$6,450,000
SOLD OCT 14, 2025

16 Vasquez Trail Carmel, CA 93923

9 Beds
10 Baths
9,696 Sq Ft
52.93 Acres

Recently Sold

$665 Per Sq Ft

24% Below List Price

550 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • Barn
  • Tennis Courts
  • Tularcitos Elementary School Rated A
  • Horse Property
  • Media Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Perfectly situated on a stunning 52± acre promontory home site in the private Santa Lucia Preserve rests this elegant property in the Carmel sun with everything you can imagine and more. With breathtaking panoramic views of mountains overlooking the valley, this remarkable estate features a 9,696± sq.ft. main residence, plus a guest house with two en-suite bedrooms, and a caretakers unit with two bedrooms and two baths with a full kitchen. The luxurious five bedroom, six full and two half bath main house has soaring ceilings with hand hewn beams, walls of windows, a chefs kitchen with a large island and breakfast nook, dining room, luxuriant primary bedroom suite with a spa-like bath and private hot tub, two offices, billiards room, home theater and more. Additional amenities include a sparkling infinity pool with gorgeous views, outdoor fireplace, tennis and basketball sport court, bocce ball court, raised beds for gardening and garage space for 12 cars. This impressive property is located minutes from the top-rated and world-renowned Tom Fazio designed golf course. The dramatic architecture merges the perfect combination of exclusive country living with privacy, numerous entertaining options, and promotes an active lifestyle routine behind the secure gates of The Preserve.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keck Properties

Sotheby’s International Realty License #70010300 Listed on: 03/14/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Keck Properties

Sotheby’s International Realty License #70010300 Listed on: 03/14/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 52.93 Acre Lot
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as RC/40-D-S

HOA Fees

  • $249 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 9 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ridge
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 9,696 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entertainment System
  • Wired For Sound
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Media Room
  • Library
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 9 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Alarm System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System
  • Fire Suppression System

Pool

  • Cabana
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Horse Property
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank
  • Fiber Optics Available
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 239-071-003-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, common area gas, insurance - common area, maintenance - common area, management fee, security service
  • Santa Lucia Preserve HOA
  • Built by Santa Lucia Preserve
  • Stream

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Courtyard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$249 per month

Parking

9

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 9696
  • Complex Name: Santa Lucia Preserve
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Zoning Description: RC/40-D-S
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Freezer, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Pantry, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 9696
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Fire System - Sprinkler, Fire System - Suppression, Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Travertine
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Library, Media / Home Theater
  • Fireplaces Min: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 8
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Granite, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Cabana / Dressing Room, Pool - Fenced, Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Hills, Mountains, Pasture, Ridge, Valley
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Dog Run / Kennel, Drought Tolerant Plants, Tennis Court
  • Horse Property: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Mixed Height / Type
  • Horse Property Description: Barn

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 9
  • Parking Spaces: 10
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 249
  • HOA Amenities: Concierge
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Insurance - Common Area, Maintenance - Common Area, Management Fee, Security Service
  • H O A Name Text: Santa Lucia Preserve HOA
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Security Gate, Vaulted Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Walk-in Closet

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped, Stream - Year Round, Views
  • Parcel Number: 239-071-003-000
  • Lot Acres: 52.9300
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2305631.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2305631.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Energy Star Appliances, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Carmel Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2024
Closed on
Sep 30, 2025
Sold by
Brown Andrew and Brown Beverly
Bought by
Preserve Time Llc
Seller's Agent
Keck Properties
Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Keck Properties
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$8,495,000
Sold Price
$6,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,045,000
-24.07%
Views
522

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
322.97%
Original Mortgage
$3,900,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,900,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$5,086,903

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2017
Closed on
Nov 28, 2017
Sold by
Hodnfield Gerald and Hodnfield Sherri J
Bought by
Brown Andrew and Brown Beverley
Seller's Agent
Lisa Guthrie
La Tierra Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mark Baxter
Carmel Realty Company
List Price
$7,900,000
Sold Price
$6,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,700,000
-21.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.51%
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2004
Sold by
Thermond Jeffrey L and Thermond Catherine A
Bought by
Hodnefield Gerald and Hednefield Sherri J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2000
Sold by
Rancho San Carlos Partnership Lp
Bought by
Thermond Jeffrey L and Thermond Catherine A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $6,450,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $6,200,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed $2,100,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,900,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $1,800,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Sold $6,450,000 -18.9% $665 / Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $7,950,000 -6.4% $820 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $8,495,000 +31.7% $876 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Off Market $6,450,000 -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $8,495,000 -14.6% $876 / Sq Ft
03/04/2025 03/04/25 For Sale $9,950,000 0.0% $1,026 / Sq Ft
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Price Changed $9,950,000 -7.4% $1,026 / Sq Ft
11/23/2024 11/23/24 For Sale $10,750,000 +66.7% $1,109 / Sq Ft
11/23/2024 11/23/24 Off Market $6,450,000 -- --
10/23/2024 10/23/24 Price Changed $10,750,000 -8.5% $1,109 / Sq Ft
04/09/2024 04/09/24 Price Changed $11,750,000 -6.0% $1,212 / Sq Ft
03/14/2024 03/14/24 For Sale $12,500,000 +101.6% $1,289 / Sq Ft
01/05/2018 01/05/18 Sold $6,200,000 -21.5% $639 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/10/2017 07/10/17 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2017 05/08/17 For Sale $7,900,000 -- $815 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $96,603 $7,054,537 $2,844,571 $4,209,966
2024 $96,603 $6,916,214 $2,788,796 $4,127,418
2023 $94,379 $6,780,603 $2,734,114 $4,046,489
2022 $91,202 $6,647,651 $2,680,504 $3,967,147
2021 $89,723 $6,517,306 $2,627,946 $3,889,360
2020 $86,091 $6,450,480 $2,601,000 $3,849,480
2019 $84,077 $6,324,000 $2,550,000 $3,774,000
2018 $89,810 $6,700,000 $2,000,000 $4,700,000
2017 $89,054 $6,700,000 $2,000,000 $4,700,000
2016 $103,866 $3,000,000 $2,400,000 $600,000
2015 $103,345 $8,400,000 $2,400,000 $6,000,000
2014 $103,822 $8,400,000 $2,400,000 $6,000,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81951535

MLSListings

APN: 239-071-003-000