The best of both worlds, a great house in a great location! Ideally located less than 500 yards from Seal Rock Beach, the 17 Mile Drive & the Pacific Ocean. This diamond in the rough is right across the street from the 15th tee of Monterey Peninsula Country Club's Shore Course, one of the host courses for the AT & T Pro-Am. The expansive back patio features a built-in grill, two fire pits & multiple seating areas to enjoy the south facing privacy provided by acres of forested open space. The beautifully finished light filled interiors offer large windows & French doors throughout to take full advantage of the ever changing views. The open floor plan features high beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, large fireplace, chefs kitchen & three en-suite bedrooms. Comfortable & cozy yet perfect for entertaining & outdoor living this property has it all. Finish your days enjoying magnificent sunsets over the crashing waves of the mighty Pacific Ocean. Big things sometimes come in small packages!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
9,301 sq ftLot Size
$2,142Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Peter Butler•DRE #01222453• Carmel Realty Company
Contact: 831-277-7229
Bought with Karen Katz•DRE #01921747• Carmel Realty Company
This exquiste home is the height of taste, style & quiet luxury, 3 bedroom suites beautifully situated at the end of Bird Rock w/ sweeping golf course, sunset & whitewater ocean views. The open floor plan features flawless interiors & the finest finishes throughout. High beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, large fireplace, chef's kitchen & multiple seating area's perfect for entertaining inside & out!
Public Records
Oct 15, 2004
Sold
$2,300,000
$1,014/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80420470
Oct 15, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Sep 9, 2004
Sold
$2,300,000
$1,014/sq ft
Aug 30, 2004
Listed
$2,295,000
$1,011/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 28, 1963
Sold
$47,500
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,893 (+5.1%)
$2,900,347 + $817,672
$3,718,019
2024
$38,916 (−0.8%)
$2,843,478 + $801,640
$3,645,118
2023
$39,229 (+2.2%)
$2,787,724 + $785,922
$3,573,646
2022
$38,399 (+0.7%)
$2,733,063 + $770,512
$3,503,575
2021
$38,150 (+18.2%)
$2,679,474 + $755,404
$3,434,878
2020
$32,289 (+3.4%)
$2,626,936 + $740,593
$3,367,529
2019
$31,232 (+2.1%)
$2,297,006 + $574,249
$2,871,255
2018
$30,581 (+1.7%)
$2,251,967 + $562,990
$2,814,957
2017
$30,064 (+0.2%)
$2,164,521 + $541,129
$2,705,650
2016
$30,018 (+1.8%)
$2,164,521 + $541,129
$2,705,650
2015
$29,490 (+2.2%)
$2,122,080 + $530,519
$2,652,599
2014
$28,869 (+1.8%)
$2,049,261 + $512,315
$2,561,576
2013
$28,351 (+2.2%)
$2,049,261 + $512,315
$2,561,576
2012
$27,742 (+53.7%)
$2,040,000 + $510,000
$2,550,000
2011
$18,045 (+0.8%)
$2,000,000 + $500,000
$2,500,000
2010
$17,898 (−18.4%)
$1,013,757 + $570,239
$1,583,996
2009
$21,930 (−19.6%)
$1,013,757 + $570,239
$1,583,996
2008
$27,262
$1,257,531 + $722,464
$1,979,995
Tax history for 3181 Bird Rock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,893 (+5.1%)
$2,900,347 + $817,672
$3,718,019
2024
$38,916 (−0.8%)
$2,843,478 + $801,640
$3,645,118
2023
$39,229 (+2.2%)
$2,787,724 + $785,922
$3,573,646
2022
$38,399 (+0.7%)
$2,733,063 + $770,512
$3,503,575
2021
$38,150 (+18.2%)
$2,679,474 + $755,404
$3,434,878
2020
$32,289 (+3.4%)
$2,626,936 + $740,593
$3,367,529
2019
$31,232 (+2.1%)
$2,297,006 + $574,249
$2,871,255
2018
$30,581 (+1.7%)
$2,251,967 + $562,990
$2,814,957
2017
$30,064 (+0.2%)
$2,164,521 + $541,129
$2,705,650
2016
$30,018 (+1.8%)
$2,164,521 + $541,129
$2,705,650
2015
$29,490 (+2.2%)
$2,122,080 + $530,519
$2,652,599
2014
$28,869 (+1.8%)
$2,049,261 + $512,315
$2,561,576
2013
$28,351 (+2.2%)
$2,049,261 + $512,315
$2,561,576
2012
$27,742 (+53.7%)
$2,040,000 + $510,000
$2,550,000
2011
$18,045 (+0.8%)
$2,000,000 + $500,000
$2,500,000
2010
$17,898 (−18.4%)
$1,013,757 + $570,239
$1,583,996
2009
$21,930 (−19.6%)
$1,013,757 + $570,239
$1,583,996
2008
$27,262
$1,257,531 + $722,464
$1,979,995
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
2,271
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monterey County
APN
007381002000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Nov 17, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Install a whole home generator with a transfer switch. Replace the existing electrical service panel and install a new sub-panel inside the garage.
Electrical
Generator
Jun 27, 2023 • Final
Building permit application
Remodel the existing kitchen, guest bathroom, laundry room, and garage.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
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.