Welcome to Tinkerbells Garden, this charming property is the embodiment of a dream beach getaway. Tucked behind an antique French gate on a quiet street, youll find an idyllic garden perfect for bird watching or sitting on the porch after a long day at the beach. The main house enjoys vaulted ceilings throughout the living areas, kitchen and main level master bedroom. The second bedroom is nestled into a separate guest quarters above the garage, offering ideal privacy for those staying the weekend or on an extended visit. A designers dream meticulous attention to detail runs throughout every corner of this treasured home in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$2,270Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Canning Properties•DRE #70010029• Sotheby’s International Realty
Contact: 831-710-1655
Bought with Darlene Barrick•DRE #00683250• Carmel Realty Company
Bought with Devon Meeker•DRE #02074131• Monterey Coast Realty
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$1,054,971
Est. take-home
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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
70
1 MoM
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Sale history for 25974 Mission St
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML81868788
Jan 20, 2022
Sold
$2,650,000
$1,909/sq ft
Dec 20, 2021
Contingent
—
Nov 24, 2021
Relisted
—
Nov 4, 2021
Contingent
—
Nov 1, 2021
Listed
$2,750,000
$1,981/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80922948
Oct 15, 2009
Sold
$1,680,000
$1,210/sq ft
Sep 21, 2009
Contingent
—
Aug 7, 2009
Price Changed
$1,749,000
$1,260/sq ft
May 27, 2009
Price Changed
$1,987,000
$1,432/sq ft
May 11, 2009
Listed
$2,087,000
$1,504/sq ft
+4
Priced to Sell!!! "Tinker Bell's Garden" - 3 years old, Exceptional quality and design, 2 bed / 2 bath archetypal cottage with separate guest cottage and one car garage. The discriminating buyer will appreciate the meticulous attention to detail, lush gardens and privacy. Comfort, coziness and Carmel Charm. This home offers the finest living experience available as a Turnkey property!
Public Records
Sep 14, 1984
Sold
$180,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 20, 1981
Sold
$147,000
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 18, 1966
Sold
$18,500
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,354 (+2.8%)
$1,840,134 + $1,028,309
$2,868,443
2024
$30,508 (−0.1%)
$1,804,053 + $1,008,147
$2,812,200
2023
$30,552 (+30.4%)
$1,768,680 + $988,380
$2,757,060
2022
$23,433 (+24.2%)
$1,734,000 + $969,000
$2,703,000
2021
$18,867 (+6.9%)
$1,216,367 + $827,129
$2,043,496
2020
$17,642 (+2.2%)
$964,000 + $655,000
$1,619,000
2019
$17,255 (+1.7%)
$907,000 + $617,000
$1,524,000
2018
$16,969 (+0.4%)
$888,000 + $603,000
$1,491,000
2017
$16,895 (+3.1%)
$877,000 + $596,000
$1,473,000
2016
$16,382 (+0.5%)
$877,000 + $596,000
$1,473,000
2015
$16,307 (+0.9%)
$851,000 + $578,000
$1,429,000
2014
$16,158 (+92.4%)
$844,000 + $574,000
$1,418,000
2013
$8,397 (−55.9%)
$844,000 + $574,000
$1,418,000
2012
$19,055 (+3.2%)
$500,000 + $200,000
$700,000
2011
$18,456 (+1.2%)
$1,027,680 + $698,822
$1,726,502
2010
$18,240 (+276.0%)
$1,007,530 + $685,120
$1,692,650
2009
$4,851 (+2.7%)
$1,000,000 + $680,000
$1,680,000
2008
$4,722
$220,822 + $174,242
$395,064
Tax history for 25974 Mission St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,354 (+2.8%)
$1,840,134 + $1,028,309
$2,868,443
2024
$30,508 (−0.1%)
$1,804,053 + $1,008,147
$2,812,200
2023
$30,552 (+30.4%)
$1,768,680 + $988,380
$2,757,060
2022
$23,433 (+24.2%)
$1,734,000 + $969,000
$2,703,000
2021
$18,867 (+6.9%)
$1,216,367 + $827,129
$2,043,496
2020
$17,642 (+2.2%)
$964,000 + $655,000
$1,619,000
2019
$17,255 (+1.7%)
$907,000 + $617,000
$1,524,000
2018
$16,969 (+0.4%)
$888,000 + $603,000
$1,491,000
2017
$16,895 (+3.1%)
$877,000 + $596,000
$1,473,000
2016
$16,382 (+0.5%)
$877,000 + $596,000
$1,473,000
2015
$16,307 (+0.9%)
$851,000 + $578,000
$1,429,000
2014
$16,158 (+92.4%)
$844,000 + $574,000
$1,418,000
2013
$8,397 (−55.9%)
$844,000 + $574,000
$1,418,000
2012
$19,055 (+3.2%)
$500,000 + $200,000
$700,000
2011
$18,456 (+1.2%)
$1,027,680 + $698,822
$1,726,502
2010
$18,240 (+276.0%)
$1,007,530 + $685,120
$1,692,650
2009
$4,851 (+2.7%)
$1,000,000 + $680,000
$1,680,000
2008
$4,722
$220,822 + $174,242
$395,064
*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
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1934
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
010163020000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards and requirements for physical development in the R-1 single-family residential district.