OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2023 for $29M

$35,463,707

•

3,700

sq ft

26320 Scenic Rd, Carmel, CA 93923

About this home

In 1951, visionary architect, Frank Wynkoop, designed and built an iconic oceanfront home in Carmel which is recognized worldwide as The Butterfly House. Featured in Architectural Digests AD100, A Century of Style, ADs, Most Beautiful Rooms in the World, & Thames and Hudsons 50 Most Iconic Architectural Masterworks in America. This winged icon, having gone through a massive renovation and restoration by acclaimed designer Jamie Bush, has been celebrated as a landmark architectural treasure, living art, & a near perfect example of mid-century architecture. The Butterfly House is just one of five true oceanfront properties in Carmel and one of the largest, incorporating its own beach and cove. A warm and inviting home with pool, hot tub, fire features, & extraordinary living space. Set amidst an ever-changing display of marine life, The Butterflys unique and special connection to nature and its beautiful surroundings brings joy, perspective, & happiness to all who experience it.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.55 acresLot Size

$9,585Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Shelly Lynch •DRE #01217466 • Carmel Realty Company

Contact: 831-277-8044

Bought with Tim Allen •DRE #00891159 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81903466

Redfin Estimate

$35,463,707

$6.5M since sold in July 2023$5.8M since September

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This home's estimate is 541% higher than the average sale price ($5.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,350,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,168 sq ft
25195 Stewart Pl, Carmel, CA 93923
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$5,662,500
B
3 beds4.5 baths2,900 sq ft
26126 Ladera Dr, Carmel, CA 93923
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$2,739,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,009 sq ft
3017 Lasuen Dr, Carmel, CA 93923
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$13,000,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,040 sq ft
26177 Scenic Rd, Carmel, CA 93923
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$4,995,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,335 sq ft
2644 Walker Ave, Carmel, CA 93923
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$4,449,065
F
3 beds3 baths1,718 sq ft
26334 River Park Pl, Carmel, CA 93923

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Market trends in 93923, CA

Last updated September 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

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 29 HRS AGO
$2,300,000
2 beds2 baths1,343 sq ft
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$1,899,000
3 beds2 baths2,010 sq ft
25655 Tierra Grande Dr, Carmel, CA 93923
VIDEO TOUR
$3,550,000
3 beds3 baths2,681 sq ft
25865 North Mesa Dr, Carmel, CA 93923
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,849,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,678 sq ft
25656 Tierra Grande Dr, Carmel, CA 93923
$5,600,000
5 beds5 baths4,193 sq ft
26219 Atherton Pl, Carmel, CA 93923
EARLY ACCESS
24613 Upper Trl, Carmel, CA 93923
$2,999,000
3 beds2 baths2,195 sq ft
24613 Upper Trl, Carmel, CA 93923
$1,698,000
3 beds3 baths1,908 sq ft
25165 Stewart Pl, Carmel, CA 93923
$4,300,000
3 beds3 baths3,384 sq ft
95 Yankee Point Dr, Carmel, CA 93923
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,995,000
4 beds3 baths2,353 sq ft
27935 Berwick Dr, Carmel, CA 93923
3D WALKTHROUGH
$975,000
2 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
24501 Via Mar Monte #79, Carmel, CA 93923
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Sale history for 26320 Scenic Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81903466

Jul 17, 2023

Sold

$29,000,000

$7,838/sq ft

Jun 22, 2023

Pending

—

May 31, 2023

Contingent

—

Aug 11, 2022

Listed

$40,000,000

$10,811/sq ft

Public Records

May 30, 2013

Sold

$16,500,000

$4,459/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 22, 2008

Sold

$9,118,182

$2,464/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80739303

Apr 22, 2008

Sold

$9,300,000

$2,514/sq ft

Apr 22, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 16, 2007

Listed

$11,995,000

$3,242/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$299,654 (+3.0%)

$23,929,200 + $5,202,000

$29,131,200

2024

$291,065 (+43.7%)

$23,460,000 + $5,100,000

$28,560,000

2023

$202,544 (+3.4%)

$23,000,000 + $5,000,000

$28,000,000

2022

$195,958 (+1.1%)

$16,790,302 + $2,367,218

$19,157,520

2021

$193,901 (+2.2%)

$16,461,081 + $2,320,802

$18,781,883

2020

$189,760 (+2.0%)

$16,138,315 + $2,275,297

$18,413,612

2019

$186,123 (+1.9%)

$15,972,837 + $2,251,967

$18,224,804

2018

$182,613 (+2.1%)

$15,659,645 + $2,207,811

$17,867,456

2017

$178,792 (+1.6%)

$15,051,563 + $2,122,080

$17,173,643

2016

$175,916 (+1.4%)

$15,051,563 + $2,122,080

$17,173,643

2015

$173,409 (+1.1%)

$14,756,435 + $2,080,471

$16,836,906

2014

$171,571 (+86.9%)

$14,250,064 + $2,009,080

$16,259,144

2013

$91,784 (+1.5%)

$14,250,064 + $2,009,080

$16,259,144

2012

$90,472 (+2.0%)

$7,959,060 + $848,966

$8,808,026

2011

$88,686 (+11.7%)

$7,803,000 + $832,320

$8,635,320

2010

$79,419 (−10.2%)

$7,650,000 + $816,000

$8,466,000

2009

$88,481 (−9.3%)

$6,900,000 + $700,000

$7,600,000

2008

$97,592

$7,650,000 + $816,000

$8,466,000

Tax history for 26320 Scenic Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$299,654 (+3.0%)

$23,929,200 + $5,202,000

$29,131,200

2024

$291,065 (+43.7%)

$23,460,000 + $5,100,000

$28,560,000

2023

$202,544 (+3.4%)

$23,000,000 + $5,000,000

$28,000,000

2022

$195,958 (+1.1%)

$16,790,302 + $2,367,218

$19,157,520

2021

$193,901 (+2.2%)

$16,461,081 + $2,320,802

$18,781,883

2020

$189,760 (+2.0%)

$16,138,315 + $2,275,297

$18,413,612

2019

$186,123 (+1.9%)

$15,972,837 + $2,251,967

$18,224,804

2018

$182,613 (+2.1%)

$15,659,645 + $2,207,811

$17,867,456

2017

$178,792 (+1.6%)

$15,051,563 + $2,122,080

$17,173,643

2016

$175,916 (+1.4%)

$15,051,563 + $2,122,080

$17,173,643

2015

$173,409 (+1.1%)

$14,756,435 + $2,080,471

$16,836,906

2014

$171,571 (+86.9%)

$14,250,064 + $2,009,080

$16,259,144

2013

$91,784 (+1.5%)

$14,250,064 + $2,009,080

$16,259,144

2012

$90,472 (+2.0%)

$7,959,060 + $848,966

$8,808,026

2011

$88,686 (+11.7%)

$7,803,000 + $832,320

$8,635,320

2010

$79,419 (−10.2%)

$7,650,000 + $816,000

$8,466,000

2009

$88,481 (−9.3%)

$6,900,000 + $700,000

$7,600,000

2008

$97,592

$7,650,000 + $816,000

$8,466,000

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2011

Sq. Ft.

3,065

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Monterey County

APN

009443002000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.

Apr 20, 2016 • Final

Combination

Demolition

Electrical

Plumbing

Pool and hot tub

Remodel

Apr 14, 2016 • Final

Combination

Install an underground rainwater harvesting collection system beneath hardscape.

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
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Electric Car Hookup, Enclosed, Gate/Door Opener, Guest/Visitor Parking
Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower Over Tub, 2+ Stall Shower, Stone, Updated Bath(s)

Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Den/Study/Office, Great Room, Laundry Room, Library, Storage, Wine Cellar/Storage, Workshop, Other (See Remarks)
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room, Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Countertop (Stone), Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven (Built-In), Pantry, Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Dryer, Inside, Tub/Sink, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Stone

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas-Burning, Gas Starter, In Other Location, Outside, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Fireplace, Radiant

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Ocean, Water Front
Fencing: Fenced Front, Gate
Roof: Flat/Low Pitch, Rock, Tar and Gravel, Other (See Remarks)
Yard/Grounds: Barbecue Area, Courtyard, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Fire Pit, Outdoor Fireplace, Storage Shed/Structure, Other (See Remarks)

Building Information
Style: Custom
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Steel, Other
Brick/Mortar Perimeter, Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab, Reinforced Concrete

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: Heated, In-Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Spa - In Ground, Spa - Jetted, Other (See Remarks)

Property Features
Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Video/Audio System, Walk-In Closet, Other
Communication: Audio/Video Prewired
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,700
Security Features: Fire Alarm, Secured Garage/Parking, Security Alarm, Security Fence, Other (See Remarks)

Property Information
Property Faces: West
Property Primary ID: 84069

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.551
Lot Description: Views, Other (See Remarks)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R1

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public), Other
Utilities: Generator, Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public, Water Softener (Owned)

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,065
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Monterey County
APN: 009443002000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Carmel River Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Carmel Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

7/10

Carmel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 74-82% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 76° 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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In this area, properties receive around 10.8 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

$33.69M – $40.78M

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Home values near 26320 Scenic Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26340 Scenic Rd, Carmel, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1464 Sq. Ft.	$2,714,907
26321 Scenic Rd, Carmel, CA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3211 Sq. Ft.	$9,701,123

Address	Redfin Estimate
26330 Scenic Rd, Carmel, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1981 Sq. Ft.	$14,735,520
26333 Scenic Rd, Carmel, CA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4385 Sq. Ft.	$8,491,812

Address	Redfin Estimate
26357 Scenic Rd, Carmel, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1665 Sq. Ft.	$6,430,232
26351 Scenic Rd, Carmel, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3276 Sq. Ft.	$6,462,136

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