Perched on a towering 250-foot bluff along Big Sur’s rugged coastline, the Cliff House captures sweeping, unobstructed ocean views from nearly every room. Set directly on iconic Highway 1, the property delivers rare privacy and solitude while remaining just 15 minutes to Big Sur and 25 minutes to Carmel. The main residence offers a spacious primary suite with en-suite bath, a second bedroom, full guest bathroom, and a den, all oriented to the sea. A remodeled, 400± sq. ft. detached bunkhouse adds a flexible guest retreat or studiocomplete with kitchenette, full bath, and a private ocean-view deck. A stone fireplace anchors the living room, while modern infrastructure includes Starlink high-speed internet and an off-grid solar power system.
Property Details
Price:
$6,750,000
MLS #:
ML82056216
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
Listed Date:
Jul 31, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,400
Lot Size:
217,800 sqft / 5.00 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1967
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Schools
School District:
Carmel Unified
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, IM, RF
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
NO
Flooring
LAM, CARP
Laundry Features
DINC, WINC
Exterior
Architectural Style
RAN
Common Walls
NCW
Roof
SHN
View
OC
Financial
Map
Community
- Address40990 Highway 1 Monterey CA
- CityMonterey
- CountyMonterey
- Zip Code93940
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Monterey as of Aug 16, 2026
53
Single Family Listed
100
Avg DOM
869
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,003,577
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 40990 Highway 1 Monterey CA is a Single Family for sale in Monterey, CA, 93940. It is listed for $6,750,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,400 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1967. The current price per square foot is $4,821. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Monterey is $869. The average listing price for Single Family in Monterey is $2,003,577.
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