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600 Martin St, Monterey, CA 93940

$2,223,000

Last sold 08/29/2025 for $2.2M

6
bed
4.5
bath
4,579
Sqft ($480/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 600 Martin St

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1895

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 0.34 Acre

Movoto estimate

Parking 2 garage spaces

Property description

Welcome to 600 Martin Street, a historic treasure located in the heart of Monterey. Originally built in 1895, and once the summer vacation lodge of President Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou Henry, this timeless home is rich in history and classic beauty. The original redwood interior evokes a sense of authenticity, perfectly complementing the home's Arts and Crafts architectural style. Featuring high ceilings throughout, 3 stone fireplaces, large bedrooms and bathrooms, and an upstairs bonus room, perfect for an office, playroom, or bedroom/guest space. An attached 600 square foot studio with a separate meter is complete with an additional separate entrance, private patio, kitchen and bathroom, and can be used as added guest space or a rental. Recent upgrades include a 3 year old roof, owned solar panels, updated exterior and interior painting, augmented French drains, efficient water heater, historic wiring renovation, and more. 600 Martin Street is an official Mills Act home, a qualified historic property in California receiving property tax relief in exchange for maintaining and restoring the property. Affectionally known as The Henry-Hoover house, experience authentic sophistication in this beautifully preserved Monterey gem.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Stacey Scherling

Listing Office - Compass

Source: MLSListings

MLS#ML82011862 • last updated 1 year ago

Movoto checked MLSListings for data 7 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	None
Heating	Central Forced Air, Central Forced Air - Gas, Solar
Levels/Style	Arts And Crafts, Craftsman
Type	Residential
MLS #	ML82011862
SqFt	4579
SubType	Single Family Home
Lot Size (Acres)	0.3444
Year Built	1895

Interior
# Full Baths	4
# Half Baths	1
Bathrooms	Full On Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub - 1, Tub In Primary Bedroom
Total # of Bedrooms	6
Bedrooms	Ground Floor Bedroom
Family Room	Separate Family Room
Laundry	Inside, Washer / Dryer
Kitchen	Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Other Rooms	Attic, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Great Room, Laundry Room, Office Area, Storage, Utility Room, Workshop
Dining Room	Formal Dining Room
Flooring	Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace	Gas Log, Gas Starter, Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning

Exterior
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter And Slab, Pillars / Posts / Piers
Roof	Composition
Construction	Wood
Garage/ Parking Desc	Attached Garage, Drive Through, Guest / Visitor Parking, Parking Restrictions
# Parking Spaces	4
# Garage Spaces	2
Yard/ Grounds	Deck, Low Maintenance

Amenities / Utilities
Water Sources	Public
Sewer/ Septic	Sewer - Public
Energy Features	Solar Power
Utilities	Public Utilities
HOA Amenities	Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Location
County	Monterey
Area	Monte Regio/Peter's Gate
APN	001-492-001-000
Zoning	R1

$2.22M

Range: $2.06M-$2.37M

Last 30 days

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Aug 2025
Public Records
Aug 29, 2025 Sold
$2,200,000
Aug 2025
MLS # ML82011862
Aug 29, 2025 Sold
$2,200,000 (-2.0%)
Aug 26, 2025 Pending
—
Aug 15, 2025 Contingent
—
Jul 20, 2025 Price Change
$2,245,000 (-2.2%)
Jun 20, 2025 Listed
$2,295,000
Jun 20, 2025 Listed
$2,295,000 (+9.3%)
Oct 2023
Public Records
Oct 2, 2023 Sold
$2,100,000
Oct 2023
MLS # ML81932312
Oct 2, 2023 Sold
$2,100,000 (-7.7%)
Sep 27, 2023 Pending
—
Sep 12, 2023 Contingent
—
Aug 31, 2023 Price Change
$2,275,000 (-3.2%)
Aug 8, 2023 Price Change
$2,350,000 (-1.9%)
Jun 20, 2023 Listed
$2,395,000
Jun 19, 2023 Listed
$2,395,000 (+84.2%)
Aug 2016
MLS # ML81591764
Aug 11, 2016 Sold
$1,300,000
Aug 11, 2016 Sold
$1,300,000 (+8.3%)
Jul 26, 2016 Pending
—
Jul 26, 2016 Pending
—
Jun 28, 2016 Active
—
Jun 28, 2016 Contingent
—
Jun 21, 2016 Listed
$1,200,000
Jun 21, 2016 Listed
$1,200,000 (+6.7%)
Aug 2016
Public Records
Aug 11, 2016 Sold
$1,300,000
Oct 2013
MLS # ML81337676
Oct 29, 2013 Canceled
—
Oct 13, 2013 Listed
$1,125,000 (-4.8%)
Mar 2008
MLS # ML80710925
Mar 20, 2008 Sold
$1,182,200 (-8.0%)
Mar 6, 2007 Listed
$1,285,000
Mar 6, 2007 Listed
$1,285,000 (-7.2%)
Jan 2007
MLS # ML80641057
Jan 16, 2007 Canceled
—
Jul 3, 2006 Listed
$1,385,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$7,105 +39.0%

$643,000
2023
$5,111 -23.5%

$643,000 +6.99%
2022
$6,682 +1.5%

$601,000
2021
$6,583 +10.3%

$601,000 +2.04%
2020
$5,966 +43.9%

$589,000 +8.47%
2019
$4,147 -28.0%

$543,000 +8.6%
2018
$5,761

$500,000

600 Martin St
$2.2M
Monterey Vista
$1.11M +1% y/y
93940
$1.24M +1% y/y
Monterey
$1.29M +4% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
700 Martin St, Monterey, CA 93940	$1,542,000	2/3	1,912	0.03
751 Woodcrest Ln, Monterey, CA 93940	$1,212,000	3/—	1,425	0.03
741 Woodcrest Ln, Monterey, CA 93940	$1,664,000	5/3	2,624	0.04
810 Fountain Ave, Monterey, CA 93940	$1,538,000	3/2	1,460	0.05
717 Woodcrest Ln, Monterey, CA 93940	$1,650,000	3/—	2,781	0.05
811 Alameda Ave, Monterey, CA 93940	$2,783,000	5/5	5,240	0.05
822 Fountain Ave, Monterey, CA 93940	$883,000	1/1	590	0.06
780 Martin St, Monterey, CA 93940	$1,378,000	3/2	1,536	0.06

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.