$4,125,000
SOLD JAN 24, 2025

0 Palou 2 Sw of 2nd Ave Unit ML81989117 Carmel, CA 93921

Carmel-By-The-Sea Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,855 Sq Ft
5,998 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$2,224 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Carmel River Elementary School Rated A+
  • Skyline View
  • 1-minute walk to Devendorf Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome to The Nest - a charming Carmel cottage just four blocks from the beach and a short walk to town. This warm and inviting home features a stylish Belgian-inspired interior with a formal living room, dining area and family room all featuring high vaulted ceilings, cozy fireplaces, and vintage wooden light fixtures. The renovated gourmet kitchen opens to the family room with a fireplace and features gorgeous French oak cabinetry, custom stone walls and an elegant La Cornue stove. The primary bedroom faces the garden, opens to its own little porch for coffee or cocktails, and includes an en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub. The second bedroom has a built-in bed with storage and a work area, while the third bedroom offers a private retreat. A two-car garage includes laundry and ample storage. The property also boasts a tranquil garden and fire pit, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Carmel charm with elevated design and easy walks to town and beach make this the perfect Carmel retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelly Lynch

Carmel Realty Company License #01217466 Listed on: 12/30/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Staples Gannaway Group

Compass License #70004321

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 5,998 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Gated Home
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Uncovered Parking

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,855 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Pool

  • Spa
  • Spa Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-231-002-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Age: 27
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1855
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, No Formal Dining Room, Skylight
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Ice Maker, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 1855
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Fire Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (220V), In Garage, Tub / Sink, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Travertine
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Granite, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Skylight, Stall Shower, Stall Shower - 2+, Stone, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Spa - Cover, Spa - Electric, Spa - Jetted, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Courtyard, Deck, Fenced, Fire Pit, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate, Wood
  • Property Faces: South
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Enclosed, Gate / Door Opener, Uncovered Parking, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Carmel Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped, Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 010-231-002-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1377
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6000.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Energy Star Appliances, Insulation - Per Owner, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Carmel Unified

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Sold $4,125,000 +0.6% $2,224 / Sq Ft
01/04/2025 01/04/25 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2024 12/30/24 For Sale $4,100,000 -- $2,210 / Sq Ft
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MLS Number: ML81989117

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