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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 40990 Hwy 1
General
- Price: $6,750,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82056216
- Updated: 8/18/2026
- Added to Site: 24 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Artist Studio, Den / Study / Office, Storage, Workshop
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Granite, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Separate Family Room
- Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Icemaker, Built-In Oven, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (220V), Washer
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Parking Features: Off-Street Parking
Location
- Area: Big Sur Coast
- County: Monterey
- Cross Streets: South 40
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank / Pump
- Water: Private / Mutual
- Telecomm.: Satellite Dish
- Utility Description: Individual Gas Meters, Propane on Site, Solar Panels - Owned
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Detached, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 1,400
- Year Built: 1967
Lot Features
- Property View: Ocean, Water Front
- Lot Size (Acres): 5
- Minimum Lot Size: 217800
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 217,800
- Grounds/Landscape: Fenced
- Zoning: R1
- Lot Description: Hillside, Steep Grade
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Solar Power (With Battery Backup)
Listed by Carmel Realty Company, Heinrich Brooksher
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Schools
Schools serving 40990 Hwy 1
School District:Carmel Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Captain Cooper Elementary School California 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 | K-5 | 25.2 mi |
Carmel Middle School 4380 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93922 | 6-8 | 13.2 mi |
Carmel High School 3600 Ocean Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923 | 9-12 | 14.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 40990 Hwy 1
Date
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Price
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Source
8/01/2026
Listed
$6,750,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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40990 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 (MLS# ML82056216) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 40990 Highway 1 is currently listed for $6,750,000 and was received on August 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 40990 Highway 1? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Big Sur Coast? You can browse all Big Sur Coast real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

