"Misty House", long celebrated as an artist's haven, is defined as much by its unique history as it is by its panoramic white water views. It was once the home of Johnny Adams, a local disc jockey whose deep connection to the world of jazz music ultimately inspired Clint Eastwood's first directorial project, Play Misty for Me. Perched on a Carmel Highlands hilltop overlooking the Pacific, this mid-century modern residence is an architectural marvel. In 2016, Studio Carver Architects remodeled it down to the studs, creating an inviting open layout with grand 16ft ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. The main level features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the kitchen and great room connecting to a wrap-around deck high above the bay showcasing incredible views to Point Lobos and south toward Big Sur. The lower level has a separate entrance, making it a perfect third bedroom for guests, a home office, or a studio complete with a darkroom for traditional photography. The property boasts excellent infrastructure, including owned solar, air conditioning, and a robust driveway built to withstand the elements of Highlands living. This is truly a slice of Big Sur with the convenience of Carmel just 10 minutes to town.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
1.08 acresLot Size
$1,362Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Heinrich Brooksher•DRE #70010280• Carmel Realty Company
Contact: 831-292-5097
Bought with Lisa Talley Dean•DRE #01401218• Carmel Realty Company
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82017515
Jan 12, 2026
Sold
$2,765,000
$1,124/sq ft
Jan 12, 2026
Sold
$2,765,000
$1,124/sq ft
Nov 14, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 14, 2025
Contingent
—
Aug 8, 2025
Listed
$2,995,000
$1,217/sq ft
Aug 8, 2025
Listed
$2,995,000
$1,217/sq ft
+30
"Misty House", long celebrated as an artist's haven, is defined as much by its unique history as it is by its panoramic white water views. It was once the home of Johnny Adams, a local disc jockey whose deep connection to the world of jazz music ultimately inspired Clint Eastwood's first directorial project, Play Misty for Me. Perched on a Carmel Highlands hilltop overlooking the Pacific, this mid-century modern residence is an architectural marvel. In 2016, Studio Carver Architects remodeled it down to the studs, creating an inviting open layout with grand 16ft ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. The main level features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the kitchen and great room connecting to a wrap-around deck high above the bay showcasing incredible views to Point Lobos and south toward Big Sur. The lower level has a separate entrance, making it a perfect third bedroom for guests, a home office, or a studio complete with a darkroom for traditional photography. The property boasts excellent infrastructure, including owned solar, air conditioning, and a robust driveway built to withstand the elements of Highlands living. This is truly a slice of Big Sur with the convenience of Carmel just 10 minutes to town.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81466696
Jun 16, 2015
Sold
$800,000
$325/sq ft
Jun 12, 2015
Pending
—
May 26, 2015
Contingent
—
May 25, 2015
Sold
$800,000
$325/sq ft
May 22, 2015
Listed
$859,000
$349/sq ft
May 22, 2015
Listed
$859,000
$349/sq ft
Wonderful views from this property high on the hill. Bring your contractor and remodel this octagon home or create your custom home on 1.08 acres in Carmel.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,375 (+3.0%)
$938,020 + $719,561
$1,657,581
2024
$16,875 (+0.2%)
$938,020 + $719,561
$1,657,581
2023
$16,843 (+3.4%)
$919,628 + $705,452
$1,625,080
2022
$16,290 (+1.5%)
$901,597 + $691,620
$1,593,217
2021
$16,056 (+2.2%)
$883,919 + $678,059
$1,561,978
2020
$15,714 (+2.0%)
$866,588 + $664,764
$1,531,352
2019
$15,413 (+1.9%)
$857,703 + $657,948
$1,515,651
2018
$15,127 (+0.2%)
$840,886 + $645,048
$1,485,934
2017
$15,096 (+76.8%)
$828,444 + $620,000
$1,448,444
2016
$8,537 (−0.6%)
$828,444 + $620,000
$1,448,444
2015
$8,585 (+843.4%)
$710,675 + $101,525
$812,200
2014
$910 (+1.9%)
$39,306 + $45,632
$84,938
2013
$893 (+1.6%)
$39,306 + $45,632
$84,938
2012
$879 (+8.8%)
$39,129 + $45,426
$84,555
2011
$808 (+1.1%)
$38,362 + $44,536
$82,898
2010
$800 (−0.3%)
$37,610 + $43,663
$81,273
2009
$802 (+2.5%)
$37,329 + $43,337
$80,666
2008
$782
$37,418 + $43,440
$80,858
Tax history for 209 Crest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,375 (+3.0%)
$938,020 + $719,561
$1,657,581
2024
$16,875 (+0.2%)
$938,020 + $719,561
$1,657,581
2023
$16,843 (+3.4%)
$919,628 + $705,452
$1,625,080
2022
$16,290 (+1.5%)
$901,597 + $691,620
$1,593,217
2021
$16,056 (+2.2%)
$883,919 + $678,059
$1,561,978
2020
$15,714 (+2.0%)
$866,588 + $664,764
$1,531,352
2019
$15,413 (+1.9%)
$857,703 + $657,948
$1,515,651
2018
$15,127 (+0.2%)
$840,886 + $645,048
$1,485,934
2017
$15,096 (+76.8%)
$828,444 + $620,000
$1,448,444
2016
$8,537 (−0.6%)
$828,444 + $620,000
$1,448,444
2015
$8,585 (+843.4%)
$710,675 + $101,525
$812,200
2014
$910 (+1.9%)
$39,306 + $45,632
$84,938
2013
$893 (+1.6%)
$39,306 + $45,632
$84,938
2012
$879 (+8.8%)
$39,129 + $45,426
$84,555
2011
$808 (+1.1%)
$38,362 + $44,536
$82,898
2010
$800 (−0.3%)
$37,610 + $43,663
$81,273
2009
$802 (+2.5%)
$37,329 + $43,337
$80,666
2008
$782
$37,418 + $43,440
$80,858
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.08 Acres
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
1,746
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
241271003000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Mar 27, 2026 • Active
Combination
Install a new hot tub, a deck, and a fence accessory structure.
Addition
Pool and hot tub
Jan 6, 2026 • Final
Combination
Construct a detached guesthouse with a foundation and a deck. Install a retaining wall and perform excavation work.
Addition
ADU
Grading
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
Parking Description: Electric Car Hookup, Electric Gate, Gate/Door Opener, Parking Area, Uncovered Parking
Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, No Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Oven Range (Gas), Pantry, Refrigerator(s)
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Heat Pump, Heating (2+ Zones), Solar
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Bay, Ocean, Water
Fencing: Mixed Height/Type
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio, Deck, Fenced
Building Information
Style: Contemporary, Custom, Modern/High Tech
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Other
Crawl Space, Raised
Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Security Gate
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,461
Property Information
Property Faces: West
Property Primary ID: 733330
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 1.08
Lot Description: Grade (Steep), Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Solar Power
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: Carmel Unified
High School District: Carmel Unified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,746
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.08 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Monterey County
APN: 241271003000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Carmel River Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
9/10
Carmel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
7/10
Carmel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 80° expected this year, 16 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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.
10.6 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$3.19M – $3.86M
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