Perched above the Pacific Ocean with spectacular ocean views, Villa Alto Mare captivates instantly, the sounds of crashing waves & the beauty of Point Lobos mesmerizing. Grand in style yet designed to be enjoyed with others or to cherish natures beauty in solitude, this impressive custom estate was built with the finest materials including limestone, marble & Venetian plaster. The grand foyer exudes Old World elegance while the stately living room enthralls with sweeping views. Magnificent panoramic vistas enhance the spacious kitchen, charming dining area and wood-beam vaulted dining room. A mahogany study provides a quiet retreat while the luxurious primary suite with dramatic views encompasses the entire upstairs. A separate studio provides a peaceful space for guests to relax. Lush gardens, fountains & outdoor entertaining areas enrich the feeling of being one with natures splendor. Elegant, formal, tranquil & serene, Villa Alto Mare is a singular piece of heaven on earth!
Sold for $11,500,000
$11,500,000
254 Highway 1, Carmel, CA 93923
5beds
5,836sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1994
0.98 Acres Lot
$11,522,600 Zestimate®
$1,971/sqft
$7,381 Estimated rent
Home value
$11,522,600
$10.02M - $13.25M
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Spectacular ocean viewsSweeping viewsDramatic viewsOld world eleganceLuxurious primary suiteLush gardensPanoramic vistas
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Listed by:
Rebecca Wolf Arnold 01706104 831-241-2600,
Carmel Realty Company 831-622-1000,
Geoff Arnold 02036451 831-297-3890,
Carmel Realty Company
Bought with:
Tim Allen, 00891159
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81991703
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Library, Office, Utility Room, Workshop
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Marble, ShowerandTub, Skylight, StallShower2plus, SteamShower, Tile, TubwJets, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastNook, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom, Skylights
Family room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, Countertop_Other, ExhaustFan, IslandwithSink
Heating
- Individual Room Controls, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Tub/Sink, Upper Floor, Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Video Audio System, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other Location, Outside, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,836
- Total interior livable area: 5,836 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Ocean, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Water
Lot
- Size: 0.98 Acres
- Features: Grade Varies
Details
- Additional structures: Garage, Sheds
- Parcel number: 241182025000
- Zoning: SFR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Raised, Slab, Crawl Space
- Roof: Tile, Clay
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Generator, PropaneOnSite
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Propane, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Carmel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,971/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,690,576
- Annual tax amount: $38,634
- Date on market: 3/13/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Sold | $11,500,000-9.8%$1,971/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Pending sale | $12,750,000$2,185/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Contingent | $12,750,000$2,185/sqft |
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| 4/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $12,750,000-8.9%$2,185/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81991703 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/25/2023 | Price change | $13,999,000-22.2%$2,399/sqft |
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| 7/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $18,000,000$3,084/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,634 +3% | $3,690,576 +2% |
| 2024 | $37,523 0% | $3,618,213 +2% |
| 2023 | $37,525 +3.4% | $3,547,268 +2% |
| 2022 | $36,295 +1.2% | $3,477,715 +2% |
| 2021 | $35,864 +2.2% | $3,409,526 +1% |
| 2020 | $35,102 +1.9% | $3,374,566 +2% |
| 2019 | $34,433 +1.9% | $3,308,399 +2% |
| 2018 | $33,795 +2.1% | $3,243,529 +2% |
| 2017 | $33,099 +1.6% | $3,179,932 +2% |
| 2016 | $32,576 +2.5% | $3,117,581 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $31,794 | $3,070,753 +2% |
| 2014 | $31,794 | $3,010,602 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,938,233 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,880,621 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $2,859,093 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,865,886 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,809,693 +4% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,700,591 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,647,639 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $2,595,726 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,548,153 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $2,498,190 +2% |
| 2001 | $24,578 | $2,449,207 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $2,401,183 |
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Neighborhood: 93923
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Carmel River Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3 mi
- 7/10Carmel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 10/10Carmel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: CarmelRiverElementary
- Middle: CarmelMiddle
- High: CarmelHigh
- District: CarmelUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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