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Moving to Sand City, CA
$1,080,400Median home value
MontereyArea
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About Sand City
Sand City is a tiny incorporated city tucked between Seaside and Monterey, originally an industrial area that has grown into an arts district with new housing. Homes are mostly condominiums and apartments with some single-family streets. Residents get central Monterey Peninsula access at relatively lower prices.
Home prices in Sand City
The median home value in Sand City is $1,080,400.
Top places in Sand City
- Sand City's West End — arts district with galleries and studios
- Sand City Beach — dune-backed beach on Monterey Bay
- Nearby: downtown Monterey (~10 min)
- Nearby: Cannery Row (~12 min)
Commuting from Sand City
- Monterey ~10 minutes via Highway 1
- Monterey Regional Airport ~15 minutes
- Highway 1 to Santa Cruz ~45 minutes
- Monterey-Salinas Transit bus service
Sand City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sand City, CA?
The median home value in Sand City is $1,080,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Sand City, CA?
Monterey ~10 minutes via Highway 1
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.