NOT LISTED FOR SALE

191 Van Ess Way Carmel, CA 93923

Carmel Highlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,323,000 - $3,201,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,288 Sq Ft
$1,275/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 26, 2013

Last sale price $1,350,000 $590 Per Sq Ft

Est. 116% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,877 / mo

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Sauna
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Carmel River Elementary School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck

About This Home

As of April 2013

Stunning ocean views in every room! Fallingwater inspired architecture, split level. Private Beach access, 3 large balconies with amazing views. Master suite w/ jetted tub, sauna, and fireplace stove. 3rd bedroom set up as game room with billiards. Close to Carmel/Monterey shops and entertainment. Passive solar heating and other energy features. MUST SEE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James S. Shin

Intero Real Estate Services License #01358693 Listed on: 03/01/2013

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie DeLuca

Front St. Property Management, Inc. License #01364722

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,288 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Sauna

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Passive Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Septic Tank
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 241-311-031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 590.03
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2288
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 1173
  • Map Side Coordinate: 3
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 1173
  • Thomas Brothers: D3
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Stories: Tri Level
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Trash Compactor, Oven Range - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 2288
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Fire Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Workshop, Formal Entry, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets, Sauna

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • View: Mountains, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Sustainable Deck Materials, Deck
  • Exterior: Shingles, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Wet Bar

Schools

  • High School: 497

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 241-311-031
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 698.86
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12569.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 12569.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 12569.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12569.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Caulked/Sealed, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star HVAC, Energy Star Windows/ Doors, Insulated Water Heater, Low Flow Shower, Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Thermostat Controller, Passive Solar, Ceiling Fan(s)

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Carmel Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Carmel River Elementary
  • High School Text: Carmel High
  • Middle School Text: Carmel Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 2025
Sold by
Bhatt Living Trust and Bhatt Ashwin N
Bought by
Bhatt Ashwin N and Bhatt Sangita A
Current Estimated Value
$2,917,077

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2022
Sold by
Shah Family Revocable Trust
Bought by
Bhatt Living Tust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,746,900
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2019
Sold by
Bhatt Ashwin N
Bought by
Bhatt Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2015
Sold by
Shah Sonia
Bought by
Shah Family Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2013
Closed on
Apr 22, 2013
Sold by
Shah Shailesh R
Bought by
Shah Sonia S
Seller's Agent
James S. Shin
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Leslie DeLuca
Front St. Property Management, Inc.
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$249,000
-15.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.07%
Original Mortgage
$945,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2013
Closed on
Apr 16, 2013
Sold by
Johnson Royce W and Johnson Marilyn M
Bought by
Bhatt Ashwin N and Shah Sonia
Seller's Agent
James S. Shin
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Leslie DeLuca
Front St. Property Management, Inc.
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$249,000
-15.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$945,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2001
Sold by
Johnson Royce W and Johnson Marilyn M
Bought by
Johnson Royce W and Johnson Marilyn M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2000
Sold by
Kassner Michael E
Bought by
Johnson Royce W and Johnson Marilyn M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$799,500
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2000
Sold by
Sidney Bruce W and Johansen Marsha
Bought by
Miller Michael L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$799,500
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 1996
Sold by
Meinardus Richard C and Meinardus Joyce M
Bought by
Kassner Michael E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bhatt Ashwin N -- None Listed On Document
Bhatt Living Tust $1,543,500 Fidelity National Title
Bhatt Living Trust -- None Available
Shah Family Revocable Trust -- None Available
Shah Sonia S -- Old Republic Title Company
Bhatt Ashwin N -- Old Republic Title Company
Bhatt Ashwin N $1,350,000 Old Republic Title Company
Johnson Royce W -- --
Johnson Royce W $1,230,000 Stewart Title
Miller Michael L $369,500 Stewart Title
Kassner Michael E $540,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bhatt Living Tust $1,746,900
Previous Owner Bhatt Ashwin N $945,000
Previous Owner Johnson Royce W $799,500
Previous Owner Kassner Michael E $405,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/26/2013 04/26/13 Sold $1,350,000 -15.6% $590 / Sq Ft
03/23/2013 03/23/13 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2013 03/01/13 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $699 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $25,076 $2,465,054 $1,149,728 $1,315,326
2024 $25,076 $2,416,721 $1,127,185 $1,289,536
2023 $25,043 $2,369,335 $1,105,084 $1,264,251
2022 $16,370 $2,353,271 $1,098,122 $1,255,149
2021 $16,209 $1,535,011 $681,778 $853,233
2020 $15,865 $1,519,273 $674,788 $844,485
2019 $15,572 $1,490,269 $662,342 $827,927
2018 $15,285 $1,461,049 $649,355 $811,694
2017 $14,971 $1,432,402 $636,623 $795,779
2016 $14,735 $1,404,317 $624,141 $780,176
2015 $14,531 $1,383,224 $614,766 $768,458
2014 -- $1,356,129 $602,724 $753,405
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    James S. Shin

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • Leslie DeLuca

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Leslie DeLuca

    Front St. Property Management, Inc.

    (831) 214-1934

    10 Total Sales

    Leslie DeLuca
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Kathleen Kiang

  • W

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    William & Kathleen Kiang

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81306399

MLSListings

APN: 241-311-031-000

California Monterey County Carmel 93923 Carmel Highlands

191 Van Ess Way, Carmel, CA

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