Enjoy the best of indoor/outdoor living in this truly wonderful 'California Casual' designed home. Wind your way down the private driveway to your two acre retreat complete with organic vegetable beds, a variety of fruit trees, an oversized gas fire pit, and meandering paths throughout the landscape. Inside you'll marvel at the top-of-the line kitchen complete with a vaulted skylight and dining room with it's own fireplace! There are 4 bedrooms, one of which is currently being used as a family room, 3 updated bathrooms, and a separate bonus room on the back side of house which would be perfect as an office or artists' studio. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and decks off of the main living areas maximize the open-air feeling throughout, perfect for entertaining in style during the 300+ days of sunshine in Carmel Valley.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$1,030Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Darlene Barrick•DRE #00683250• Carmel Realty Company
Contact: 831-601-4740
Bought with BambacePetersonTeam•DRE #70010145• Compass
Comfortable and inviting describes this ranch style Carmel Valley home...desirable location, outstanding gardens, organic vegetable beds, over 7 varieties of fruit trees, 2 usable acres...Spacious single story home includes upgraded European style kitchen with top appliances and fireplace, 3 updated baths, 4th bedroom currently used as a family room, bonus heated space with separate entrance on back side of house...currently used as an office...large back deck for entertaining, grilling or private sunbathing...conveniently located to hiking, wine tasting, dining and shopping...current seller has made significant improvements to the property including but not limited to replace windows, furnace, dishwasher, refrigerator, range, hot water heater and solar system...
MLSListings #ML81117390
Jun 30, 2011
Sold
$1,050,000
$367/sq ft
Jun 12, 2011
Pending
—
May 27, 2011
Pending
—
May 26, 2011
Pending
—
May 23, 2011
Pending
—
Apr 20, 2011
Listed
$1,195,000
$417/sq ft
+4
Single story ranch, highly coveted street, 2 acre usable lot. Horses permitted. Sunny, outdoor, country living personified here. BBQ, hot tub, sunbathing, hiking close by & wine tasting in the Village. Great location, privacy, walking neighborhood. Upgraded kitchen/baths, 4 spacious bedrooms or 3 w/ family room, artist studio, eat-in kitchen, formal dining/living area. Organic garden, fruit & Oak trees & flowers!
Public Records
Apr 27, 2000
Sold
$785,000
$274/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 1999
Sold
$785,000
$274/sq ft
MLSListings #ML89920949
Aug 20, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Aug 10, 1999
Sold
$785,000
$274/sq ft
May 15, 1999
Listed
$845,000
$295/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 1972
Sold
$80,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,354 (+2.9%)
$1,338,620 + $1,206,326
$2,544,946
2024
$25,601 (+3.3%)
$1,312,373 + $1,182,673
$2,495,046
2023
$24,782 (+3.7%)
$1,286,641 + $1,159,484
$2,446,125
2022
$23,902 (+1.0%)
$1,261,413 + $1,060,279
$2,321,692
2021
$23,661 (+2.1%)
$1,236,680 + $1,032,627
$2,269,307
2020
$23,164 (+47.4%)
$1,212,432 + $1,012,380
$2,224,812
2019
$15,720 (+1.8%)
$1,200,000 + $1,002,000
$2,202,000
2018
$15,435 (+25.5%)
$780,300 + $702,270
$1,482,570
2017
$12,296 (+1.8%)
$662,342 + $496,756
$1,159,098
2016
$12,073 (+1.4%)
$662,342 + $496,756
$1,159,098
2015
$11,908 (+1.0%)
$649,355 + $487,016
$1,136,371
2014
$11,786 (+2.0%)
$627,074 + $470,305
$1,097,379
2013
$11,557 (+0.7%)
$627,074 + $470,305
$1,097,379
2012
$11,471 (+15.3%)
$624,240 + $468,180
$1,092,420
2011
$9,953 (+1.0%)
$612,000 + $459,000
$1,071,000
2010
$9,852 (+0.4%)
$509,856 + $431,875
$941,731
2009
$9,808 (+2.4%)
$506,046 + $428,648
$934,694
2008
$9,582
$507,249 + $429,667
$936,916
Tax history for 70 Rancho Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,354 (+2.9%)
$1,338,620 + $1,206,326
$2,544,946
2024
$25,601 (+3.3%)
$1,312,373 + $1,182,673
$2,495,046
2023
$24,782 (+3.7%)
$1,286,641 + $1,159,484
$2,446,125
2022
$23,902 (+1.0%)
$1,261,413 + $1,060,279
$2,321,692
2021
$23,661 (+2.1%)
$1,236,680 + $1,032,627
$2,269,307
2020
$23,164 (+47.4%)
$1,212,432 + $1,012,380
$2,224,812
2019
$15,720 (+1.8%)
$1,200,000 + $1,002,000
$2,202,000
2018
$15,435 (+25.5%)
$780,300 + $702,270
$1,482,570
2017
$12,296 (+1.8%)
$662,342 + $496,756
$1,159,098
2016
$12,073 (+1.4%)
$662,342 + $496,756
$1,159,098
2015
$11,908 (+1.0%)
$649,355 + $487,016
$1,136,371
2014
$11,786 (+2.0%)
$627,074 + $470,305
$1,097,379
2013
$11,557 (+0.7%)
$627,074 + $470,305
$1,097,379
2012
$11,471 (+15.3%)
$624,240 + $468,180
$1,092,420
2011
$9,953 (+1.0%)
$612,000 + $459,000
$1,071,000
2010
$9,852 (+0.4%)
$509,856 + $431,875
$941,731
2009
$9,808 (+2.4%)
$506,046 + $428,648
$934,694
2008
$9,582
$507,249 + $429,667
$936,916
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
2,516
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
187161001000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Jun 11, 2025 • Final
Combination
Construct a new bathroom addition for an existing single-family home.
Addition
Bathroom
Apr 22, 2025 • Final
Combination
Install a new swimming pool and spa with a safety pool cover and water auto-fill system. The project includes structural engineering, plumbing, electrical hookups, a gas heater, and a cartridge filter system.
Electrical
Plumbing
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Updated Bath(s)
Room Information
Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas Starter, In Living Room, Other (See Remarks)
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Crawl Space
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,864
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 139904
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 2
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SFR
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter, Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Tularcitos Elementary
Elementary School District: Carmel Unified
Middle School: Carmel Middle
High School: Carmel High
High School District: Carmel Unified
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,516
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Monterey County
APN: 187161001000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Tularcitos Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Carmel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.8mi
7/10
Carmel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 84° expected this year, 21 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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Historical weather
Carmel Valley, CA • 93924
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$2.80M – $3.39M
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