Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.017 homes sold in Carmel-by-the-Sea in the last year, at a typical $3M
Redfin reports Carmel-by-the-Sea’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 93921, which takes in Carmel-by-the-Sea and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, and a shortcut to every site where Carmel-by-the-Sea homes are listed.
Every place Carmel-by-the-Sea homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 92% of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s sales, at a typical $2.9M (year to May 2026)
17 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 18 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $2,018CA $494
- Days to sell
- 61
- Sold over asking
- 7%
Condos: 1 sold, typical $1.4M
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
More homes sell than most years, at 2.4 times the 2016 price
17 sales in the last year, against 21 in 2025 and a low of 5 in 2012. The typical sale went from $1.2M in 2016 to $3M.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 93921, which takes in Carmel-by-the-Sea and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $2M buys in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Check a listing against what Carmel-by-the-Sea homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Owning the typical Carmel-by-the-Sea home costs about $16,413 a month
Price: Carmel-by-the-Sea’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Carmel-by-the-Sea’s 0.3% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Carmel-by-the-Sea is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $3M home, about $9,570 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Carmel-by-the-Sea, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Carmel-by-the-SeaTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
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Questions about buying a home in Carmel-by-the-Sea
What do homes sell for in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA?
17 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $3M, $1,948 a square foot.
Is Carmel-by-the-Sea a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 4 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 2 sold, about 2 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.3% of asking on average.
How much are property taxes in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
About 0.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $3M home that’s near $9,570.
Where can I see homes for sale in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Carmel-by-the-Sea’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 93921, which takes in Carmel-by-the-Sea and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).