Artist, intellectual, philosopher, writer, mystic, romantic, sage. Retreat placidly from the world's noise & haste. A Big Sur haven, 7 sunny acres awakens the peace there is in silence. Trek to your own-ridge-top-ocean-horizon-view. Secluded, off the grid, you own survivalist indulgence: spring water, solar, battery, generator, 12 & 120 volt, propane, satellite TV & internet, landline & cell-boosted phone.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
7 acresLot Size
$1,090Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kyle Morrison•DRE #01431994• Sotheby’s International Realty
Contact: (831) 236-8909
Bought with Kyle Morrison•DRE #01431994• Sotheby’s International Realty
3 bedroom 2 bath home on 7 acre lot located deep in the forest. Miles of hiking trails in nearby Los Padres National Forest.
MLSListings #ML80378181
Jul 13, 2004
Sold
$755,000
$684/sq ft
May 24, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Feb 17, 2004
Listed
$825,000
$747/sq ft
Winter home of renown Nantucket artist GS Hill. Secluded, private, peaceful, inspiring. Architect designed 2+1+den. Views on 7 oak & madrone covered acres in upper Rocky Creek. Approx. 1-mile dirt road access. Security gate.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,225 (+16.2%)
$475,137 + $136,292
$611,429
2024
$5,356 (+13.2%)
$465,821 + $126,939
$592,760
2023
$4,732 (+3.4%)
$456,688 + $57,794
$514,482
2022
$4,577 (+1.0%)
$447,734
2021
$4,532 (+2.2%)
$438,955
2020
$4,435 (+1.9%)
$430,349
2019
$4,350 (+1.9%)
$425,937
2018
$4,271 (+2.1%)
$417,586
2017
$4,182 (−21.1%)
$401,372
2016
$5,302 (+1.4%)
$401,372
2015
$5,228 (+1.0%)
$393,502 + $112,872
$506,374
2014
$5,174 (+33.9%)
$380,000 + $109,000
$489,000
2013
$3,865 (+1.4%)
$380,000 + $109,000
$489,000
2012
$3,811 (+1.8%)
$261,436 + $108,756
$370,192
2011
$3,743 (+1.0%)
$256,310 + $106,624
$362,934
2010
$3,705 (−43.3%)
$251,285 + $104,534
$355,819
2009
$6,536 (−20.9%)
$249,407 + $103,753
$353,160
2008
$8,267
$300,000 + $325,000
$625,000
Tax history for 38757 PALO COLORADO Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,225 (+16.2%)
$475,137 + $136,292
$611,429
2024
$5,356 (+13.2%)
$465,821 + $126,939
$592,760
2023
$4,732 (+3.4%)
$456,688 + $57,794
$514,482
2022
$4,577 (+1.0%)
$447,734
2021
$4,532 (+2.2%)
$438,955
2020
$4,435 (+1.9%)
$430,349
2019
$4,350 (+1.9%)
$425,937
2018
$4,271 (+2.1%)
$417,586
2017
$4,182 (−21.1%)
$401,372
2016
$5,302 (+1.4%)
$401,372
2015
$5,228 (+1.0%)
$393,502 + $112,872
$506,374
2014
$5,174 (+33.9%)
$380,000 + $109,000
$489,000
2013
$3,865 (+1.4%)
$380,000 + $109,000
$489,000
2012
$3,811 (+1.8%)
$261,436 + $108,756
$370,192
2011
$3,743 (+1.0%)
$256,310 + $106,624
$362,934
2010
$3,705 (−43.3%)
$251,285 + $104,534
$355,819
2009
$6,536 (−20.9%)
$249,407 + $103,753
$353,160
2008
$8,267
$300,000 + $325,000
$625,000
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.05 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,101
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
418161014000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Dec 17, 2025 • Final
Combination
Construct a new single-family home with a deck and concrete masonry unit walls. Install a ground-mounted solar system with solar modules.
Electrical
New construction
Solar
Dec 17, 2025 • Final
Revision
Revise a previously approved permit to add square footage to a single-family home. Perform grading work as part of the project.
Addition
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: No Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Minimum): 2
# of Baths (Maximum): 2
Room Information
Family Room Description: No Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen