Discover the epitome of coastal cottage living in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea's highly sought-after Golden Rectangle. This single-level storybook home built in 1939 provides a timeless 2-bedroom, 2-bath retreat, featuring vaulted open-beam ceilings and wood-clad windows that bathe the interiors in natural light. The kitchen pairs durable granite countertops with a quaint breakfast nook, perfect for relaxed living. Other features include the adorable dutch-door entry, the cozy living room with a classic brick fireplace and delightful cottage-style accents, and the primary suite with a luxurious soaking tub. Outside, the fully fenced 4,000 sqft lot includes a deck/patio perfect for al fresco dining and a one-car attached garage plus driveway parking. Sited just six blocks from Carmel Beach and moments from world-class galleries, restaurants, and boutiques, this home seamlessly fuses serene private living with vibrant village access. This charming Carmel cottage presents a wonderful opportunity to live in one of California's most enchanting oceanside villages.
Sold for $2,400,000 on 08/18/25
$2,400,000
Lincoln 3 Ne Of 12th, Carmel, CA 93923
2beds
926sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
4,000 Square Feet Lot
$2,379,700 Zestimate®
$2,592/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 19, 2025 at 02:17am
Listed by:
Tim Allen 00891159 831-214-1990,
Coldwell Banker Realty 831-626-2221
Bought with:
Irene Reed, 01879122
Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82014582
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 926
- Total interior livable area: 926 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,000 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 010159010000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised, Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Carmel
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
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