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With sweeping views of the tranquil Arroyo Carmel lake as its centerpiece, this beautifully remodeled home offers a truly special living experience. Nearly every detail has been thoughtfully updated, from the light-filled open kitchen with upgraded finishes and sleek design elements to the refreshed dining area and elegant ensuite bedrooms. Large windows and outdoor spaces, including 2 decks and a patio, frame the stunning water views and bring the natural beauty indoors. The two spacious ensuite bedrooms provide comfort and privacy, while the oversized two-car garage adds convenience. A new Composition shingle roof was installed August 2026. Ideally situated near shops, restaurants, and Carmel-by-the-Sea's renowned beaches, this home perfectly blends modern upgrades with serene, lakeside living.
CondoProperty Type
1976Year Built
$756Price/Sq.Ft.
$710/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Connie Snowdon•DRE #00542946• Sotheby’s International Realty
Listed by Pat Ward•DRE #01279813• 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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Market insights
3850 Rio Rd #42 · $1,149,000
DAYS ON MARKET
83 days
The average home goes pending in 66 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.4%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,199,000
Median list price in this area is $667,867. (44% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-in closet
Storage area
Utility room
Updated bathrooms
Double sinks in bathroom
Shower over tub
Stone bathroom surfaces
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Primary bedroom with stall shower
Bathrooms
2 full baths
1 half bath
Half bath located on ground floor
Kitchen
Gas range
Built-in microwave
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Hood over range
Ice maker
Pantry
Quartz countertops
Refrigerator included
220V outlet
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry inside with 220V hookup
Electricity hookup (220V)
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile floors
Heating & cooling
Central forced air heating (gas)
Exterior features
Balcony or patio
Deck
Sprinkler system (lawn)
Drought-tolerant landscaping
Low maintenance yard
Pond on site
Home design
Planned Unit Development
2-story building
Parking
Detached garage with 2 spaces
Common parking area
Guest/visitor parking
Additional parking area
Construction
Wood frame construction
Wood shakes/shingles roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built with fireplaces (gas log in living room)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas available
Individual electric meters
Individual gas meters
Public utilities
HOA & community
HOA exists (Arroyo Carmel)
HOA fee $710 per month
HOA covers cable/dish, common area electricity and gas, garbage, common area insurance, landscaping/gardening, common area maintenance, management fee, pools/spa/tennis, and reserves
Community amenities include clubhouse, community pool, garden/greenbelt/trails, sauna/spa/hot tub, and tennis facilities
HOA documents available: budget, CC&Rs, financial statement, minutes, rules and regulations
Other
Has community heated in-ground pool and community spa (jetted)
Pets permitted (cats and dogs) with number restrictions
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82049596
Aug 24, 2026
Price Changed
$1,149,000
$756/sq ft
Aug 24, 2026
Price Changed
$1,149,000
$756/sq ft
Jun 28, 2026
Relisted
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Jun 28, 2026
Relisted
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Jun 22, 2026
Pending
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Jun 22, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 3, 2026
Listed
$1,199,000
$789/sq ft
Jun 3, 2026
Listed
$1,199,000
$789/sq ft
+21
With sweeping views of the tranquil Arroyo Carmel lake as its centerpiece, this beautifully remodeled home offers a truly special living experience. Nearly every detail has been thoughtfully updated, from the light-filled open kitchen with upgraded finishes and sleek design elements to the refreshed dining area and elegant ensuite bedrooms. Large windows and outdoor spaces, including 2 decks and a patio, frame the stunning water views and bring the natural beauty indoors. The two spacious ensuite bedrooms provide comfort and privacy, while the oversized two-car garage adds convenience. A new Composition shingle roof was installed August 2026. Ideally situated near shops, restaurants, and Carmel-by-the-Sea's renowned beaches, this home perfectly blends modern upgrades with serene, lakeside living.
MLSListings #ML81839457
May 21, 2021
Sold
$917,000
$603/sq ft
May 21, 2021
Sold
$917,000
$603/sq ft
May 13, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 22, 2021
Contingent
—
Apr 16, 2021
Listed
$849,000
$559/sq ft
Apr 16, 2021
Listed
$849,000
$559/sq ft
Best price for location & sq ft in Carmel. Panoramic views. LARGE 2-CAR GARAGE. Freshly painted. Sparkly clean! Popular Southside "lake-front" end-unit in peaceful location with private deck off master & patio off living room. FROM your FRONT-ROW SEAT, daily, you can observe the egrets, school of carp, mallards, & blue herons while surrounded by an audience of mountains & lush perennials. 2 large master en suites. Abundant closets (wall-to-wall, walk-in, pantry, storage). Half bath & laundry downstairs. South-facing sunny kitchen & dining with sliders onto privately fenced & gated patio with storage closet. Gorgeous views. Sprawling meadow borders this townhome to the South with river front & graced with Santa Lucia Headlands in the background. To the East is breathtaking Palo Corona Park. To the West & North, only a few steps away, are all the amenities you need: Safeway, CVS, P. O, fine & casual dining, Salons, boutiques, Sports supplies, Vet & pet stores. Bike to the Beach in 5 min!