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171 Laurel Avenue
Between Eardly Avenue and 1st Street
3 beds, 2 baths, 2,086 SF on 8,550 SF lot
Built, 1910
Last sold, 2017
Lighthouse Avenue’s electrification brought businesses and streetcar riders to the district, cementing it as the town’s main drag and creating a premium for nearby homes like this Spanish Revival:
The home embodies California’s Mission-inspired style with stucco exterior walls, low-pitched tile roof, arched entryways, and decorative iron accents.
The courtyard is the newest layer: a long, elegant paved path guides visitors past flower gardens and a spacious bay-oriented patio, under the canopy of mature trees.
The fenced backyard abuts the two-car garage with alley access.
Another perk is the street-t0-alley lot’s R2 zoning, which the city adopted in the 1970s to encourage duplexes on larger lots within transitional zones. Thus far, however, the stronger incentive has been to keep this existing home intact.
Three Things I Love About the Home
1. Spanish Revival architecture: Warm and romantic with Old World charm, this familiar style is right at home in Monterey
2. The Entry Path: The setback creates a long, elegant approach, making the home loom larger.
3. The Courtyard: Provides welcoming, usable outdoor space before you even reach the front door.
