$2,947,671Average Value$2,247Average Price per Sq Ft15Homes For Sale
The sweet spot of California
Find the sweet spot of California in Carmel-by-the-Sea, a small beach town with big waves and even bigger artistic visions. This charming seaside town takes up a premier piece of the California coast with waves crashing to the west and rolling hills to the east.
Surf day, beach day, the whole family is invited to Carmel-By-The-Sea, California.
Shopping is easy here in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California.
Cobblestone chimney accent on this spanish cottage here in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California.
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A range of home options
Neighborhoods like Northeast Carmel and the Golden Rectangle contain everything from humble cottages and cabins to historical colonial revival homes that have stood since the area’s earliest settlers. Move farther north to Carmel Woods and find larger home designs with mid-century modern and Spanish-Mediterranean styles with open floor plans and large bay windows that fill the rooms with bright beachy sunrays. The premier properties of Carmel-by-the-Sea come with steep price tags. Most available homes sit in a range of $1.5 million to $6 million with a median sales price of $3 million, far above the median price of $730,000 for the rest of Monterey County.
Cottages with sprawling flowering vines adorn Carmel-By-The-Sea, California.
The setting in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California is perfect, trees, to lush yards they have it all.
Spanish roofing tiles adorn this palatial estate here in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California.
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Surf and turf
Grab your chair and umbrella and claim a spot on Carmel Beach, the town’s sweeping stretch of sandy beach and one of the most iconic spots on the central coast of California. Surfers flock to these crystal-clear waters known for producing some of the most consistent waves in the state, but visitors also love traveling along Carmel Beach Walk to take in the full breadth of the beach’s natural beauty. Change up the scenery and navigate the forests of Mission Trail Park, where five miles of trails spread across the lush hillside filled with diverse plants and wildlife, stunning views and local history.
Surf day, beach day, the whole family is invited to Carmel-By-The-Sea, California.
Nature welcomes you in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California.
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World-class dining
Come to Carmel-by-the-Sea for the beaches and artists, but stay for the food. This town’s food scene covers the gamut of modern sensibility and old-world charm. Centered primarily around Ocean Avenue and Junipero Street, countless restaurants, bars and specialty shops fill the area with flavor. Flying Fish Grill is one of the area’s most popular spots serving up local seafood plucked right out of the ocean nearby with inventive creations and a curated wine list. Transport yourself to a villa in Greece by visiting Yafa, a Mediterranean mainstay acknowledged by Michelin as one of the best restaurants in town. Save room for dessert and be sure to visit Carmel Bakery. This town institution has been satisfying sweet tooths for more than a century with delicious pastries and confections, all made the old-fashioned way to this very day.
Grab a bite at a cafe with your bestie in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California.
Grab a cup of Joe at a local coffee house in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California.
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Catch a game at Carmel High School in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California.
Outstanding schools
Students in Carmel-by-the-Sea can attend Carmel River Elementary, Carmel Middle and Carmel High School. Both Carmel River and Carmel Middle earn an A rating from Niche, and Carmel High School is ranked as the Best Public High School in Monterey County and named by The Washington Post as one of the top 300 high schools in the nation, and offers many extracurricular activities for students, including a championship robotics competition, several sports teams and numerous arts programs, including an award-winning film club.
Cultural events abound
Carmel-by-the-Sea’s history is filled with artists, writers and actors who have defined the town as an artistic center point of California. Multiple artists display galleries across town, like the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts and the Tamara G Gallery, where residents and visitors alike get to witness the local talents on display. Performing arts also thrive in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Sunset Cultural Center attracts audiences from both the local shores and from afar for exclusive musical and theatrical performances, festivals and other fundraising events attracted to the theater’s incredible acoustics and stunning gothic architecture. The town also hosts the Pacific Repertory Theatre company and their glorious Outdoor Forest Theater, a 500+ outdoor amphitheater with a majestic backdrop of towering pines behind the stage that hosts full-scale theater productions and the annual Carmel Shakespeare Festival every October.
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I lived in one of the few apartments in Carmel. Sure it is a beautiful artistic town. Foggy and cold. I couldn't get my cable TV hooked up. You know when there are no numbers on your address it's hard to get someone to come to your house. I live on the corner by the tree. No mail service and being of the lower income class making friends with millionaires is difficult they want you to either mow their lawn or clean their toilets. But Big Sur was close and could be in the wilderness in an hour and half.
4.0Current Resident
11/26/2017Niche Review
Carmel is a very elderly-oriented town. The elders are rude and stuck in their ways and there is not much to do for teens in Carmel besides go to the beach and play around down town. Carmel is such a friendly, safe town where I feel safe at all times of the day. It is expensive to live in.
4.0Current Resident
4/11/2020Niche Review
Carmel is a small coastal town that is centered around the life of old people. Very charming, but in some senses could use some more "hip" restaurants and stores to appeal to the younger generation.
4.0Current Resident
4/13/2017Niche Review
Carmel is beautiful and quaint. The restaurants are upscale and delicious and the shops downtown sell unique items and clothing.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Carmel-By-The-Sea
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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4
Crime Score
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4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Carmel-By-The-Sea Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Carmel-By-The-Sea, Carmel-by-the-Sea sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Carmel-By-The-Sea, Carmel-by-the-Sea over the last 12 months is $3,710,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nestled in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, this charming home offers the perfect retreat for full-time living or a weekend escape. Situated on an oversized lot, the beautifully landscaped backyard is ideal for sunny-day lounging or effortless outdoor entertaining. The magazine-worthy kitchen features stylish finishes and a cozy breakfast nook perfect for morning coffee and quiet moments. A
Discreetly tucked away on a quiet lane in Carmel-by-the-Seas coveted Southeast quadrant, this classic 1960s 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a rare 16,553 ± sq. ft. mostly flat lot with a detached 1,000± sq. ft. garage. Just two blocks to downtown and a 10-minute stroll to Carmel Beach, the property offers the ideal blend of privacy and proximity. Bordered by the historic Mission Trail and
Nestled in the Golden Rectangle and just a short stroll from Carmel Beach, this coastal cottage has been thoughtfully reimagined to blend classic Carmel character with upscale modern living. Step inside to discover a light-filled living space anchored by a rustic stone fireplace, creating the perfect setting for cozy evenings or relaxed entertaining. The stylish, updated kitchen flows seamlessly
Welcome to Villa San Carlos, a 16 unit condo complex perfectly located at the corner of San Carlos & 8th in downtown Carmel. Minutes away from world class restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, and local theaters, this is your chance to live in the downtown area. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground level unit offers garden views and a patio for relaxing or entertaining. The interior is light filled and
Welcome to Landfall, a true Carmel cottage with all the warmth and delights of a home much loved. With its roomy living/dining space complete with open ceiling, original white oak floors, and brick fireplace you can easily imagine the joys of friendship and family shared here. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in a prime location just off Ocean Ave and less than two blocks to the beach
Pardon My Tree sits in Carmels coveted Golden Rectangle, offering the rare convenience of a flat stroll to downtown shops, restaurants, and to the beach. Step inside to a warm and inviting living room with a classic Carmel stone fireplace, vaulted wood-beamed ceiling, and expansive windows that bathe the space in natural light. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with plush wool Berber carpet,
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