there for convenient grocery shopping or picking up a healthy meal on your way home from the office.
Perhaps the best part of living in Oak Grove will be the memories you will create living on the Monterey Peninsula. With unsurpassed beauty and character it is a city you will embrace calling home for years and generations to come.
