OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2022 for $26M

$23,278,365

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,318/mo

•

4,335

sq ft

171 Spindrift Rd, Carmel, CA 93923

About this home

Spindrift, the most iconic oceanfront estate in the Carmel Highlands, is on the market for the first time in nearly fifty years. Seven flat, awe-inspiring acres serve as the backdrop of this 4,300 square foot English manor house designed by Charles Gottschalk and Charles Sumner Greene, which includes six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and various outbuildings. The gated granite entrance welcomes you with a cypress tree-lined driveway. Surrounded by three sides of the Pacific Ocean and protected by stunning cypress groves, the coastal views and privacy are unparalleled. Private hiking trails on two ocean bluffs conclude at the water's edge with access to tidepools and a secluded cove. If you are looking for a once-in-a-generation oceanfront estate, you have found it.

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

7.18 acresLot Size

$5,370Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Jonathan Spencer •DRE #01916757 • Compass

Contact: 831-238-7420

Bought with Michael Gilson •DRE #01749833 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with • Coldwell Banker Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML81873558

Redfin Estimate

$23,278,365

$2.7M since sold in March 2022$4.9M since August

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This home's estimate is 377.1% higher than the average sale price ($4.88M) of 5 comparable homes.

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A
3 beds4.5 baths4,234 sq ft
0 Carmelo &13th, Cor NE, CARMEL, CA 93921
SOLD NOV 3, 2025
$4,000,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths3,170 sq ft
110 Pine Way, Carmel, CA 93923
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$4,995,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,335 sq ft
2644 Walker Ave, Carmel, CA 93923
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$3,630,000
D
3 beds4 baths3,437 sq ft
25987 Rio Vista Dr, Carmel, CA 93923
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$4,395,000
E
3 beds4 baths2,910 sq ft
214 Crest Rd, Carmel, CA 93923

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Market trends in 93923, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.0%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$2.3M

$426K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

19 days MoM

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Sale history for 171 Spindrift Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$288,565 (+3.0%)

$23,813,507 + $4,400,728

$28,214,235

2024

$280,268 (+0.4%)

$23,346,576 + $4,244,832

$27,591,408

2023

$279,013 (+1.4%)

$22,888,800 + $4,161,600

$27,050,400

2022

$275,215 (+3,353.5%)

$22,440,000 + $4,080,000

$26,520,000

2021

$7,969 (+2.1%)

$22,440,000 + $4,080,000

$26,520,000

2020

$7,803 (+1.9%)

$321,681 + $423,969

$745,650

2019

$7,656 (+1.8%)

$318,383 + $419,622

$738,005

2018

$7,518 (+2.1%)

$312,141 + $411,395

$723,536

2017

$7,365 (+1.6%)

$300,021 + $395,421

$695,442

2016

$7,249 (+1.4%)

$300,021 + $395,421

$695,442

2015

$7,150 (+1.0%)

$294,139 + $387,668

$681,807

2014

$7,077 (+2.0%)

$284,046 + $374,366

$658,412

2013

$6,939 (+1.4%)

$284,046 + $374,366

$658,412

2012

$6,844 (+4.8%)

$282,763 + $372,675

$655,438

2011

$6,529 (+1.0%)

$277,219 + $365,368

$642,587

2010

$6,461 (−0.3%)

$271,784 + $358,204

$629,988

2009

$6,482 (+2.4%)

$269,753 + $355,527

$625,280

2008

$6,331

$270,394 + $356,372

$626,766

Tax history for 171 Spindrift Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$288,565 (+3.0%)

$23,813,507 + $4,400,728

$28,214,235

2024

$280,268 (+0.4%)

$23,346,576 + $4,244,832

$27,591,408

2023

$279,013 (+1.4%)

$22,888,800 + $4,161,600

$27,050,400

2022

$275,215 (+3,353.5%)

$22,440,000 + $4,080,000

$26,520,000

2021

$7,969 (+2.1%)

$22,440,000 + $4,080,000

$26,520,000

2020

$7,803 (+1.9%)

$321,681 + $423,969

$745,650

2019

$7,656 (+1.8%)

$318,383 + $419,622

$738,005

2018

$7,518 (+2.1%)

$312,141 + $411,395

$723,536

2017

$7,365 (+1.6%)

$300,021 + $395,421

$695,442

2016

$7,249 (+1.4%)

$300,021 + $395,421

$695,442

2015

$7,150 (+1.0%)

$294,139 + $387,668

$681,807

2014

$7,077 (+2.0%)

$284,046 + $374,366

$658,412

2013

$6,939 (+1.4%)

$284,046 + $374,366

$658,412

2012

$6,844 (+4.8%)

$282,763 + $372,675

$655,438

2011

$6,529 (+1.0%)

$277,219 + $365,368

$642,587

2010

$6,461 (−0.3%)

$271,784 + $358,204

$629,988

2009

$6,482 (+2.4%)

$269,753 + $355,527

$625,280

2008

$6,331

$270,394 + $356,372

$626,766

*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

Baths

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7.18 Acres

Year renovated

1938

Sq. Ft.

4,231

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Monterey County

APN

241331002000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.

Apr 21, 2026 • Final

Revision

Repair the stucco on the underside of the eaves.

Remodel

Apr 21, 2026 • Final

Re-roof

Remove existing wood shake and shingle roofing and replace it with a new copper standing seam metal roof on a residential building.

Roofing

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): 4
Garage (Maximum): 4
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Detached, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 4

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 6
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 6
Bedrooms: Loft Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 6
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Granite, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), 2+ Stall Shower, Stone, Tub in Master Bedroom, 2+ Tubs

Room Information
Den/Study/Office, Library, Wine Cellar/Storage, Workshop
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Room, Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Electric), Countertop (Synthetic), Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range (Electric), Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum, Other (See Remarks)

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, In Other Location, In Primary Bedroom, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 4

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Baseboard, Central Forced Air, Electric, Heating (2+ Zones)

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Ocean, Water, Water Front
Fencing: Gate, Mixed Height/Type
Roof: Bitumen, Composition, Wood Shakes/Shingles
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Courtyard, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Storage Shed/Structure, Other (See Remarks)

Building Information
Style: English
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Attached
Construction Type: Stone, Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter, Post & Beam, Raised

Pool Information
Pool Description: Spa/Hot Tub

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Security Gate, Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 4,335
Security Features: Security Alarm, Security Fence, Security Lights

Property Information
Property Faces: Southwest
Property Primary ID: 672908

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 7.18
Lot Description: Grade (Mostly Level), Private/Secluded, Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: LDR/1-D(CZ) & RC-D(20')(CZ)

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Storage Tank
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter, Public, Well

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School: Carmel River Elementary
Elementary School District: Carmel Unified
Middle School: Carmel Middle
High School: Carmel High
High School District: Carmel Unified

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,231
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1938
County: Monterey County
APN: 241331002000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Carmel River Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi

9/10

Carmel Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi

7/10

Carmel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

9 days above 75° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

11 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Carmel, CA • 93923

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$22.12M – $26.77M

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Home values near 171 Spindrift Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Spindrift Road, Carmel, CA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4980 Sq. Ft.	$23,170,091
170 Spindrift Road, Carmel, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1866 Sq. Ft.	$4,524,219

Address	Redfin Estimate
164 Spindrift Road, Carmel, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4448 Sq. Ft.	$10,776,438
169 Spindrift Road, Carmel, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4236 Sq. Ft.	$18,230,024

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Spindrift Road, Carmel, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1926 Sq. Ft.	$4,434,870
167 Spindrift Road, Carmel, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4672 Sq. Ft.	$4,977,752

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