NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2931 Alta Ave Carmel, CA 93923

Carmel Woods Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,504,704 - $3,009,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,506 Sq Ft
$1,879/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 20, 2023

Last sale price $2,550,000 $1,693 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,298/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carmel River Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2023

Welcome to Rose Cottage, a true Carmel charmer. Completely rebuilt in 2008 with the finest materials and craftsmanship while retaining the character and old world charm of a quintessential Carmel cottage. Meander up the garden path to this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a ground floor primary suite, handmade lead glass windows, vaulted ceilings with reclaimed old growth Redwood beams, 2 stone fireplaces, and stone and wood floors. A sun-drenched banquette opens to a private backyard featuring a patio with built in stone bench, mature gardens and a separate small artist studio, workout or yoga room or optional home office. Conveniently located on a quiet street with easy access to Hwy 1, schools, parks and still walking distance to downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. An opportunity to own a true Carmel gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelly Lynch

Carmel Realty Company License #01217466 Listed on: 09/05/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Rosen

Carmel Realty Company License #01864929

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 3,202 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,506 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Art Studio
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 009-102-028-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1506
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1506
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Radiant
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 009-102-028-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0735
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3200.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3200.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Carmel Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2023
Sold by
Stone Michael Scott
Bought by
Stone Michael Scott and Stone Amy Elizabeth
Current Estimated Value
$2,829,176

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$331,072
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2021
Sold by
Stone Michael Scott and Stone Amy Elizabeth
Bought by
Jerry Roles And Melinda Roles Revocable Trust and Roles

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2018
Closed on
Oct 4, 2018
Sold by
Stone Emily and Estate Of Howard J Rosen
Bought by
Stone Michael Scott
Seller's Agent
Courtney Jones
Carmel Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Shelly Lynch
Carmel Realty Company
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,495,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.08%
Original Mortgage
$897,000
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2015
Sold by
Rosen Howard J and Rosen Suzanne B
Bought by
Rosen Howard J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2012
Sold by
Birnberg Howard G and Birnberg Diane M
Bought by
Rosen Howard J and Rosen Suzanne B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$483,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2008
Sold by
Bradley Harlan and Bradley Samantha
Bought by
Birnberg Howard G and Birnberg Diane M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2005
Sold by
Cox Patricia T
Bought by
Bradley Harlan and Bradley Samantha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stone Michael Scott -- First American Title
Jerry Roles And Melinda Roles Revocable Trust $2,550,000 Chicago Title
Stone Michael Scott $1,495,000 First American Title Co
Rosen Howard J -- Accommodation
Rosen Howard J $1,150,000 Chicago Title Company
Birnberg Howard G $1,350,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bradley Harlan $753,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Stone Michael Scott $331,072
Previous Owner Stone Michael Scott $897,000
Previous Owner Rosen Howard J $483,000
Previous Owner Bradley Harlan $600,000
Closed Bradley Harlan $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/20/2023 10/20/23 Sold $2,550,000 -7.3% $1,693 / Sq Ft
10/03/2023 10/03/23 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2023 09/05/23 For Sale $2,750,000 +83.9% $1,826 / Sq Ft
10/16/2018 10/16/18 Sold $1,495,000 0.0% $993 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/04/2018 09/04/18 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2018 08/31/18 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $993 / 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 $27,410 $2,601,000 $1,836,000 $765,000
2024 $27,410 $2,550,000 $1,800,000 $750,000
2023 $17,898 $2,550,000 $1,800,000 $750,000
2022 $17,395 $1,571,510 $946,060 $625,450
2021 $17,105 $1,540,697 $927,510 $613,187
2020 $16,734 $1,524,900 $918,000 $606,900
2019 $16,405 $1,495,000 $900,000 $595,000
2018 $13,953 $1,269,489 $827,928 $441,561
2017 $13,615 $1,244,598 $811,695 $432,903
2016 $13,354 $1,220,195 $795,780 $424,415
2015 $13,178 $1,201,867 $783,827 $418,040
2014 $12,988 $1,178,325 $768,473 $409,852
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shelly Lynch

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Shelly Lynch

    Carmel Realty Company

    (831) 277-8044

    1 in this area

    132 Total Sales

    Shelly Lynch
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  • Melanie Rosen

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Melanie Rosen

    Carmel Realty Company

    (831) 594-8767

    3 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Melanie Rosen
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  • Courtney Jones

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Courtney Jones

    Carmel Realty Company

    (831) 233-4839

    3 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Courtney Jones
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81940171

MLSListings

APN: 009-102-028-000

California Monterey County Carmel Carmel Woods

2931 Alta Ave, Carmel, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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