Once part of legendary cartoonist Hank Ketcham's 60-acre ranch, this 2-acre parcel offers a rare chance to build your dream home in one of Carmel Valley's most coveted settings. Perched above the Carmel River, where you can catch its distant rumble on quiet mornings, the property frames sweeping views of the valley and surrounding vineyards. Water, PG & E, telephone and cable are already at the street, giving you a head start on your build. Just one mile to Carmel Valley Village's shops, restaurants, and tasting rooms - yet private and peaceful. Located within the sought-after Carmel Unified school district.
Vacant landProperty Type
2.04 acresLot Size
$276,961Price/Acres
Listed by Courtney Stanley•DRE #01958169• Sotheby’s International Realty
Listed by Skip Marquard•DRE #00338698• Sotheby’s International Realty
Carmel, located between Carmel Valley Road and the Santa Lucia foothills, is a rural and village-style Carmel Valley Village neighborhood with vineyard views and oak-studded hillsides. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Carmel Valley Road corridor near Mid Valley Shopping Center, where tasting rooms, galleries, and patio dining set a relaxed, walkable rhythm. Architectural cues lean toward ranch homes, cottage-inspired builds, and low-slung residences that follow the valley’s contours. Folktale Winery & Vineyards, Bernardus Lodge & Spa, and the Sunset Center anchor local culture with wine, hospitality, and performing arts. Garland Ranch Regional Park frames the outdoor backdrop with trailheads and river scenery. The pace stays unhurried, shaped by open land, equestrian properties, and a strong connection to the valley landscape.
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Downward-sloping land
Views of forest, garden/greenbelt, hills, mountains, valley, and vineyard
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Public water
Gas available at the street
HOA & community
Rancho El Robledo association
Financial info
Cash or conventional financing
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Once part of legendary cartoonist Hank Ketcham's 60-acre ranch, this 2-acre parcel offers a rare chance to build your dream home in one of Carmel Valley's most coveted settings. Perched above the Carmel River, where you can catch its distant rumble on quiet mornings, the property frames sweeping views of the valley and surrounding vineyards. Water, PG&E, telephone and cable are already at the street, giving you a head start on your build. Just one mile to Carmel Valley Village's shops, restaurants, and tasting rooms - yet private and peaceful. Located within the sought-after Carmel Unified school district.
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Vacant Land
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Monterey County
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 86° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Carmel Valley, CA • 93924
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Carmel Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 13 Rancho El Robledo
$552,728
$12K under list price of $565K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $200K to $2.4M.