For sale

Price cut: $96K (7/27)

$499,000

21 A El Cuenco, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

2beds

1,064sqft

$3,241/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1971

0.61 Acres Lot

$489,400 Zestimate^®

$469/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Calling all Contractors, Flippers, and Do-It-Yourself-Ers! Nestled among the oaks just minutes from Carmel Valley Village, this unique property offers an exceptional opportunity to create your own retreat Featuring rustic wood finishes, expansive decking, and a peaceful natural setting, the home is ready for a new owner's vision and improvements. The property presents tremendous potential for renovation, restoration, or reimagining. Existing features include generous outdoor living spaces, cedar siding, abundant storage areas, and a flexible layout that can be adapted to suit a variety of needs. Surrounded by the beauty of Carmel Valley while remaining conveniently close to the shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, and amenities of the Village, this is a rare chance to invest in location and unlock future value. Bring your contractor, creativity, and imagination to transform this Carmel Valley property into something truly special.

44 days

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining room

Features: NoFormalDiningRoom

Family room

Features: SeparateFamilyRoom

Kitchen

Features: Countertop_Other, Countertop_Tile

Heating

Central Forced Air

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Other, Washer/Dryer
Laundry: Other

Features

Flooring: Other
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,064
Total interior livable area: 1,064 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Site

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck
Has view: Yes
View description: Forest/Woods, Hills, Valley

Lot

Size: 0.61 Acres
Features: Hillside, Grade Varies

Details

Parcel number: 189433009000
Zoning: Unknown
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Other
Roof: Wood

Condition

Fixer
New construction: No
Year built: 1971

Utilities & green energy

Gas: PublicUtilities
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Carmel Valley

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $469/sqft
Tax assessed value: $114,996
Annual tax amount: $1,466
Date on market: 6/14/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan

Estimated market value

$489,400

$465,000 - $514,000

$4,006/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/27/2026	Listed for sale	$499,000-16.1%$469/sqft
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7/9/2026	Contingent	$595,000$559/sqft
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6/14/2026	Listed for sale	$595,000$559/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,466 +2.6%	$114,996 +2%
2024	$1,429 +0.7%	$112,742 +2%
2023	$1,420 +3.1%	$110,533 +2%
2022	$1,377 +1.4%	$108,367 +2%
2021	$1,358 +7.7%	$106,244 +1%
2020	$1,261 +1.9%	$105,155 +2%
2019	$1,238 +1.5%	$103,094 +2%
2018	$1,220	$101,074 +2%
2017	--	$99,093 +2%
2016	--	$97,151 +1.5%
2015	--	$95,693 +2%
2014	--	$93,820 +2.5%
2012	--	$91,567 +2%
2011	--	$89,772 +0.8%
2010	--	$89,102 -0.2%
2009	--	$89,315 +2%
2008	--	$87,565 +2%
2007	--	$85,849 +2%
2006	--	$84,166 +2%
2005	--	$82,516 +2%
2004	--	$80,899 +1.9%
2003	--	$79,417 +2%
2002	--	$77,861 +2%
2001	$808	$76,335 +2%
2000	--	$74,839

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 93924

Getting around

1 / 100

Car-Dependent

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

7/10
Tularcitos Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
7/10
Carmel Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 10.8 mi
10/10
Carmel High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 11.8 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

District: CarmelUnified

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