$3,450,000
SOLD NOV 29, 2021
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,753 Sq Ft
4,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,968 Per Sq Ft

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Art Studio
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Carmel River Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wine Cellar
  • 4-minute walk to Carmelita Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

An authentic Carmel Cottage! Built in 1939 and completely renovated in 2015, this charming, well planned and masterfully constructed remodel has it all-quality, attention to detail, amazing use of space, single floor living, abundance of storage, CA walk in closet, a 4500 sq ft. lot with a peak of the ocean, and the good karma of a childrens loft, beach days, family celebrations, strolls to the village. You enter the cottage through a 140 yr. old front door, are greeted by a large stone fireplace, high ceilings, dining area with a hand painted dining table that easily expands to seat 8, 1838 master bedroom fireplace from Ireland, ceramic art work that remotely covers the family room t.v. and so many, many more custom details! Seeing is believing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Bouchier

Carmel Realty Company License #01314765 Listed on: 10/26/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Shelly Lynch

Carmel Realty Company License #01217466

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,316

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Skyline

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,753 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Art Studio
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Warming Drawer
  • <<microwave>>
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Loft Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bidet
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-182-002-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,316

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Age: 82
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1753
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Zoning Description: R
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Log, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Skylight
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven - Gas, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
  • Living Sq Ft: 1753
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Loft Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Basement - Unfinished, Den / Study / Office, Loft, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Bidet, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • View: Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Electric Car Hookup, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • School District: Carmel Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 010-182-002-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1033
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4500.00

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
Feb 19, 2020
Sold by
Shelton John P and Black Kimberley J
Bought by
Banks Jonathan and Banks Carrie O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,400,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,112,478
Interest Rate
2.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,400,336

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2017
Sold by
Solomon Robert S and Solomon Jessica
Bought by
Shelton John P and Black Kimberly J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,761,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2015
Sold by
Hopper John M and Hopper Sally H
Bought by
The Solomon Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2012
Sold by
Bertelsen Mark A and Bertelsen Susan E
Bought by
Hopper John M and Hopper Sally H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2001
Sold by
Bertelsen Mark A and Bertelsen Susan E
Bought by
Bertelsen Mark A and Bertelsen Susan E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 1996
Sold by
Kent Angela M and Kent Robert
Bought by
Wells Larry J and Wells Dianna L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,000,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $2,935,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $2,872,500 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $1,440,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $650,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,761,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $2,500,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $282,795 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $520,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $2,750,000 -59.0% $2,970 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $6,700,000 0.0% $2,182 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Sale $6,700,000 +94.2% $2,182 / Sq Ft
11/29/2021 11/29/21 Sold $3,450,000 0.0% $1,968 / Sq Ft
11/06/2021 11/06/21 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2021 10/26/21 For Sale $3,450,000 -1.4% $1,968 / Sq Ft
09/29/2021 09/29/21 Sold $3,500,000 -7.6% $2,095 / Sq Ft
08/29/2021 08/29/21 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2021 08/19/21 Price Changed $3,788,000 -5.0% $2,267 / Sq Ft
08/02/2021 08/02/21 Price Changed $3,988,000 -7.1% $2,387 / Sq Ft
07/01/2021 07/01/21 For Sale $4,295,000 -- $2,570 / 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 $34,316 $3,280,936 $2,187,291 $1,093,645
2024 $34,316 $3,216,604 $2,144,403 $1,072,201
2023 $34,239 $3,153,534 $2,102,356 $1,051,178
2022 $33,198 $3,091,701 $2,061,134 $1,030,567
2021 $32,752 $3,031,080 $2,020,720 $1,010,360
2020 $32,603 $3,053,574 $2,132,820 $920,754
2019 $31,972 $2,993,700 $2,091,000 $902,700
2018 $31,336 $2,935,000 $2,050,000 $885,000
2017 $31,186 $2,929,950 $2,040,000 $889,950
2016 $16,356 $1,497,938 $1,040,235 $457,703
2015 -- $1,475,438 $1,024,610 $450,828
2014 -- $1,446,537 $1,004,540 $441,997
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81866931

MLSListings

APN: 010-221-006-000