Set on a beautifully landscaped parcel just minutes from Carmel, this architecturally striking contemporary home offers privacy, breathtaking views and refined living. Designed by renowned Sausalito architect Michael Rex, the 4,500+ sq.ft. residence is thoughtfully positioned above a line of heritage oaks, ensuring seclusion while capturing panoramic vistas of distant valley views. Inside, the home blends style, elegance and simplicity into a bright, airy layout that invites natural light from every direction. A 17-foot-wide floor to ceiling Nana glass wall seamlessly connects the indoors to an elevated limestone terrace with access to in-ground spa and the expansive landscape beyond ideal for relaxed outdoor living and entertaining. The landscape design features a thoughtfully curated tranquil garden of drought-tolerant native plants, centered around a custom basalt fountain and numerous viewing platforms offering a peaceful retreat in total harmony with the surroundings. The home features a resplendent primary bedroom suite with two separate individual walk-in closets and spa inspired baths, a 3-car garage, elevator and timeless high-end finishes throughout. This exceptional property offers a rare blend of luxury, comfort and privacy all in an incomparable Carmel location.
Sold for $5,750,000
$5,750,000
5473 Quail Meadows Dr, Carmel, CA 93923
3beds
4,531sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2002
3 Acres Lot
$5,811,300 Zestimate®
$1,269/sqft
$7,298 Estimated rent
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$5.06M - $6.68M
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Architecturally striking contemporary homeCustom basalt fountainTimeless high-end finishesDrought-tolerant native plantsNana glass wallResplendent primary bedroom suiteBeautifully landscaped parcel
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Listed by:
Canning Properties 70010029 831-241-4458,
Sotheby’s International Realty 831-624-1566
Bought with:
, 70010222
Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82017953
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Library, Office, Workshop
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, ReverseFloorPlan, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor
Bathroom
- Features: Bidet, DoubleSinks, Marble, ShowerandTub, StallShower, Tile, Tub, TubwJets
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningFamilyCombo, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: IslandwithSink, Pantry
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Built In Oven/Range, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener, Warming Drawer
- Laundry: Tub/Sink, Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Video Audio System, Floor Drain, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Stone, Travertine
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,531
- Total interior livable area: 4,531 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Off Street, Parking Area
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Elevator/Lift, Accessible Doors
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fenced, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Spa features: Other
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Valley
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
- Features: Hillside, Sloped Down
Details
- Parcel number: 157171074000
- Zoning: LDR/B-6-VS-RAZ
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Other, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Shingle, TarGravel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Other
- HOA fee: $315 monthly
Location
- Region: Carmel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,269/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,352,194
- Annual tax amount: $46,505
- Date on market: 8/13/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2025 | Sold | $5,750,000+53.3%$1,269/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82017953 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2017 | Sold | $3,750,000-2.6%$828/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2017 | Pending sale | $3,850,000$850/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81642427 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $3,850,000-20.6%$850/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81642427 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2009 | Listing removed | $4,850,000$1,070/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #826419 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2008 | Listed for sale | $4,850,000$1,070/sqft |
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| 10/2/2008 | Listing removed | $4,850,000$1,070/sqft |
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| 8/10/2008 | Listed for sale | $4,850,000+736.2%$1,070/sqft |
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| 8/13/1997 | Sold | $580,000$128/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,505 +2.9% | $4,352,194 +2% |
| 2024 | $45,196 0% | $4,266,858 +2% |
| 2023 | $45,204 +3.2% | $4,183,195 +2% |
| 2022 | $43,807 +1.3% | $4,101,172 +2% |
| 2021 | $43,257 +2.2% | $4,020,757 +1% |
| 2020 | $42,332 +2% | $3,979,530 +2% |
| 2019 | $41,518 +2% | $3,901,500 +2% |
| 2018 | $40,707 +103.7% | $3,825,000 +108.5% |
| 2017 | $19,981 +5.3% | $1,834,466 +2% |
| 2016 | $18,976 +2.4% | $1,798,497 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $18,524 | $1,771,483 +2% |
| 2014 | $18,524 | $1,736,783 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,695,035 +4.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,617,682 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,605,593 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,609,409 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,577,853 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,546,915 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,516,585 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,486,849 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,457,696 +9.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,326,760 +87.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $708,953 +12.8% |
| 2001 | $6,329 | $628,582 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $616,257 |
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Neighborhood: 93923
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Tularcitos Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 8.9 mi
- 7/10Carmel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Carmel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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