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Walls in Monterey homes: what to know before mounting a TV or building a media wall

What to know before mounting a TV or building a media wall

Monterey preserves more Mexican-era adobes than any other California city, concentrated in the Old Town historic district. The median home was built in 1971 and 34.0% of homes predate 1960.

median year homes were built
1971
median year homes were built
built in 2000 or later
8.6%
built in 2000 or later
built before 1960
34%
built before 1960
single-family homes
50.6%
single-family homes
in buildings with 5+ units
28.8%
in buildings with 5+ units
mobile homes
0.1%
mobile homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year, Monterey city (tables B25035, B25034, B25024)

Common wall types

Adobes

Where: Monterey Old Town Historic District.

Mounting: Thick adobe or masonry; use masonry anchors with permission.

Older wood-frame homes

Where: Neighborhoods around downtown.

Mounting: Plaster or drywall.

Condos and apartments

Where: Multi-family buildings.

Mounting: Shared walls.

Coastal homes

Where: Near the bay.

Mounting: Salt air corrodes fasteners.

Tips before you mount

  • Historic buildings may require review before changes.
  • Adobe and thick masonry walls need masonry anchors.
  • Coastal fog and salt air corrode fasteners; use stainless hardware.
  • Plaster walls need slow drilling.
  • Seismic: use locking mounts and straps.
  • Condo owners need approval and a COI.

Sources: Census Reporter, ACS 2024 5-year: Monterey city (B25035, B25034, B25024) · Monterey Old Town Historic District · Monterey area adobes · City of Monterey historic preservation. General guidance only — your installer will confirm the right method for your wall.