Perched on a private south facing cove on coveted Spindrift Road, this stunning 1.3 acre parcel has over 150 ft of ocean frontage & gated, private beach access. Remodel this circa 1971 period house or take advantage of the completed plans for a new home build. The current home has 3 beds, 2.5 baths, plus a 1 bed, 1 bath guest house, detached 2 car garage & endless views of the Pacific Ocean.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
1.33 acresLot Size
$4,372Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Shelly Lynch•DRE #01217466• Carmel Realty Company
Contact: (831) 277-8044
Bought with Bill Ostradick•DRE #00674854• Keller Williams Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81140348
Mar 15, 2012
Sold
$4,500,000
$1,946/sq ft
Mar 15, 2012
Sold
$4,500,000
$1,946/sq ft
Mar 6, 2012
Pending
—
Dec 1, 2011
Price Changed
$5,400,000
$2,335/sq ft
Sep 23, 2011
Price Changed
$6,750,000
$2,918/sq ft
Sep 19, 2011
Listed
$5,500,000
$2,378/sq ft
Sep 19, 2011
Listed
$5,400,000
$2,335/sq ft
+9
Oceanfront site commands south facing cove from the cliff's edge. Private beach directly below, 280' of shoreline, and rare southern exposure allowing Big Sur coastline views to Pt. Sur. This 3 bedroom 3.5 bath contemporary home sits on 1.3 Cypress laden acres. Adjacent oceanfront lot (241-301-014) with 3 beds 2 baths listed separately would create an amazing estate.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$86,011 (+35.4%)
$5,719,352 + $6,027,180
$11,746,532
2024
$63,537 (+0.4%)
$5,271,208 + $2,950,000
$8,221,208
2023
$63,304 (+3.4%)
$5,167,851 + $961,456
$6,129,307
2022
$61,221 (+1.0%)
$5,066,521 + $942,604
$6,009,125
2021
$60,615 (+2.2%)
$4,967,178 + $924,122
$5,891,300
2020
$59,324 (+1.9%)
$4,869,783 + $906,002
$5,775,785
2019
$58,191 (+1.9%)
$4,819,850 + $896,713
$5,716,563
2018
$57,109 (+2.1%)
$4,725,344 + $879,131
$5,604,475
2017
$55,931 (+1.6%)
$4,541,854 + $844,995
$5,386,849
2016
$55,045 (+1.4%)
$4,541,854 + $844,995
$5,386,849
2015
$54,281 (+1.0%)
$4,452,799 + $828,427
$5,281,226
2014
$53,723 (+6.8%)
$4,300,000 + $800,000
$5,100,000
2013
$50,305 (+1,373.6%)
$4,300,000 + $800,000
$5,100,000
2012
$3,414 (+4.7%)
$4,080,000 + $770,100
$4,850,100
2011
$3,259 (+1.0%)
$77,361 + $238,183
$315,544
2010
$3,226 (−0.3%)
$75,845 + $233,513
$309,358
2009
$3,236 (+2.4%)
$75,279 + $231,768
$307,047
2008
$3,161
$75,458 + $232,319
$307,777
Tax history for 172 SPINDRIFT Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$86,011 (+35.4%)
$5,719,352 + $6,027,180
$11,746,532
2024
$63,537 (+0.4%)
$5,271,208 + $2,950,000
$8,221,208
2023
$63,304 (+3.4%)
$5,167,851 + $961,456
$6,129,307
2022
$61,221 (+1.0%)
$5,066,521 + $942,604
$6,009,125
2021
$60,615 (+2.2%)
$4,967,178 + $924,122
$5,891,300
2020
$59,324 (+1.9%)
$4,869,783 + $906,002
$5,775,785
2019
$58,191 (+1.9%)
$4,819,850 + $896,713
$5,716,563
2018
$57,109 (+2.1%)
$4,725,344 + $879,131
$5,604,475
2017
$55,931 (+1.6%)
$4,541,854 + $844,995
$5,386,849
2016
$55,045 (+1.4%)
$4,541,854 + $844,995
$5,386,849
2015
$54,281 (+1.0%)
$4,452,799 + $828,427
$5,281,226
2014
$53,723 (+6.8%)
$4,300,000 + $800,000
$5,100,000
2013
$50,305 (+1,373.6%)
$4,300,000 + $800,000
$5,100,000
2012
$3,414 (+4.7%)
$4,080,000 + $770,100
$4,850,100
2011
$3,259 (+1.0%)
$77,361 + $238,183
$315,544
2010
$3,226 (−0.3%)
$75,845 + $233,513
$309,358
2009
$3,236 (+2.4%)
$75,279 + $231,768
$307,047
2008
$3,161
$75,458 + $232,319
$307,777
*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
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.33 Acres
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
5,719
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
241301015000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Dec 8, 2025 • Final
Combination
Remodel and expand a single-family home and guest house by combining them into a single dwelling. Work includes additions to the attached garage, entry porch, and roof deck, as well as remodeling and converting a carport into a garage. Replace doors and windows, apply new stucco exterior, install a propane tank, construct retaining walls, repave the driveway with an emergency vehicle turnaround, and perform site grading.
Addition
ADU
Demolition
Grading
Remodel
Dec 5, 2024 • Final
Pv
Install a residential roof-mounted photovoltaic system on a single-family home. The project will utilize the existing 200-amp electrical panel.
Electrical
Solar
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): 2
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
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Minimum): 4
# of Baths (Maximum): 4
Room Information
Guest House
Family Room Description: No Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, No Informal Dining Room