This luxurious oceanfront retreat located a few doors north of Big Sur's world renowned Esalen Institute offers dramatic whitewater views amidst an extraordinary landscape design by the celebrated artist & landscape designer Bernard Trainor. Upon entrance, one enters the massive elegant great room with its soaring exposed beam ceiling and walls of glass for taking in some of the most gorgeous views on the coast of Big Sur. The expansive minimalist design features twin oceanfront decks on each floor allowing one to completely immerse in the strikingly beautiful setting indoors or outdoors in total comfort. A rotating wood fired stove anchors the enormous living room which is shared with one of the larger open kitchens on the coast. The private primary bedroom with fireplace is accessed from the living room and downstairs one finds two more bedrooms and a bath, along with a smaller cozy living room with decks on each side. Some of Big Sur's most exquisite stone paths and stairways provide access to the extensive lush native gardens and a multitude of lovingly designed natural spaces for life to unfold. The favorite is the garden spa with sauna, copper tubs, and the rock shower. All of this is accessed by a private driveway which leads to Hwy One and the rest of the world.
For sale
$9,750,000
54722 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
4beds
1,740sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2000
5.8 Acres Lot
$8,758,300 Zestimate®
$5,603/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 81 days
- 2,685
- 160
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mike Gilson 01749833 831-915-0903,
Engel & Volkers Carmel 925-872-0968
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82050424
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Office
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, TubwJets
Dining room
- Features: DiningFamilyCombo, DiningBar
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan, Island, IslandwithSink
Heating
- Space Heater, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,740
- Total interior livable area: 1,740 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Partial,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 5.8 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Garage, PoultryCoop
- Parcel number: 421011010000
- Zoning: RDR / 40_D(cz)
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PropaneOnSite, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Propane, Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Big Sur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $5,603/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,118,067
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$8,758,300
$8.32M - $9.20M
$4,270/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $9,750,000+133.5%$5,603/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82050424 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2015 | Sold | $4,175,000+40.6%$2,399/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2012 | Sold | $2,970,261-54.1%$1,707/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2010 | Listing removed | $6,475,000$3,721/sqft |
Source: The Real Estate Group of San Luis Obispo, Inc. #161389 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2010 | Listed for sale | $6,475,000+855%$3,721/sqft |
Source: The Real Estate Group of San Luis Obispo, Inc. #161389 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2007 | Sold | $678,000-63.4%$390/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2004 | Sold | $1,850,000+440.9%$1,063/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/1999 | Sold | $342,000$197/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $5,118,067 +2% |
| 2025 | $50,936 +1.7% | $5,017,714 +2% |
| 2024 | $50,060 +1.8% | $4,919,329 +2% |
| 2023 | $49,163 +2% | $4,822,873 +2% |
| 2022 | $48,199 +2% | $4,728,308 +2% |
| 2021 | $47,254 +1% | $4,635,597 +1% |
| 2020 | $46,770 +2% | $4,588,066 +2% |
| 2019 | $45,853 +2% | $4,498,105 +2% |
| 2018 | $44,954 | $4,409,908 +2% |
| 2017 | -- | $4,323,440 +2% |
| 2016 | -- | $4,238,668 +27.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $3,329,984 +2% |
| 2014 | -- | $3,264,755 -24.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $4,302,180 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $4,217,824 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $4,186,303 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $4,196,249 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $4,113,970 +109.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,963,234 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,924,740 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,887,000 +400.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $377,102 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $370,191 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $362,933 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,564 | $355,817 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $348,840 |
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