Five acres perched above Pfeiffer and Cooper Beach offers a rare opportunity in the heart of Big Sur. Accessed by a paved private road west of Highway 1, this exceptional hilltop retreat captures the regions renowned beauty, privacy, and serenity. All the land below this property to the ocean is protected US Forest Service. The charming converted barn in its garden setting sits on the on the eastside of Clear Ridge Road. It has two separate living quarters, providing immediate enjoyment and future flexibility plus views of the Pacific Ocean, rugged mountain ridges, and coastal valleys. On the westside is almost an acre of level, usable land offering an outstanding building site with commanding ocean and mountain views ideal for a custom residence and guest house All a stunning backdrop of shifting marine layers, vibrant sunsets, and star-filled night skies. Rarely does a property combine privacy, accessibility, usable land, and breathtaking scenery in one of Big Sur's most coveted coastal settings. Create a legacy estate where the ocean, mountains, and spirit of Big Sur come together.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
5.01 acresLot Size
$2,207Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Hillary Lipman•DRE #00923925• Big Sur Coast Properties
Five acres perched above Pfeiffer and Cooper Beach offers a rare opportunity in the heart of Big Sur. Accessed by a paved private road west of Highway 1, this exceptional hilltop retreat captures the regions renowned beauty, privacy, and serenity. All the land below this property to the ocean is protected US Forest Service. The charming converted barn in its garden setting sits on the on the eastside of Clear Ridge Road. It has two separate living quarters, providing immediate enjoyment and future flexibility plus views of the Pacific Ocean, rugged mountain ridges, and coastal valleys. On the westside is almost an acre of level, usable land offering an outstanding building site with commanding ocean and mountain views ideal for a custom residence and guest house All a stunning backdrop of shifting marine layers, vibrant sunsets, and star-filled night skies. Rarely does a property combine privacy, accessibility, usable land, and breathtaking scenery in one of Big Sur's most coveted coastal settings. Create a legacy estate where the ocean, mountains, and spirit of Big Sur come together.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80036108
Sep 16, 2003
Sold
$750,000
$414/sq ft
Jun 28, 2003
Listing Removed
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Aug 15, 2000
Listed
$1,300,000
$718/sq ft
Aug 15, 2000
Listed
$1,300,000
$718/sq ft
VIEWS-VIEWS-VIEWS OF BIG SUR COAST, LIVING AREA AND BARN TOGETHER. USE EXISTING LIVING AREA FOR GUEST AND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME. PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY ON CLEAR RIDGE WITH ACCESS TO COOPER BEACH.
MLSListings #ML80353432
Sep 16, 2003
Sold
$750,000
$414/sq ft
Sep 16, 2003
Sold
$750,000
$414/sq ft
Jun 28, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Aug 15, 2000
Listed
$1,300,000
$718/sq ft
Aug 15, 2000
Listed
$1,300,000
$718/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 8, 1973
Sold
$29,500
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,192 (+3.0%)
$710,890 + $355,440
$1,066,330
2024
$10,871 (+0.5%)
$710,890 + $355,440
$1,066,330
2023
$10,814 (+3.4%)
$696,951 + $348,471
$1,045,422
2022
$10,458 (+1.0%)
$683,286 + $341,639
$1,024,925
2021
$10,354 (+2.2%)
$669,889 + $334,941
$1,004,830
2020
$10,133 (+1.9%)
$656,754 + $328,374
$985,128
2019
$9,940 (+1.9%)
$650,020 + $325,007
$975,027
2018
$9,756 (+2.1%)
$637,275 + $318,635
$955,910
2017
$9,555 (+1.6%)
$612,530 + $306,263
$918,793
2016
$9,403 (+1.4%)
$612,530 + $306,263
$918,793
2015
$9,272 (+1.0%)
$600,520 + $300,258
$900,778
2014
$9,176 (+2.0%)
$579,914 + $289,955
$869,869
2013
$8,993 (+1.4%)
$579,914 + $289,955
$869,869
2012
$8,868 (+1.8%)
$577,294 + $288,645
$865,939
2011
$8,711 (+1.0%)
$565,975 + $282,986
$848,961
2010
$8,622 (−0.3%)
$554,878 + $277,438
$832,316
2009
$8,649 (+2.4%)
$550,731 + $275,365
$826,096
2008
$8,449
$552,040 + $276,020
$828,060
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.01 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Finished Sq. Ft.
600
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
600
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
419271004000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 78° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Big Sur, CA • 93920
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Sun exposure
16/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
1.8 hrs
0.4 hr
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Redfin Estimate for 47011 Clear Ridge Rd
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