Sited above the Pacific Ocean in the coveted Carmel Highlands, this European inspired coastal retreat offers breathtaking ocean vistas, exceptional privacy, and timeless elegance. Located within the exclusive Carmel Riviera enclave, the residence captures sweeping views from nearly every room and embraces indoor-outdoor living. A distinctive turret entry leads to a grand great room with soaring 20 foot vaulted ceilings, rich wood floors, a statement fireplace, and walls of glass framing the ever-changing Pacific. French doors open to view decks where sunsets and coastal panoramas become part of everyday life. Designed for both relaxed living and entertaining, the home features a welcoming family room with wood-burning stove, a country kitchen, and a formal dining room. The turret staircase leads to a primary suite with view deck, plus three guest bedrooms and a second full bath. A spacious finished bonus area above the garage offers ideal guest, studio, office, or wellness space, while a third floor retreat provides a light-filled ocean view escape. Privately situated on a southwest facing hillside, residents enjoy wider private roads, a dedicated water system, optional beach access, and a location just minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$1,286Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeannie Fromm•DRE #01348162• Sotheby’s International Realty
Listed by Shelley Risko•DRE #01440339• Sotheby’s International Realty
Carmel, located between Carmel Valley Road and the Santa Lucia foothills, is a rural and village-style Carmel Valley Village neighborhood with vineyard views and oak-studded hillsides. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Carmel Valley Road corridor near Mid Valley Shopping Center, where tasting rooms, galleries, and patio dining set a relaxed, walkable rhythm. Architectural cues lean toward ranch homes, cottage-inspired builds, and low-slung residences that follow the valley’s contours. Folktale Winery & Vineyards, Bernardus Lodge & Spa, and the Sunset Center anchor local culture with wine, hospitality, and performing arts. Garland Ranch Regional Park frames the outdoor backdrop with trailheads and river scenery. The pace stays unhurried, shaped by open land, equestrian properties, and a strong connection to the valley landscape.
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Offer insights
23 Mentone Rd · $4,475,000
$4.38M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $4.38M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
65 days
The average home goes pending in 34 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
High ceilings with open/vaulted beam details
Formal entry
Storage
Other flexible room(s) (see remarks)
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
Primary bathroom with oversized tub and separate stall shower
Double sinks
Split bath layout
Half bath on ground floor
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Double electric oven
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Solid surface/Corian countertops
Kitchen island with sink
Eat-in kitchen and formal dining room
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry in utility room/inside with tub/sink
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central forced air
Propane
Fireplace and wood stove options
Exterior features
Deck
Balcony/patio
Barbecue area
Fenced yard
Drought-tolerant landscaping
Low-maintenance grounds
Grade: hillside
Home design
Detached home
3 stories
Property faces west
Wide halls and doors (3 ft. or more)
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Additional on-street parking and off-site parking (total parking spaces: 6)
Construction
Stucco and wood-frame construction
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter foundation with crawl space and post & pier
Utilities
Public utilities available
Private/mutual water
Septic (standard)
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82052355
Aug 20, 2026
Price Changed
$4,475,000
$1,286/sq ft
Aug 20, 2026
Price Changed
$4,475,000
$1,286/sq ft
Jul 5, 2026
Listed
$4,700,000
$1,350/sq ft
Jul 5, 2026
Listed
$4,700,000
$1,350/sq ft
+25
Sited above the Pacific Ocean in the coveted Carmel Highlands, this European inspired coastal retreat offers breathtaking ocean vistas, exceptional privacy, and timeless elegance. Located within the exclusive Carmel Riviera enclave, the residence captures sweeping views from nearly every room and embraces indoor-outdoor living. A distinctive turret entry leads to a grand great room with soaring 20 foot vaulted ceilings, rich wood floors, a statement fireplace, and walls of glass framing the ever-changing Pacific. French doors open to view decks where sunsets and coastal panoramas become part of everyday life. Designed for both relaxed living and entertaining, the home features a welcoming family room with wood-burning stove, a country kitchen, and a formal dining room. The turret staircase leads to a primary suite with view deck, plus three guest bedrooms and a second full bath. A spacious finished bonus area above the garage offers ideal guest, studio, office, or wellness space, while a third floor retreat provides a light-filled ocean view escape. Privately situated on a southwest facing hillside, residents enjoy wider private roads, a dedicated water system, optional beach access, and a location just minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Public Records
Aug 19, 1985
Sold
$525,000
$151/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 18, 1984
Sold
$130,000
$37/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 1974
Sold
$52,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,901 (+3.0%)
$298,715 + $746,774
$1,045,489
2024
$10,586 (+0.5%)
$298,715 + $746,774
$1,045,489
2023
$10,530 (+3.4%)
$292,858 + $732,132
$1,024,990
2022
$10,182 (+1.0%)
$287,116 + $717,777
$1,004,893
2021
$10,079 (+2.2%)
$281,487 + $703,703
$985,190
2020
$9,864 (+2.0%)
$275,968 + $689,905
$965,873
2019
$9,674 (+1.9%)
$273,139 + $682,831
$955,970
2018
$9,494 (+2.1%)
$267,784 + $669,443
$937,227
2017
$9,296 (+1.6%)
$257,387 + $643,449
$900,836
2016
$9,147 (+1.4%)
$257,387 + $643,449
$900,836
2015
$9,018 (+1.1%)
$252,341 + $630,833
$883,174
2014
$8,924 (+2.0%)
$243,683 + $609,187
$852,870
2013
$8,746 (+1.4%)
$243,683 + $609,187
$852,870
2012
$8,622 (+1.8%)
$242,582 + $606,434
$849,016
2011
$8,468 (+1.0%)
$237,826 + $594,544
$832,370
2010
$8,381 (−0.3%)
$233,163 + $582,887
$816,050
2009
$8,408 (+2.4%)
$231,421 + $578,531
$809,952
2008
$8,212
$231,971 + $579,906
$811,877
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,481
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,481
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
243192012000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
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, 17 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
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 23 Mentone Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $2,695,000 and $5,195,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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