122 Monterey Avenue































































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The real treasure lies 400 feet from your front door with no beachfront residential or commercial development allowed, preserving the natural beauty of the gulf...NEW PRICE on this Florida Beach Cottage at 122 Monterey Avenue where original 1977 family craftsmanship meets timeless coastal living. This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of vintage character and beachside convenience in the highly sought-after private beach access community of Santa Monica Beach. No crowds here!
The real treasure lies 400 feet from your front door with no beachfront residential or commercial development allowed, preserving the natural beauty of the gulf coast, meaning your slice of paradise will remain forever. Crystal white sandy beaches, clear emerald-green waters, bright blue skies and breathtaking sunsets guarantees relaxation in the most laid-back environment. Gated beach access ensures privacy and exclusivity that's increasingly rare along this coveted coastline.
Enter to find a well-designed layout that captures the essence of old Florida charm. The first floor offers kitchen, dining, living area, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The second story, formerly a fully equipped studio apartment with exterior door access provides a large bedroom, bathroom, coffee bar and expansive decking with views to the gulf creating the perfect backdrop for morning coffee or evening relaxation. This home easily accommodates family gatherings or visiting guests who wish to experience true beach living. Bring your golf cart, bicycles and water sports gear. Plenty of onsite parking and outdoor storage. The possibilities are endless!
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Property Information for 122 Monterey Avenue
- Taxes: $488 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family / Single Family Residence
- County: Bay County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
- View: Gulf
- Zoning: Resid Single Family
- Architectural Style: Beach House
- Subdivision Name: SANTA MONICA BEACH
- Waterfront YN: No
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1977
- Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
- Community Features: Short Term Rental - Allowed, Beach, Deed Access
- Directions: At the intersection of Hwy 79 S and Hwy 98, turn right traveling 3 miles west to Wisteria Lane, turn left. Wisteria Lane will end at Front Beach Road, turn right. Travel 1/2 mile to Monterey Avenue, turn right. The house will be the fourth driveway on the right.
- MLS Area Minor: 0324 - Beach - West Central
- MLS Area Major: 03 - Bay County - Beach
- Latitude: 30.249096
- Longitude: -85.943203
- Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 2724 - Beach - West Central
- Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: West Bay
- Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Surfside
- Location Tax and Legal:High School: Arnold
- Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: SANTA MONICA BEACH LOT 27 BLK 2 ORB 3922 P 2227
- Project Facilities: Beach, Deed Access, Short Term Rental - Allowed
- Garage: true
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping
- Tax Legal Description: SANTA MONICA BEACH LOT 27 BLK 2 ORB 3922 P 2227
- Parcel Number: 37191-010-000
- Association Amenities: Beach Rights
- Association Fee: $0
- Association YN: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $488
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $488
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2024.0
- Elementary School: West Bay
- Middle Or Junior School: Surfside
- High School: Arnold
- Carport YN: Yes
- Attached Garage YN: No
- Parking Features: Carport, Garage Detached, Golf Cart Enclosed, Guest
- Garage YN: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 2.0
- Carport Spaces: 1.0
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- General Property Info:Carport Spaces: 1.0
- General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 6.0
- Parking Features: Carport3, Garage Detached, Golf Cart Enclosed, Guest
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=iuNbK6UgoXA&brand=0&mls=1&
- Building Area Source: County PA Records
- Lot Size Dimensions: 75 x 110
- Lot Size Acres: 0.19
- Lot Size Area: 0.19
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Construction Complete
- Lot Features: Covenants
- Building Area Total: 1848.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 8276.4
- Living Area Source: Appraiser
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
- Waterview: Gulf2
- LotParcel Access: Paved Road
- Lot Features: Covenants
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Tax Year: 2024.0
- Floor Plans Count: 3.0
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 1977.0
- Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
- Property Type Label: Residential
- New Construction YN: No
- General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
- General Property Info:Design: Beach House
- Construction Status: Construction Complete
- Construction Siding: Frame, Roof Metal, Slab
- Occupancy Status: Vacant
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Electric, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable
- Electric: True
- Utilities: Electric, Phone2, Public Water, Septic Tank, TV Cable
- Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Storm Doors, Storm Windows, Water Heater - Elect
- Exterior Features: Deck, Outdoor Shower
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Stories: 2.0
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck Open, Porch
- Roof: Roof Metal
- General Property Info:Pool: No
- General Property Info:Pool Type: None
- Exterior: Deck Open, Porch
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
- Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Lock Out, Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Window Features: Storm Windows
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Room Type: Family Room, Florida Room, Kitchen, Dining Area, Master Bathroom, Bedroom, Full Bathroom
- Rooms Total: 10.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 4.0
- Bathrooms Full: 2.0
- Kitchen Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove/Oven Electric, Water Heater - Elect
- Interior: Furnished - None, Kitchen Island, Lock Out, WasherDryer Hookup
- Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Microwave, StoveOven Electric
- Furnished: Furnished - None
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
- Room Type: Florida Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 18.0
- Room Dimensions: 10 x 18
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
- Room Type: Dining Area
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
- Room Type: Master Bathroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 19.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Dimensions: 19 x 17
- Room Type: Master Bathroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 8 x 10
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 13
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 11
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 13
- Room Type: Full Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Dimensions: 10 x 9
- General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false
Property History for 122 Monterey Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | Listed (Active) ECAR #983991 | $1,330,000 | — |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Pending ECAR #983991 | — | |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Price Change ECAR #983991 | $1,000,000 | — |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Listed (Active) ECAR #983991 | $1,330,000 | — |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Expired ECAR #983991 | $1,100,000 | — |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Listed (Active) ECAR #983991 | $1,330,000 | — |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Expired ECAR #983991 | $1,100,000 | — |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Price Change ECAR #983991 | $1,200,000 | — |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Price Change CPAR #778175 | $1,200,000 | — |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #983991 | $1,330,000 | — |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Listed (Active) CPAR #778175 | $1,330,000 | — |
| Jun 15, 2010 | Expired CPAR #402083 | $389,000 | — |
| Jan 7, 2010 | Listed (Active) CPAR #402083 | $450,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2026 | Listed (Active) ECAR #983991 | $1,330,000 |
| 08/18/2026 | Pending ECAR #983991 | — |
| 08/12/2026 | Price Change ECAR #983991 | $1,000,000 |
| 08/12/2026 | Listed (Active) ECAR #983991 | $1,330,000 |
| 08/08/2026 | Expired ECAR #983991 | $1,100,000 |
| 08/06/2026 | Listed (Active) ECAR #983991 | $1,330,000 |
| 08/01/2026 | Expired ECAR #983991 | $1,100,000 |
| 01/03/2026 | Price Change ECAR #983991 | $1,200,000 |
| 01/03/2026 | Price Change CPAR #778175 | $1,200,000 |
| 08/29/2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #983991 | $1,330,000 |
| 08/26/2025 | Listed (Active) CPAR #778175 | $1,330,000 |
| 06/15/2010 | Expired CPAR #402083 | $389,000 |
| 01/07/2010 | Listed (Active) CPAR #402083 | $450,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 122 Monterey Avenue
Schools near 122 Monterey Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
West Bay Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Surfside Middle School PublicPK to 12 | ||
J.R. Arnold High School Public9 to 12 | ||
A. Gary Walsingham Academy PublicPK to 5 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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