Bien Sur is the crown jewel of the Big Sur oceanfront properties, spanning 43 acres w 19 waterfront acres on the most coveted land. The estate includes 4 combined parcels of land meticulously curated over the years to create a one-of-a-kind secluded ocean sanctuary. The compound is an artistic masterpiece of natural beauty, architecture, landscape design, & outdoor art offering an exceptional living experience. Alongside the main house, the property includes multiple guest houses, a caretakers unit, & the region's only funicular which carries you to the grand estate perched cliffside at the waters edge. Situated at the lowest elevation on the Big Sur coastline this trophy residence is a mid-century architectural masterpiece, boasting soaring ceilings, 180-degree panoramic ocean views, & a private cobblestone beach. Luxurious outdoor living amenities in a private park setting w sprawling lawns, soaking tub, bocce ball court, Koi ponds, Zen gardens, multiple outdoor view decks, & fire pits. For the discerning buyer seeking the extraordinary, Bien Sur awaits.
Sold for $17,000,000
$17,000,000
53810 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
11beds
7,668sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1971
43.83 Acres Lot
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$2,217/sqft
$2,769 Estimated rent
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Waterfront acresBocce ball courtPrivate cobblestone beachCaretakers unitZen gardensKoi pondsSecluded ocean sanctuary
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Listed by:
TruszkowskiFreedman 70010222 831-250-3560,
Sotheby’s International Realty 831-624-1566
Bought with:
, 70010222
Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82007050
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 13
- Full bathrooms: 11
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: Skylight, PrimaryOversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan, Island
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Radiant Floor
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,668
- Total interior livable area: 7,668 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Common, Electric Gate, No Garage, Oversized
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Fire Pit, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 43.83 Acres
- Features: Grade Varies
Details
- Additional structures: MiscellaneousStructures, Cabin, Sheds
- Parcel number: 420231004000
- Zoning: WSC40
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom,Luxury
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Generator, PropaneOnSite
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Spring
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Big Sur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,217/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,369,806
- Annual tax amount: $35,259
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2025 | Sold | $17,000,000-20.9%$2,217/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82007050 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Pending sale | $21,500,000$2,804/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82007050 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $21,500,000$2,804/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82007050 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,259 +3% | $3,369,806 +2% |
| 2024 | $34,245 +95.8% | $3,303,732 +98.8% |
| 2023 | $17,486 +3.4% | $1,662,186 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,910 +1% | $1,629,595 +2% |
| 2021 | $16,742 +2.2% | $1,597,643 +1% |
| 2020 | $16,385 +1.9% | $1,581,262 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,072 +1.9% | $1,550,257 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,772 | $1,519,860 +2% |
| 2017 | -- | $1,490,059 +2% |
| 2016 | -- | $1,460,843 +1.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $1,438,900 +2% |
| 2014 | -- | $1,410,714 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,376,803 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,349,807 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,339,719 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,342,902 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,316,571 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,290,756 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,265,448 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,240,636 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,216,310 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,194,018 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,170,606 +2% |
| 2001 | $11,550 | $1,147,653 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $1,125,150 |
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Neighborhood: 93920
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Captain Cooper Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 7.7 mi
- 7/10Carmel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 30.4 mi
- 10/10Carmel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 31.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: CaptainCooperElementary
- 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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- Monterey County
- Big Sur
- 93920
- 53810 Highway 1
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