Just one block from Ocean Avenue and four blocks from Carmel Beach, this legal duplex offers the quintessential Carmel-by-the-Sea lifestyle, with village shops and dining and the coast an easy stroll away. Ideally situated in the heart of the Golden Rectangle, it offers the flexibility to keep the residences separate or convert the property to a single-family home. Set among mature trees, two inviting outdoor areas provide space for gardening and entertaining. Built in 1931, the first residence is a light-filled 645-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bath home with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, ample windows, and stainless-steel fixtures and appliances. Its second bedroom can also serve as an office, while a dining room and in-unit laundry add everyday convenience. Added in 1984, the second residence offers 739 square feet, with one bedroom and one bath. Its spacious living room features a brick fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and skylights, and opens to a glass-and-wood-enclosed patio. The primary bedroom has a generous closet and built-in cabinetry, with additional storage in the garage and basement. Come experience the character and versatility of this distinctive coastal property for yourself.
Courtesy: Carmel Realty Company
831-622-1000
Set against a beautiful Carmel Valley backdrop, this single-level three-bedroom, two-bath home offers sweeping views and a rare opportunity to complete a thoughtfully executed renovation. Spanning approximately 1,700 square feet, the home features tall ceilings, abundant natural light and a warm, contemporary aesthetic. Significant remodeling has already been completed with quality materials and tasteful finishes, providing a strong foundation for the next owner to bring the vision to completion. Expansive windows frame the surrounding landscape and create an effortless connection to the outdoors. Located in the desirable Tierra Grande neighborhood of mid-Carmel Valley, the property pairs a peaceful setting with easy access to restaurants, wineries, shopping and the best of the Monterey Peninsula. A unique opportunity to complete the final details to your own taste.
Set against a beautiful Carmel Valley backdrop, this single-level three-bedroom, two-bath home offers sweeping views and a rare opportunity to complete a thoughtfully executed renovation. Spanning approximately 1,700 square feet, the home features tall ceilings, abundant natural light and a warm, contemporary aesthetic. Significant remodeling has already been completed with quality materials and tasteful finishes, providing a strong foundation for the next owner to bring the vision to completion. Expansive windows frame the surrounding landscape and create an effortless connection to the outdoors. Located in the desirable Tierra Grande neighborhood of mid-Carmel Valley, the property pairs a peaceful setting with easy access to restaurants, wineries, shopping and the best of the Monterey Peninsula. A unique opportunity to complete the final details to your own taste.
Courtesy: Bramin Atler
831-595-5045
Authentic charm and timeless character define this quintessential Carmel-by-the-Sea storybook home, with sweeping views of Carmel Bay extending to Point Lobos. Originally built in 1926, the home retains its distinctive period details, including a living room fireplace, open-beam ceilings on the second floor, charming built-ins, and classic plaster walls. The main living level opens to a spacious deck with spectacular views, creating a wonderful setting to relax and enjoy Carmels coastal beauty. Blending the romance and character of Old World Carmel with updated amenities, the home offers a unique sense of place and enduring appeal. In addition to three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the main living areas, the property features a separate study, a small additional bathroom, and a family room with French doors opening to a Carmel stone patio and fenced backyard. Whether envisioned as a peaceful retreat, a gathering place for family and friends, or a home to personalize over time, the possibilities are endless.
New construction on coveted Carmel Point, just steps from the beach, this brand-new modern organic contemporary residence is designed to harmonize with its coastal surroundings. The exceptional custom home offers over 2,500 square feet of refined living space with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, including three en-suite retreats. Three distinct living areas provide an elegant balance of openness and privacy. Architectural highlights include teak-clad ceilings, custom teak doors, and sleek metal doors and windows throughout. A dramatic window wall fills the interiors with natural light, showcasing clean lines, warm organic textures, and exceptional craftsmanship. Seamless indoor-outdoor living defines the home, with multiple decks and curated entertaining spaces, including a built-in BBQ ideal for elevated coastal gatherings. The primary suite and a guest suite each feature private outdoor showers, offering a spa-like, resort-inspired experience. Custom millwork and bespoke built-ins are featured throughout. The primary suite serves as a tranquil sanctuary with a spacious walk-in closet and spa-inspired bath. Rarely available new construction on Carmel Point, this home offers modern architectural luxury, privacy, and immediate access to one of Carmels most iconic beaches.
A rare opportunity to own nearly half an acre in prime Carmel Highlands at an exceptional value! Tucked near the end of a quiet, dead-end street, this charming coastal retreat offers remarkable privacy, ocean views, and a peaceful setting among mature oaks and Monterey cypress. Thoughtful upgrades include a new metal roof and septic system, updated kitchen and bathroom, and new fencing. Enjoy the ease of a low-maintenance getaway or full-time residence, with exciting potential for future expansion (subject to county approvals). Just minutes from Point Lobos, Highway 1, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and The Crossroads shopping center, and approximately 20 miles from Big Sur. Beautifully updated and ready to enjoy, this inviting home offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the privacy, natural beauty, and relaxed coastal lifestyle of Carmel Highlands.
Authentic charm and timeless character define this quintessential Carmel-by-the-Sea storybook home, with sweeping views of Carmel Bay extending to Point Lobos. Originally built in 1926, the home retains its distinctive period details, including a living room fireplace, open-beam ceilings on the second floor, charming built-ins, and classic plaster walls. The main living level opens to a spacious deck with spectacular views, creating a wonderful setting to relax and enjoy Carmels coastal beauty. Blending the romance and character of Old World Carmel with updated amenities, the home offers a unique sense of place and enduring appeal. In addition to three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the main living areas, the property features a separate study, a small additional bathroom, and a family room with French doors opening to a Carmel stone patio and fenced backyard. Whether envisioned as a peaceful retreat, a gathering place for family and friends, or a home to personalize over time, the possibilities are endless.
Courtesy: KW Coastal Estates
831-622-6200
Welcome to one of the most charming, beautifully restored log cabins in Palo Colorado Canyon! Built in the early 1900s, this gorgeous home is steeped in the history of the areas early settlers and homesteaders. The current owners bought it in the early 1990's and have lovingly restored it. They raised the cabin onto a well-engineered concrete foundation, rebuilt the floors, upgraded the electrical, completely rebuilt the roof and framing, and drilled a high-producing well. All logs were hand sanded, stained, and sealed to restore their original luster. All work was done with plans, engineering, and permits, adding tremendous value.The original main-level bedroom walls were removed to create a large, open living space with a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The lower level has a separate entrance and could easily connect to the main level for more living space or a separate bedroom. An old carriage house serves as a workshop. Almost 2.5 acres with hundreds of huge redwoods! Palo Colorado Creek runs through the lower portion, feeling like a private mountain park. Peaceful, serene, and inviting, yet close to town: Palo Colorado Road is 11 miles south of Carmel on scenic Highway 1, and the cabin is only 1.4 miles from the highway. Easy to reach, but hard to leave!
Courtesy: Sotheby's International Realty
831-624-1566
Location Location Location!! This 2 bed 2 bath unit has beautiful views of the hills and trees. Expansive lawn outside the patio gate makes it a parklike setting. Lots of cheerful light all around. One of the prettiest locations in all of Hacienda you would be happy to come home to.
Discover the charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea at this thoughtfully updated corner property, offering approximately 1,544 square feet of combined living space, including a 1,136-square-foot main residence and a newer 408-square-foot guest house (ADU). This arrangement offers flexibility for extended family, guests, or a private home office. Behind a gated entrance and paver driveway, the main residence features inviting living spaces, a wood-burning fireplace, and expansive windows that welcome natural light and frame garden views. An attached one-car garage and separate laundry and utility room add everyday convenience. The guest house offers a bright, open layout with a modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, contemporary finishes, and recessed lighting. A comfortable sleeping area, dining space, and full bathroom complete this private retreat. Outside, private fenced garden areas provide separation between the two residences, while mature trees and recently enhanced, low-maintenance landscaping create a peaceful outdoor setting. Combining the timeless charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea with the versatility of a newer guest residence, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy relaxed coastal living with added flexibility and comfort.
Location Location Location!! This 2 bed 2 bath unit has beautiful views of the hills and trees. Expansive lawn outside the patio gate makes it a parklike setting. Lots of cheerful light all around. One of the prettiest locations in all of Hacienda you would be happy to come home to.
Welcome to one of the most charming, beautifully restored log cabins in Palo Colorado Canyon! Built in the early 1900s, this gorgeous home is steeped in the history of the areas early settlers and homesteaders. The current owners bought it in the early 1990's and have lovingly restored it. They raised the cabin onto a well-engineered concrete foundation, rebuilt the floors, upgraded the electrical, completely rebuilt the roof and framing, and drilled a high-producing well. All logs were hand sanded, stained, and sealed to restore their original luster. All work was done with plans, engineering, and permits, adding tremendous value.The original main-level bedroom walls were removed to create a large, open living space with a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The lower level has a separate entrance and could easily connect to the main level for more living space or a separate bedroom. An old carriage house serves as a workshop. Almost 2.5 acres with hundreds of huge redwoods! Palo Colorado Creek runs through the lower portion, feeling like a private mountain park. Peaceful, serene, and inviting, yet close to town: Palo Colorado Road is 11 miles south of Carmel on scenic Highway 1, and the cabin is only 1.4 miles from the highway. Easy to reach, but hard to leave!
You will be living inside a work of art when you move into this architectural masterpiece built atop a wooded hillside, where Carmel Bay glitters through the pines and the Santa Lucia Mountains spread out around you. Step through double doors into a soaring skylit entry, where light pours down two stories of warm wood paneling onto terracotta tile floors. Gather in a living room beneath vaulted beamed ceilings, where a stone hearth invites you to settle in with a book and a glass of wine, or retreat to a second fireside room with its own doors to an expansive deck. Step into the fresh air to watch breathtaking sunsets alongside a fire pit. Wide-open views make every evening feel truly special. Cook in a kitchen made for company, featuring an island with a breakfast bar, double wall ovens, a wine refrigerator, and windows framing the mountains while you prep cherished dishes for your loved ones. Dine with an ocean glimpse at your side, then retire to a bedroom where the bay greets you at first light. Give yourself the gift of a beautiful life in the quiet and privacy of a beautiful Carmel neighborhood, minutes from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, the beach, and the rest of this inimitable Monterey Peninsula.
Courtesy: Sotheby's International Realty
831-624-1566
High end remodel with great attention to detail. Everything is custom and above the ordinary. Beautiful big stall shower and open kitchen to the great room. This remodel is also very minimally used and shows like brand new. Furnishings are included. Short walk to the Casa Central, pool, exercise room, restaurant and parking.
Inside the gates of Carmel Valley Ranch, your new residence awaits just steps from a community pool and hot tub. Spend afternoons taking refreshing swims and lounging in the sunshine before returning to your private sanctuary, where whitewashed plank ceilings vault over warm hardwood floors, and plantation shutters filter afternoon light across a river rock fireplace in the living room. When it's time for dinner, a gourmet kitchen provides the ideal ambiance for cooking all your favorite dishes, with granite countertops, double wall ovens, and a garden window above the sink. Pour a glass of wine for your friend sitting across the breakfast bar. Each of four bedrooms, including a generous primary suite on the main level, claims its own ensuite bath, so your guests can settle in comfortably in privacy. Slate patios surround the home. From there, the rest of Carmel Valley Ranch beckons. Play a game of golf or tennis after brunch, or book a massage at Spa Aiyana. Finish your days with leisurely meals at the clubhouse while the oak-studded hills go gold around you.
Courtesy: Compass
831-318-0150
Updated and meticulously maintained, this Carmel Valley home pairs panoramic views with a rare sense of privacy. Set at the end of a long, secluded driveway, the property feels worlds away from the everyday while remaining just minutes from Mid Valley Shopping Center, Carmel Valley Village, and the best of the Monterey Peninsula. Inside, spacious, refined interiors strike a thoughtful balance between elegance and everyday comfort. A wraparound deck invites you to take in the surrounding views, while a fully equipped, detached one-bedroom, one-bath ADU offers exceptional flexibility for guests, extended family, or a private workspace. Gated entry, abundant parking, a fenced dog area, and additional practical amenities round out the offering. With its peaceful setting, generous accommodations, and convenient access to the valleys shops, restaurants, and amenities, this is a distinctive opportunity to enjoy the best of Carmel Valley living.
High end remodel with great attention to detail. Everything is custom and above the ordinary. Beautiful big stall shower and open kitchen to the great room. This remodel is also very minimally used and shows like brand new. Furnishings are included. Short walk to the Casa Central, pool, exercise room, restaurant and parking.
Give yourself unparalleled access to the entire Monterey Peninsula and beyond when you move into this sun-dappled residence just minutes from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Take a leisurely drive along Carmel River State Beach, or stop for a scenic walk through Point Lobos before returning to your home, peaceful and hidden behind lush greenery. Timber trusses cross the vaulted ceiling in the open living room. Hardwood floors run beneath them, stretching into a dining area set against an oversized picture window framing the Santa Lucia Mountains. Eight-inch glass panels surround clear patio doors to create a wall of glass. Updates abound throughout, including a brand new washer and dryer. Two bathrooms are newly remodeled. And the kitchen, with all new appliances, white cabinets, and a sea-glass backsplash, offers the privacy you crave while you cook, while keeping you connected. Take in the fresh coastal air on the deck, stepping down into an expansive yard to bask in the shade of California live oaks. Not counted in the square footage is an enviable basement area with hardwood floors and multiple spaces to relax and unwind. Settle into the highly desirable Carmel River School District, and into a life where the coast, the village, and the open road all sit minutes from your door.
Perfectly situated on a knoll in the private and temperate Santa Lucia Preserve, this exquisite LAKE FLATO design rests just minutes from the Preserve Golf Club, hiking trails, equestrian barn and social heartbeat of the Community. The modern architecture weaves steel, stone, wood and rusted metal together with glass to blend indoor and outdoor living spaces while maximizing 360 degree views. The welcoming and comfortable four bedroom and four-and-a-half-bathroom main house combined with the attached guest suite allows for many diverse living areas for both socializing and privacy. On over 18 acres, this house promotes a playful and private atmosphere with the pool and spa, outdoor courtyard with fireplace and BBQ, viewing deck, and usable land for gardening. Your privacy in nature awaits.
Updated and meticulously maintained, this Carmel Valley home pairs panoramic views with a rare sense of privacy. Set at the end of a long, secluded driveway, the property feels worlds away from the everyday while remaining just minutes from Mid Valley Shopping Center, Carmel Valley Village, and the best of the Monterey Peninsula. Inside, spacious, refined interiors strike a thoughtful balance between elegance and everyday comfort. A wraparound deck invites you to take in the surrounding views, while a fully equipped, detached one-bedroom, one-bath ADU offers exceptional flexibility for guests, extended family, or a private workspace. Gated entry, abundant parking, a fenced dog area, and additional practical amenities round out the offering. With its peaceful setting, generous accommodations, and convenient access to the valleys shops, restaurants, and amenities, this is a distinctive opportunity to enjoy the best of Carmel Valley living.
Set on a peaceful corner of Carmel, just a couple blocks South of Ocean Avenue, this beautifully reimagined Craftsman offers the charm of a classic Carmel cottage with modern comforts and almost 2,000 sq ft. Completely rebuilt in 2016 by Alan Lehman, the 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence sits on a sunny, oversized and elevated corner lot surrounded by lovely gardens. Inside, vaulted beamed ceilings, European oak floors, skylights, and thoughtful finishes give the home a warmth and character that feels distinctly Carmel. The large bright kitchen opens to the living and dining areas, with French doors leading to a private stone patio and outdoor fireplace, perfect for evenings with friends after a day at Carmel beach. A main level primary suite and flexible guest rooms offer plenty of space for family and visitors. Lutron lighting and a Zehnder whole-house ventilation system are unseen luxuries supporting comfort. Just a short stroll from downtown shops and restaurants, Mission Trail Park, and the historic Forest Theater, this is a wonderful place to enjoy the best of Carmel living.
Set on a quiet street in Carmel Hills, this recently refreshed 3-bedroom home offers over 1,700 sq ft of living space on a beautifully landscaped ~14,000 sq ft lot. A welcoming front porch leads inside, where a spacious living room overlooks the surrounding greenery through a garden window. A dedicated dining area opens to the kitchen with updated appliances and two ovens, and the adjacent mudroom adds pantry storage. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and full bathroom, while each guest bedroom has an en suite powder room, with a shared full bathroom in the hall. All three bedrooms open outdoors, where mature landscaping and stone-paved pathways connect spaces for dining and relaxing. A large enclosed wood gazebo houses the hot tub, while a garden shed and attached two-car garage round out the amenities. With room to spread out indoors and enjoy the enchanting grounds, this inviting home offers a peaceful setting with easy access to downtown Carmel, Big Sur, and the best of the Monterey Peninsula.
Experience the ease of coastal living in Carmel Meadows, where serene views of the Carmel River Lagoon and Santa Lucia Mountains complement a setting just a short stroll from Ribera Beach and coastal trails. This inviting four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence offers approximately 2,010 square feet, with separate living and family rooms and expansive windows framing the natural surroundings. Multiple decks and a generous hot tub invite outdoor dining, quiet mornings, and relaxing evenings. Owned solar, a Tesla Powerwall, smart shades, California Closets storage, and ample driveway parking provide thoughtful everyday comforts. Located within the Carmel Unified School District, the home offers convenient access to shopping, Carmels celebrated dining and galleries, Point Lobos, Big Sur, Pebble Beach golf, and the charm of Pacific Grove. Per seller, a rare short-term rental permit is in the final stages of county approval, presenting the potential for a coastal retreat with rental income. Buyer to verify permit status and rental eligibility.
A rare offering of old-Carmel character, privacy, and garden-filled indoor-outdoor living this 2,195 square-foot, 1931 Spanish-style home is on the market for the first time in over 50 years. Inside, the home is filled with warmth and architectural personality. A beautiful living room provides an inviting gathering space, while custom interior doors add a distinctive handcrafted quality rarely found in newer homes. The family room offers a more relaxed setting for everyday living, entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The primary bedroom suite, is a particularly special retreat, thoughtfully designed to create a quiet escape. Throughout the residence, classic Spanish-inspired details blend naturally with the relaxed elegance that makes Carmel living truly distinctive. Outside, the property truly comes alive. Mature landscaping, with multiple intimate seating areas tucked throughout the gardens-perfect for morning coffee, an afternoon glass of wine, entertaining friends, or enjoying the gentle beauty of Carmel's coastal climate. There is something wonderfully timeless about this home. It feels private and established, and deeply connected to the beauty of Carmel.
Carmel is located in California. Carmel, California has a population of 12,787. Carmel is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 23.08% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 35.83%.
The median household income in Carmel, California is $107,255. The median household income for the surrounding county is $82,013 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Carmel is 60.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 68 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 41.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 16.5 inches per year, with 0.1 inches of snow per year.
