189 Upper Walden Rd, Carmel, CA 93923
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OFF MARKET

189 Upper Walden Rd
Carmel, CA 93923

  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,435 sqft (on 1 acre)

$4,138,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $24,732/mo*
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$4,138,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $24,732/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,435 sqft
(on 1 acre)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

Past a moss-hued artisan wall, through a golden gate, nestled among flowers lies an exquisite home from the page of a storybook fairytale. Lovingly and thoughtfully designed with art, elegance, family, and nature in mind, this two-story English tutor-style home sits on a rare fully usable acre in the Carmel Highlands overlooking the sea with sweeping views, vaulted ceilings, European oak hardwood floors, and 3 wood burning fireplaces. Privacy is paramount, with a well-maintained perimeter wall and fencing, beautiful handmade doors and gates, and other storybook surprises. There are 2 primary suites with ocean views, one upstairs in the main house and the other in the connected guest quarters. The home has many bonus areas including a professional soundproof music room, a basement, a large buttery, a whole house generator, EV charging, and a generously sized dog run. The partially wooded grounds are landscaped with new irrigation and enjoy vistas from many entertaining spaces.
189 Upper Walden Rd, Carmel, CA 93923 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,435 sqft single-family home built in 1991. It last sold for $4,175,000 on Oct 29, 2024 (6% below the $4,445,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $4,138,800, with a rent estimate of $7,946/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 189 Upper Walden Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3435 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Water PublicAppliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Built In Oven, RefrigeratorDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air,RadiantNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Central Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 3Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Gas & Electric
Gas: PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: WoodFoundation: Raised
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1991
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 241283013000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $4,445,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Carmel
School Information
Elementary School District: CarmelUnifiedHigh School District: CarmelUnifiedWalk Score: 3

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3435

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML81967539
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Doug Steiny 00681652, (831) 236-7363
Sotheby’s International Realty, (831) 624-1566
Bought with: Tim Allen 00891159, (831) 214-1990, Coldwell Banker Realty, (831) 626-2221
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML81967539

Price History for 189 Upper Walden Rd

DatePriceEventSource
10/29/2024$4,175,000Sold
MLSListings Inc #ML81967539
10/07/2024$4,445,000ContingentMLSListings Inc #ML81967539
09/23/2024$4,445,000PriceChange
MLSListings Inc #ML81967539
08/23/2024$4,495,000PriceChange
MLSListings Inc #ML81967539
05/29/2024$4,600,000Listed For SaleMLSListings Inc #ML81967539
03/31/2022$3,250,000Sold
N/A
10/06/2000$1,290,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.71M
$42.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$1.44K
$7MoM
Available listings
111
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$43,699
Assessment$4,175,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 189 Upper Walden Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
214 Crest Rd, Carmel, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$4,395,000
05/18/26
3
4
2,910
209 Crest Rd, Carmel, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$2,765,000
01/12/26
3
2.5
2,461
231 Spindrift Rd, Carmel, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$2,750,000
10/20/25
3
3.5
3,315
164 Spindrift Rd #A, Carmel, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$6,250,000
08/28/25
4
4.5
4,371
176 Sonoma Ln, Carmel, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
02/05/26
3
3
2,560
15 Mentone Rd, Carmel, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$2,950,000
01/29/26
3
2
1,932
11 Yankee Point Dr, Carmel, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$2,687,500
05/26/26
3
2
1,822
110 Pine Way, Carmel, CA
0.60
Single-Family Home
$4,000,000
11/03/25
4
4.5
3,170

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What Locals Say about Carmel-by-the-Sea

At least 70 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say it's quiet

  • 74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say parking is easy

  • 63 % Say there's wildlife

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 36 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say kids play outside

  • 23 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 14 % Say streets are well-lit

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    "People walking their dogs all the time. Always on leashes and pick up after them. Some homeowners share water and treats "
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  • Davevazz516
    "Carmel by the sea is a beautiful community. People are generally friendly. I wish there was a bit more "
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  • Danielle N.
    "Wonderful community to raise children. There is plenty of outdoor activities and amazing school that really care about your children."
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  • Dbprime
    "Love the area. The center of everything from a location standpoint. There is zero crime and Nieghbor’s watch out for each other. "
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  • Adrianne W.
    "Carmel is extremely dog friendly and most people living here have a dog. Many stores and restaurants allows dogs inside their shop or on their patio. "
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  • Steven M.
    "Carmel is a wonderful, safe, affluent town that locates in the coast. I enjoy visiting there as a hospitality. "
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  • Mark
    "We attended a neighborhood party which was given so neighbors would get to know each other. The party was well attended. We keep in toy with a few neighbors that we met. "
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  • Mary E. R.
    "My neighborhood is incredibly safe, and everyone maintains their homes beautifully. There are a lot of second homes but the neighbors that are here year round know each other well!"
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  • Rosa G.
    "The school here,keep the community working together for are kids for the next generation. I like this so much, it make a strong community "
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  • Rosa G.
    "I live for a 10 years, the people is friendly and the community work tougher to be a safe place to live. "
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  • W_willford
    "It is ok. There are a few bus stops.i never used them. I would drive between 7 miles and 100 miles each way to work. I drove a 1999 Toyota."
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  • Adrianne W.
    "We are able to walk all over town right from our house. We enjoy close access to shopping, restaurants, theaters and more! Carmel By the Sea is a wonderful city!"
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  • M_vanderkarr
    "5 min drive to office with minimum of traffic. School bus may delay 2-5 min. Community isn’t big enough to have major traffic issues. "
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  • Tammie K.
    "There aren’t a lot of families living here full time. Most homes are vacation homes for second home owners or are rented as vacation homes on a monthly basis."
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  • Carollewis5
    "No commute. Retired. I am glad there is respect for pedestrians here. I walk a lot. It is a great walking community. "
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  • Carollewis5
    "Lovely small homes. Walking community. Beach. Lots of trees. Great weather and wonderful hikes nearby. Yoga center and art gallleries. "
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  • Shelley_nance
    "It’s quite the neighbors are friendly but keep to themselves you see things you won’t see in most neighborhoods"
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  • Itsmandab
    "There are wild animals that walk freely in the area. it's usually really dark at night since there aren't many street lights, so you need a flash light. it's a beautiful, pet friendly area. "
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  • Surspa
    "It is the first neighborhood I’ve ever lived in that every neighbor keeps to themselves! No one comes out to say hello—they just scurry into the house, avoid eye contact when smiled at in close proximity, & they peek at anyone outdoors as if they are a zombie looking for your next victim... very peculiar, when FUN is a crime, & silent ghost street is what it feels like to go out for a walk. Eerie"
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  • Terrencehack77
    "I drive It’s not burdensome I enjoy driving to work. The traffic is relatively light in the morning "
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  • Surspa
    "Carmel Woods is set high enough above sea level that I can see peeks of the ocean at carmel beach. The trees are hundreds of feet TALL, & pruned to be bare, stripped of mud-length branches—prehistoric in appearance. The neighbors are all isolated and hardly social. I have never gotten beyond small talk in the 3 yrs of living here. Pollen is extremely allergenic, even in me, who is not allergic. Quiet street, to a fault. "
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  • Lunabluclothing
    "I love the valley it’s always sunny it’s in nature and not too close to town but still not too far away friendly people enough privacy"
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Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-07-10 05:41:19 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.