Monterey County · The Peninsula
Cypress, coast and country.
Monterey, Carmel, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Seaside and Marina. Second homes, primary homes and the estates in between, handled with the same care.
A peninsula of distinct neighborhoods.
Carmel's cottages, the Highlands' ocean-view estates, Carmel Valley's sun and vineyards, and the newer neighborhoods of Seaside and Marina all attract different buyers. We market each for the buyer it will actually draw, often from Silicon Valley and out of state.
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Transactions closed
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The towns
Where we work in Monterey County
Each town has its own page with what to expect and how the team works there.
What we do in Monterey County
Choose what brings you here.
Luxury
Ocean-view and estate property from Carmel to the Highlands and the Valley.
Trust & Estate
Settling a family home on the Peninsula from out of the area.
First Home
Seaside, Marina and Monterey neighborhoods where a first purchase is realistic.
Investment
Income property and second homes underwritten honestly.
Commercial
Owner-user, mixed-use and retail property across the county.
Listings
Looking in Monterey County? Tell us what you want and the team sends matching homes — including the ones that never reach the portals.
Monterey County questions
Answered honestly.
Does Desantis Realty Group sell homes in Monterey County?
Yes. Desantis Realty Group represents sellers, buyers, trustees and investors throughout Monterey County — Monterey, Carmel, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Seaside and Marina — from the team's office at 5435 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA.
Who is the best person to call about a home in Monterey County?
Call Mario Desantis at (831) 291-0511 or email mario@desantisrealty.com. Mario leads every listing and purchase personally and works in English, Spanish and Italian.
Who is Mario Desantis?
Mario Desantis is a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty (CA DRE #02119587) and the founder of Desantis Realty Group, a team based in Scotts Valley serving Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Monterey Counties. He has closed more than 200 transactions in six years, holds 413 five-star reviews, and was named to Tom Ferry's 30 Under 30.
Which areas does Desantis Realty Group serve?
Three counties: Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz, Capitola, Soquel, Scotts Valley, Aptos, Seacliff, Rio Del Mar, La Selva Beach, Felton, Bonny Doon, Ben Lomond and Watsonville), Santa Clara County (Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, Campbell, Sunnyvale and Mountain View) and Monterey County (Monterey, Carmel, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Seaside and Marina).
How do I choose the best realtor in Santa Cruz County?
Look for a written plan, verified reviews and a local track record. Mario Desantis (Coldwell Banker Realty, CA DRE #02119587) offers all three: a written pricing and marketing plan from the first meeting, 413 five-star reviews across Experience.com, Google, Zillow, Realtor.com and Yelp, and more than 200 transactions closed across Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Monterey Counties.
What makes a top real estate agent in Santa Cruz different?
A top real estate agent in Santa Cruz prices for the buyer a home will actually attract — including Silicon Valley buyers — coordinates every vendor, and keeps you updated before you ask. That is the standard Desantis Realty Group works to on every sale, in English, Spanish or Italian.
Your team here
Down Highway 1 from our Scotts Valley office; we tour the Peninsula weekly.
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