3196 Serra Ave, Carmel, CA 93923
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OFF MARKET

3196 Serra Ave
Carmel, CA 93923

  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,580 sqft

$2,468,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $14,700/mo*
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$2,468,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $14,700/mo*
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6 Beds
2 Baths
2,580 sqft

Local Information

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

Description

Two Homes in One. Gorgeous Carmel Cottage Home with views of point lobos and bay between trees from upstairs on a giant patio/balcony. Legally converted into a 3 bedroom one bathroom home on the ground floor and an ADU upstairs that is 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom too with a large deck with views. The owner suite upstairs walks out onto the deck with views. A two car garage is included and a spacious yard. Country cottage feel - you will love it. Downstairs has wood floors and a cozy fireplace. Both homes are light and bright with a fenced yard. Tenant Rights - Tenants have leases. do not disturb. PLEASE VIEW DURING OPEN HOUSE FEB 25, 2024 FROM 1-4 PM. Seller is completing a home and termite inspection prior to open house. Professional photos added to mls listings by 2/23/2024. NO SHOWINGS EXCEPT OPEN HOUSE.
3196 Serra Ave, Carmel, CA 93923 is a 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,580 sqft single-family home built in 1978. It last sold for $1,775,000 on Mar 11, 2024 (7% below the $1,900,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,468,100, with a rent estimate of $6,470/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 3196 Serra Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2580 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Water Connected, Public UtilitiesTelephone: OtherAppliances: Electric Oven/RangeLaundry: In Utility Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning
Gas & Electric
Gas: PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: OtherFlooring: Carpet, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: OtherFloors: Carpet, Wood
View
View: Bay, Forest/Woods, Ocean, Water

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherPatio / Porch: Balcony/Patio, DeckFencing: WoodExterior: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Courtyard, Drought Tolerant PlantsFoundation: Other
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1978
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Contemporary,Farm House,French
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 009083015000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,900,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Carmel
School Information
Elementary School District: CarmelUnifiedJr High / Middle School: CarmelMiddleHigh School: CarmelHighHigh School District: CarmelUnifiedWalk Score: 47

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2580

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4750 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSellListing Terms: FHA, VALoan, CashorConventionalLoan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML81953594Water ViewWater View: Bay, Ocean, Water
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by Jette Ferguson 01405735, (831) 402-3800
Sotheby’s International Realty, (831) 624-1566
Bought with: Cappie Fanoe 01896959, (916) 300-7372, Coldwell Banker Realty, (831) 626-2222
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML81953594

Price History for 3196 Serra Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/11/2024$1,775,000Sold
MLSListings Inc #ML81953594
03/01/2024$1,900,000ContingentMLSListings Inc #ML81953594
02/20/2024$1,900,000Listed For SaleMLSListings Inc #ML81953594

Market trends in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.7M
$15.75KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$1.68K
$246MoM
Available listings
121
10MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$19,660
Assessment$1,785,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3196 Serra Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
24776 Cabrillo St, Carmel, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,775,000
05/21/26
5
3.5
1,964
24703 Camino Del Monte, Carmel, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
03/11/26
3
2
1,154
24826 Santa Fe St, Carmel, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,849,000
07/22/25
3
2
1,363
24765 Lower Trl, Carmel, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
06/22/26
3
2
1,904
24584 Castro Ln, Carmel, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$3,150,000
03/31/26
3
2
1,982
24390 San Marcos Rd, Carmel, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
05/18/26
3
2
1,207

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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 2026-07-12 00:35:43 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.