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$ 1,349,000

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2 Beds

2 Baths

1,532 SqFt

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$ 1,349,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,532 SqFt

Open House

Wed Jul 22, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Wed Jul 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Thu Jul 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Fri Jul 24, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Sat Jul 25, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Sun Jul 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,532 sqft

Price per Sqft $880

MLS Listing ID ML82054868

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1929

Lot Size 5,840 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Every historic home has a story...Behind the doors of 1122 Harrison Street is one that has become part of Monterey's history.Welcome to the Ruth S. Rodefer House, a Monterey Colonial in the heart of Old Monterey. Protected under the Mills Act, this architectural treasure offers qualifying owners substantial property tax savings while preserving one of Monterey's historic landmarks.Designed in 1929 by noted architect Albert B. Coats, the home was inspired by Monterey's iconic Old Custom House, making it one of Old Monterey's finest examples of Monterey Colonial architecture.The full-width open balcony offers ocean views beyond the historic rooftops of Old Monterey. California redwood framing, hand-hewn beams, original stained-glass windows, and an acid-washed front door showcase timeless craftsmanship. The lumber was supplied by the legendary M.J. Murphy Lumber Company.Built for Ruth S. Rodefer and her husband, bookkeeper of the Sea Pride Packing Company, the first Japanese American-owned sardine cannery on Cannery Row, the home reflects an important chapter in Monterey's cultural and maritime history.As a unique bonus, a 1999 Porsche Boxster is included with the sale.The Ruth S. Rodefer House is a rare opportunity to own one of Old Monterey's architectural treasures.

Location

State CA

County Monterey

Zoning R-1

Rooms

Basement Crawl Space

Interior

Interior Features Formal Dining Room, Pantry

Heating Baseboard, Electric

Cooling None

Flooring Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Free Standing, Gas, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Microwave

Exterior

Exterior Feature Back Yard

Garage Spaces 1.0

View Y/N true

View City Lights, Water

Private Pool false

Building

Story 2

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories Two Story

New Construction No

Schools

School District Monterey Peninsula Unified

Others

Tax ID 001253018000

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Listed by Peter Boggs • Coldwell Banker Realty

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1122 Harrison Street Monterey, CA 93940