Private Retreat in the Redwoods. Enjoy your morning coffee on the expansive deck under the towering redwood canopy, while listening to the soothing sounds of an adjacent creek. This updated retreat offers light and bright open concept living space enhanced with big windows, skylights and custom finishes. One master suite, the downstairs offers the possibility of a second bedroom or artist studio. Excellent vacation home or rental. Come relax in privacy and serenity nestled at the end of a private road only minutes from town and the majestic Big Sur coastline.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$770Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Paul Riddolls•DRE #01948389• Sotheby’s International Realty
Contact: 831-293-4496
Bought with Zak Freedman•DRE #01956633• Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80943222
Aug 28, 2026
Listing Removed
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MLSListings #ML81687486
May 16, 2018
Sold
$500,000
$396/sq ft
May 10, 2018
Pending
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May 9, 2018
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2018
Price Changed
$550,000
$435/sq ft
Apr 13, 2018
Relisted
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Apr 11, 2018
Price Changed
$595,000
$471/sq ft
Mar 12, 2018
Contingent
—
Dec 22, 2017
Listed
$675,000
$534/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81057572
May 17, 2011
Sold
$130,000
$103/sq ft
Apr 29, 2011
Pending
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Apr 11, 2011
Price Changed
$129,900
$103/sq ft
Apr 6, 2011
Price Changed
$142,000
$112/sq ft
Mar 11, 2011
Price Changed
$154,900
$123/sq ft
Feb 9, 2011
Price Changed
$194,900
$154/sq ft
Jan 18, 2011
Price Changed
$208,900
$165/sq ft
Dec 14, 2010
Listed
$229,900
$182/sq ft
1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath contemporary home, with approx 1,200 square feet, situated on a lot with approx 14,000 square feet, located off of Palo Colorado in beautiful Big Sur. Remote location. Buyer to pay $75 documentation fee at the close of escrow. OneWest is committed to swift and accurate responses on all offers. If you have not received a response within 72 hours please call 1-877-885-1624.
Public Records
May 25, 1994
Sold
$55,000
$44/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 13, 1990
Sold
$32,000
$25/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 6, 1990
Sold
$10,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,990 (+3.0%)
$348,173 + $232,114
$580,287
2024
$5,819 (+0.5%)
$341,347 + $227,563
$568,910
2023
$5,788 (+3.4%)
$334,654 + $223,101
$557,755
2022
$5,598 (+1.0%)
$328,093 + $218,727
$546,820
2021
$5,542 (+2.2%)
$321,660 + $214,439
$536,099
2020
$5,424 (+1.9%)
$315,353 + $210,235
$525,588
2019
$5,320 (+241.8%)
$312,120 + $208,080
$520,200
2018
$1,557 (+2.1%)
$306,000 + $204,000
$510,000
2017
$1,524 (+1.6%)
$88,310 + $55,194
$143,504
2016
$1,500 (+1.4%)
$88,310 + $55,194
$143,504
2015
$1,479 (+1.1%)
$86,579 + $54,112
$140,691
2014
$1,463 (+2.0%)
$83,609 + $52,256
$135,865
2013
$1,434 (+1.5%)
$83,609 + $52,256
$135,865
2012
$1,414 (−12.2%)
$83,232 + $52,020
$135,252
2011
$1,610 (−54.3%)
$81,600 + $51,000
$132,600
2010
$3,520 (−0.3%)
$75,564 + $75,564
$151,128
2009
$3,531 (+2.4%)
$69,391 + $265,950
$335,341
2008
$3,450
$69,556 + $266,582
$336,138
Tax history for 5921 Garrapatos Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,990 (+3.0%)
$348,173 + $232,114
$580,287
2024
$5,819 (+0.5%)
$341,347 + $227,563
$568,910
2023
$5,788 (+3.4%)
$334,654 + $223,101
$557,755
2022
$5,598 (+1.0%)
$328,093 + $218,727
$546,820
2021
$5,542 (+2.2%)
$321,660 + $214,439
$536,099
2020
$5,424 (+1.9%)
$315,353 + $210,235
$525,588
2019
$5,320 (+241.8%)
$312,120 + $208,080
$520,200
2018
$1,557 (+2.1%)
$306,000 + $204,000
$510,000
2017
$1,524 (+1.6%)
$88,310 + $55,194
$143,504
2016
$1,500 (+1.4%)
$88,310 + $55,194
$143,504
2015
$1,479 (+1.1%)
$86,579 + $54,112
$140,691
2014
$1,463 (+2.0%)
$83,609 + $52,256
$135,865
2013
$1,434 (+1.5%)
$83,609 + $52,256
$135,865
2012
$1,414 (−12.2%)
$83,232 + $52,020
$135,252
2011
$1,610 (−54.3%)
$81,600 + $51,000
$132,600
2010
$3,520 (−0.3%)
$75,564 + $75,564
$151,128
2009
$3,531 (+2.4%)
$69,391 + $265,950
$335,341
2008
$3,450
$69,556 + $266,582
$336,138
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
1,263
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
418061018000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Jul 11, 2011 • Final
Re-roof
Remove and replace composition shingles on a single-family home. The new roofing material will be Owens Corning shingles.
Roofing
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.