Weathertop Ranch is an Idyllic Countryside Retreat in Carmel Valley. Discover a haven of tranquility, set across 224 acres of pristine Carmel Valley landscape. This estate ranch offers a seamless blend of natural beauty and elegance, with breathtaking views spanning from Pebble Beach, to Pt Lobos, Carmel Bay, the Santa Lucia Preserve, the entire length of Carmel Valley to Cachagua, with more views to the Salinas Valley and back to the curve of Monterey Bay to Santa Cruz. The heart of this property is a 2,700 sq ft post adobe main residence, showcasing classic architecture with modern touches. Expansive windows capture stunning vistas, perfect for relaxation or entertaining. The ranch promises a vibrant lifestyle, suitable for cattle ranching, horseback riding, or vineyard cultivation. Guests will find comfort in the additional lodgings: a 1,224 sq ft bunkhouse, an 800 sq ft guest house, and a 720 sq ft Barn Cottage. Enjoy practical amenities with two wells, and public water access. The property's proximity to Carmel Valley Village, just two mile away, and 13 miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea ensures both privacy and convenience. Whether for private reflection, vineyard enjoyment, or social engagement, Weathertop Ranch presents an unparalleled Californian countryside opportunity.
For sale
$7,950,000
500 El Caminito Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
7beds
5,388sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1960
224 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,476/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Expansive windowsAdditional lodgingsBreathtaking views
- 370 days |
- 778 |
- 35 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
William Smith 01064866 831-626-2400,
Coldwell Banker Realty 831-626-2221
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82012167
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Office, Utility Room
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor
Bathroom
- Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus, TubinPrimaryBedroom, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Other
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Other, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Security Gate
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Two Way
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,388
- Total interior livable area: 5,388 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 20
- Parking features: Attached, Common, Guest, Off Site
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure, Fire Pit
- Fencing: Barbed Wire,Cross Fenced,Mixed Height Type,Partial Cross,Surveyed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Canyon, City Lights, Forest/Woods, Hills, Marina, Mountain(s), Ocean, Other, Pasture, Ridge, Valley, Vineyard, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Marina,Ocean,Water
Lot
- Size: 224 Acres
- Features: Additional Land Available, Agricultural, Farm Animals Permitted, Hilly, Rolling Slope, Grade Varies, Other
Details
- Additional structures: MiscellaneousStructures, Barn, Cabin, Garage, Other, Outbuilding, Sheds
- Parcel number: 187011010
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: CrossFenced, Fenced, Other, Pasture, RidingTrails
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab, Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: MasterMeter, Other, PropaneOnSite, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: None
- Water: Other, Public, Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Other, Propane, Water Connected, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Carmel Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,476/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,279,509
- Annual tax amount: $55,472
- Date on market: 6/25/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$7,034/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $7,950,000$1,476/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,472 +3% | $5,279,509 +2% |
| 2024 | $53,881 +0.5% | $5,175,990 +2% |
| 2023 | $53,601 +53% | $5,074,500 +51.3% |
| 2022 | $35,032 | $3,354,153 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 93924
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Tularcitos Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10Carmel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.7 mi
- 10/10Carmel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: TularcitosElementary
- Middle: CarmelMiddle
- High: CarmelHigh
- District: CarmelUnified
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- California
- Monterey County
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- 93924
- 500 El Caminito Rd






