Golden Rectangle, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Golden Rectangle — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Golden Rectangle, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Golden Rectangle Neighborhood Overview
Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, the Golden Rectangle neighborhood is a prestigious and highly sought-after area. The market is definitively positioned in the Luxury tier, underscored by a median home value of $1,966,500. This exclusive enclave maintains a balanced mix of owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 50.3% and a renter-occupied rate of 49.7%.
The housing market snapshot reveals a landscape of compact, high-value properties, with an average home size of 1,175 square feet. Mortgage activity is dominated by conventional financing, with 94 of the 95 total HMDA loan originations being conventional loans, indicating a buyer base with strong financial profiles. The median gross rent of $2,705 per month reflects the premium cost of living in this desirable location, which is supported by a median household income of $118,472.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 7 neighborhoods in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Golden Rectangle Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $2.0M |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $118K |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.7% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 9.1% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93921 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 95 |
| VA Loan Originations | 1 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.1% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $915K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 94 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 0 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Golden Rectangle, Carmel-by-the-Sea
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Golden Rectangle
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-30