CARMEL
Outside of the one square mile city limits of Carmel-by-the-Sea, 'Greater Carmel' spans south to Big Sur and East until Carmel Valley.
The footprint is vast with neighborhoods and streets all maintaining their own character. Various gated communities including Quail Meadows, Tehama, and The Preserve along with Del Mesa & Hacienda Carmel (two premier senior housing communities) are also found within the Greater Carmel boundaries.
Real estate ranges from stunning oceanfront homes in the Carmel Highlands to multi-acre ranches. Weather also varies greatly as one moves from the ocean, inland and upward to the Santa Lucia Highlands. Generally, walkability is limited to neighborhood streets and the use of a car is needed for errands and grocery shopping.
Carmel School District services the area, with homes split between Tularcitos and River Elementary Schools, which all feed into Carmel Middle & Carmel High School public schools.
Many locals love the balance of living in Greater Carmel given the larger homesites while having close proximity to town while not being in the 'thick of it'.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
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Numerous walking trails including Palo Corona Regional Park and stunning Point Lobos Nature Reserve
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Small community feel with weekly events at various locations including Hacienda CV, Earthbound, etc.
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Warmer weather as you move inland
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Top rated schools
FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
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Rio Grill -
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Baja Cantina -
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Earthbound Farm Stand-
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Valley Kitchen (at Carmel Valley Ranch) -
SCHOOLS
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Tularcitos Elementary (public; K-5)
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Carmel Middle School (public; 6-8)
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Carmel High School (public; 9-12)
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All Saints Day School (private; PK-8)
ATTRACTIONS
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Family Friendly Hacienda CV & events
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Earthbound Organic Gardens and Farm Stand
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Palo Corona Regional Park
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Carmel Valley Ranch
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Point Lobos State Nature Reserve
ABOUT THE
NEIGHBORHOODS
GOLDEN RECTANGLE
Located in the southwest corner of Carmel, the 'Golden Rectangle' is considered one of the most desirable locations given its close proximity to Carmel Beach and downtown, while having minimal elevation change. Lot sizes are generally 40 x 100, or 4,000 square feet, meaning that homes are capped at ~1,600 square feet of living space with a one-car garage. Homes closest to Scenic Avenue (which borders the ocean) are generally the most expensive given their vast ocean views.
NORTHWEST CARMEL
Offering a similar proximity to the Beach and downtown as the Golden Rectangle, with a bit more change in elevation, northwest Carmel is considered by some to be one of the best kept secrets. Lot sizes are typically a bit larger than the Golden Rectangle which results in larger homes, and the area also tends to be quieter as visitors are drawn south of Ocean Avenue given the scenic walking path there.
NORTHEAST CARMEL
North of Ocean Avenue, this quaint section of town slopes upwards towards HWY 1, while still providing close proximity to downtown. Lot sizes, are generally 40 x 100, or 4,000 square feet meaning homes here are capped at ~1,600 square feet with a one-car garage.
SOUTHEAST CARMEL
Also sloping upwards towards HWY 1, southeast Carmel offers close proximity to downtown while featuring the common 40 x 100 lot size. A large portion of southeast Carmel is dedicated to the well-maintained Mission Trails, offering various paths to the east-end of downtown. The Forest Theatre, a historic outdoor amphitheater, which hosts musicals and 'films in the forest' throughout the year also calls southeast Carmel home.
Our Sales
$6,850,000 | 30590 Aurora del Mar | Represented Seller
$6,767,500 | 499 Aguajito Road | Represented Buyer & Seller
$6,480,000 | 524 Loma Alta Road | Represented Buyer
$5,000,000 | 3407 4th Ave | Represented Buyer
$4,300,000 | Cuesta Way | Represented Buyer
$4,250,000 | 24 Potrero Trail | Represented Buyer
$3,750,000 | 27 Tehama | Represented Buyer & Seller
$3,695,000 | 2730 Santa Lucia | Represented Buyer & Seller
$3,435,000 | 26246 Carmelo Street | Represented Buyer
$3,412,000 | 22 Longrdge Trail| Represented Seller
$3,350,000 | 226152 Ladera Drive | Represented Seller
$3,300,000 | 3452 Lazzaro Drive | Represented Seller
$3,025,000 | 199 Van Ess Way | Represented Seller
$2,650,000 | 25974 Mission Street | Represented Buyer
$2,395,000 | 25631 Hatton Road | Represented Seller
$1,999,.000 | 59431 Garrapatos Road | Represented Buyer & Seller
$1,930,.000 | 27992 Mercurio Road | Represented Seller
$1,875,000 | 186 Van Ess Way | Represented Seller
$1,865,000 | 7022 Valley Knoll Road | Represented Seller
$1,775,000 | 30774 San Remo Road | Represented Buyer
$1,602000 | 25343 Hatton Road | Represented Seller
$1,595,000 | 3528 Mesa Court | Represented Buyer
$1,560,000 | 26020 Rio Vista Drive | Represented Buyer
$1,547,000 | 25450 Via Cicindela | Represented Buyer
$1,525,000 | 31549 Highway 1 | Represented Buyer & Seller
$1,495,000 | 17 Mentone Road | Represented Seller
$1,325,000 | 25631 Hatton Road | Represented Buyer
$1,135,000 | 3466 Trevis Way | Represented Buyer
$1,200,000 | 26445 Brookdale Drive | Represented Buyer & Seller
$1,200,000 | 25370 Tierra Grande Drive | Represented Seller
$1,200,000 | 266 Del Mesa | Represented Seller
$1,190,000 | 24210 Dolores Street | Represented Seller
$1,100,000 | 146 Mount Devon Road | Represented Seller
$900,000 | 4000 Rio Road #69| Represented Buyer
$855,000 | 7026 Valley Greens Circle #15 | Represented Seller
$845,000 | 25235 N. Carmel Hills | Represented Seller
$800,000 | 3387 Ocean Ave (lot) | Represented Seller
$745,000 | 3610 Eastfield Road | Represented Seller
$700,000 | 0 Venado Drive (lot) | Represented Buyer
$525,000 | 9500 Center Street #21 | Represented Buyer