Enter this magical and charming sanctuary through a private gate. Classic Carmel Valley, 3 bedroom 2 bath, post adobe with a versatile floor plan and a sophisticated European feel. This serene property is perfect for relaxation and entertainment, featuring a spa and lush flower and vegetable gardens. This is the first time this fabulous, fully updated, and restored home has been on the open market in quite some time. With all the possible upgrades you would want, make sure not to miss this one! PERFECT location. Walk to the village to the many shops, restaurants, and wineries. A lot of storage, room to roam, and ENJOY!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$845Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Doug Steiny•DRE #00681652• Sotheby’s International Realty
Contact: 831-236-7363
Bought with Courtney G. Jones•DRE #01806907• Carmel Realty Company
Bought with Michelle A. Payton•DRE #02082005• Monterey Coast Realty
Wonderful one level cottage close to the Village with amazing views!
MLSListings #ML80640991
Jul 31, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jul 12, 2006
Sold
$910,000
$438/sq ft
Jul 5, 2006
Listed
$929,000
$447/sq ft
+1
3RD BEDROOM IS OFFICE OR DEN. PRIVATE, GATED, SUNNY, SPACIOUS, USABLE YARD. AWESOME ADOBE HM. JUST REMODELED-NEW ROOF, CARPET & PAINT, SOME NEW WINDOWS. GRANITE COUNTERS IN KITCHEN & BATHS. LOTS OF BUILT-INS. JUST MOVE RIGHT IN.
Public Records
Jan 17, 1986
Sold
$183,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 1970
Sold
$41,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,215 (+2.9%)
$884,340 + $832,320
$1,716,660
2024
$17,696 (+0.2%)
$884,340 + $832,320
$1,716,660
2023
$17,658 (+19.4%)
$867,000 + $816,000
$1,683,000
2022
$14,784 (+6.3%)
$850,000 + $800,000
$1,650,000
2021
$13,914 (+34.0%)
$1,020,000 + $376,000
$1,396,000
2020
$10,387 (+1.9%)
$1,000,000 + $300,000
$1,300,000
2019
$10,192 (+1.8%)
$541,216 + $432,972
$974,188
2018
$10,009 (+2.1%)
$530,604 + $424,483
$955,087
2017
$9,807 (+18.1%)
$510,000 + $408,000
$918,000
2016
$8,303 (+34.6%)
$510,000 + $408,000
$918,000
2015
$6,168 (+2.9%)
$597,000 + $183,000
$780,000
2014
$5,992 (−0.7%)
$422,000 + $130,000
$552,000
2013
$6,037 (+18.8%)
$422,000 + $130,000
$552,000
2012
$5,081 (−7.6%)
$300,000 + $265,000
$565,000
2011
$5,501 (+0.3%)
$250,000 + $220,000
$470,000
2010
$5,486 (−23.9%)
$391,199 + $123,537
$514,736
2009
$7,206 (−25.7%)
$391,199 + $123,537
$514,736
2008
$9,697
$525,341 + $161,527
$686,868
Tax history for 79 Poppy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,215 (+2.9%)
$884,340 + $832,320
$1,716,660
2024
$17,696 (+0.2%)
$884,340 + $832,320
$1,716,660
2023
$17,658 (+19.4%)
$867,000 + $816,000
$1,683,000
2022
$14,784 (+6.3%)
$850,000 + $800,000
$1,650,000
2021
$13,914 (+34.0%)
$1,020,000 + $376,000
$1,396,000
2020
$10,387 (+1.9%)
$1,000,000 + $300,000
$1,300,000
2019
$10,192 (+1.8%)
$541,216 + $432,972
$974,188
2018
$10,009 (+2.1%)
$530,604 + $424,483
$955,087
2017
$9,807 (+18.1%)
$510,000 + $408,000
$918,000
2016
$8,303 (+34.6%)
$510,000 + $408,000
$918,000
2015
$6,168 (+2.9%)
$597,000 + $183,000
$780,000
2014
$5,992 (−0.7%)
$422,000 + $130,000
$552,000
2013
$6,037 (+18.8%)
$422,000 + $130,000
$552,000
2012
$5,081 (−7.6%)
$300,000 + $265,000
$565,000
2011
$5,501 (+0.3%)
$250,000 + $220,000
$470,000
2010
$5,486 (−23.9%)
$391,199 + $123,537
$514,736
2009
$7,206 (−25.7%)
$391,199 + $123,537
$514,736
2008
$9,697
$525,341 + $161,527
$686,868
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
2,078
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
187503029000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Nov 22, 2021 • Final
Combination
Convert an existing workshop into a living room, laundry room, closet, and office. There will be no change to the water fixture count and no increase in square footage.
Remodel
Dec 11, 2020 • Final
Building permit application
Convert an existing workshop into a new living room.
Addition
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
Carport (Minimum): 1
Parking Description: Carport, Electric Gate, Gate/Door Opener, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Dual Flush Toilet, Skylight
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop (Gas), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven (Self Cleaning), Refrigerator(s), Skylight(s), Warming Drawer
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside, Washer, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas Log, Gas Starter, In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air, Multi-Zone, Window/Wall Unit
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas), Fireplace, Individual Room Controls