An enchanted, cozy retreat located just 20 mins south of Carmel yet worlds away; nestled within the towering redwoods of historic Palo Colorado Canyon along a year-round running creek 1.3 miles from HW1 on a paved road. These places dont become available often so come and unwind, write your next novel, or escape the city on the large wrap-around deck lulled by the sound of the creek below. It is the ultimate escape from the rest of the world, a place where you can restore your soul with the essence of Big Sur, away from the trappings of the workaday world. The charming cottage and its grounds have many unique and artistic details and it awaits some TLC from an inspired hand to bring out its full potential. Conveniently located a stones throw from Rocky Point Restaurant and about 3 miles south of beautiful Garrapata Beach, about halfway between Big Sur and Carmel, and within the coveted Carmel school district. ..
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$778Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Doug Steiny•DRE #00681652• Sotheby’s International Realty
Contact: 831-236-7363
Bought with Valerie Suzanne Gaino•DRE #02041100• Salinger Properties
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.61 Acres
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,102
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
418041030000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Aug 13, 2025 • Active
Water heater replacement
Replace a residential propane water heater with a new standard propane water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Parking Area
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 1
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 1
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room
Interior Features
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Fireplace, Stove (Wood)
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods
Fencing: Partial Fencing
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Style: Rustic
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Amenities: Skylight(s)
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,102
Property Information
Property Condition: Fixer Upper
Property Primary ID: 658527
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.61
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SFR
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
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: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,102
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Monterey County
APN: 418041030000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Captain Cooper Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 29.0mi
10/10
Carmel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.1mi
7/10
Carmel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 81° 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, 12 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.
10.6 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$815,000 – $987,000
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