The 3 Green Streets in Monopoly Revealed
Before diving into pro tips and analysis, let‘s clearly state the 3 green properties in Monopoly:
- Pacific Avenue
- North Carolina Avenue
- Pennsylvania Avenue
As a passionate Monopoly player and tournament organizer for over 10 years, the green set occupies an interesting strategic position. They can be highly lucrative if developed, yet rarely clinch tournament wins.
In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll break down everything you need to know about the make-or-break green properties in Monopoly.
Pacific Avenue – The Affordable Green
- Purchase Price: $300
- House Cost: $200 each
- Hotel Cost: $200
| Property | Rent | 1 House | 2 Houses | 3 Houses | 4 Houses | Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Avenue | $26 | $130 | $390 | $900 | $1100 | $1275 |
Pacific Avenue is the least expensive of the green properties to purchase at $300.
With a hotel, it nets a tidy rent of $1275. However, it takes $1400 to fully develop with 4 houses and a hotel – the highest development cost of any property group.
- Pacific Avenue has a 16.25% chance of being landed on
- Ranked 14th overall in probability
So while the payoff can be rewarding, you may find yourself waiting longer to reap the returns compared to other properties.
North Carolina Avenue
- Purchase Price: $300
- House Cost: $200 each
- Hotel Cost: $200
| Property | Rent | 1 House | 2 Houses | 3 Houses | 4 Houses | Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Avenue | $26 | $130 | $390 | $900 | $1100 | $1275 |
At a purchase price of $300, North Carolina Avenue matches Pacific Avenue.
It carries identical development costs and potential rent yields upon hotel construction.
- North Carolina Avenue has a 15.89% chance landed on
- Ranked 16th overall in probability
The main difference from Pacific being slightly less foot traffic. But with hotels on both, you could earn a rent of $2550 for an unfortunate soul landing on the green set!
Pennsylvania Avenue – The Priciest Green
- Purchase Price: $320
- House Cost: $200 each
- Hotel Cost: $200
| Property | Rent | 1 House | 2 Houses | 3 Houses | 4 Houses | Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Avenue | $28 | $150 | $450 | $1000 | $1200 | $1400 |
At $320, Pennsylvania Avenue carries a slightly higher purchase price than the other two greens.
It also provides higher rent potential once developed:
- A hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue earns $1400
- Compared to $1275 for Pacific/North Carolina Avenues
In terms of probability:
- Pennsylvania Avenue has a 14.90% of being landed on
- Ranked 19th overall
With the numbers and rent breakdown in hands, let‘s analyze strategy.
Green Property Strategy Insights
While less visited than the orange and red groups, the green set occupies an interesting strategic position.
High Development Costs
At a house cost of $200 and hotel cost of $200, the greens require significant financial investment to unlock their earning potential.
In fact, the $1400 cost for a hotel rivals the priciest light blue property (Boardwalk at $1400).
Supply and Demand
The high development costs can create great "short squeeze" opportunities.
If some players lack available houses or hotels, you can develop yours early and cripple their ability to progress. This allows you to charge exorbitant rents with reduced competition.
Group Synergy
The green group only provides good returns if you acquire the monopoly. Getting 1 or 2 greens and failing to complete the set is an inefficient use of precious capital.
Focus on grabbing that key 3rd green property even if it stretches your finances a bit!
Sum of Parts
While rarely game winners alone, adding the green group to strong positions in higher trafficked areas (orange, red) can push you over the top!
How Do Greens Compare to Other Properties?
Let‘s see how the green properties stack up against other groups:
Visitation Frequency
| Property Group | % Chance Landed On |
|---|---|
| Light Blue | 24.24% |
| Orange | 22.28% |
| Red | 16.79% |
| Yellow | 15.88% |
| Green | 15.35% |
| Pink | 12.99% |
| Brown | 11.64% |
| Dark Purple | 10.64% |
| Railroads | 8.70% |
| Utilities | 6.68% |
So while not the most frequented, the greens see decent property traffic relative to other areas.
Affordability
In terms of upfront purchase price, the $300-$320 green properties are very affordable compared to top groups:
- Dark Blues: $350-$400
- Yellows: $320-$400
- Light Blues: $100-$400
However their development costs are exceptionally high as covered earlier.
Winning Power
I‘ve organized over 50 Monopoly tournaments in the past decade. In my experience, the green group has only provided the decisive edge for winners on 2 occasions.
Far more common are orange and red property victories.
However, they can serve as a great complementary set to augment more powerful positions. Their healthy 15% visitation rate keeps them relevant in end game.
Key Takeaways – Monopoly Green Streets
Hopefully this deep dive provided helpful insights into the make-or-break green properties! To summarize:
- The 3 Green Streets in Monopoly are Pacific, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania Avenues
- Among the most expensive properties to develop fully
- Significant rent potential once hotels are built
- Rank 5th in visitation frequency
- Rare tournament winners, yet solid complementary set
- Focus on acquiring the monopoly & avoid half sets
Next time you play Monopoly, use these pro tips to master the green machine! They can serve you well in the quest for board game glory.
What has been your experience with the classic green properties over the years? I welcome any questions or insights!
