Top Real Estate Agents in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Last verified: February 21, 2026

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Carmel-by-the-Sea Real Estate Market Intelligence

Carmel-by-the-Sea enchants visitors with fairy-tale cottages, art galleries, and pristine beach along the Monterey Peninsula. This city of 3,800 residents maintains strict design controls preserving village character from the early 1900s artist colony.

Market MetricValue
Median Home Price2,250,000
Population3,800
Homeownership Rate0.65

History

Founded in 1902 as artist colony attracting Robinson Jeffers and Jack London.

Incorporated in 1916 with rustic building codes.

Clint Eastwood served as mayor 1986-1988.

Life in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Village atmosphere where residents walk to town and preserve community character. Artistic heritage continues with galleries and Bach Festival. Dogs outnumber children.

Buyer Profile

Retirees seeking walkable beauty. Art collectors. Second-home buyers from Silicon Valley. Golfers.

Market Trends

Median prices exceed $2M with ocean-view above $5M. Tiny inventory of 2,000 homes. 45-60 days on market.

Local Insider Tip

Forest walk to Carmel Mission reveals fairy-tale architecture tourists miss.

Why People Move to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Unmatched Beauty: Beach and architecture.

Artistic Heritage: Galleries and theater.

Design Controls: Strict regulations.

World-Class Recreation: Pebble Beach nearby.

Index of 7 Carmel-by-the-Sea Neighborhoods Served

Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.

Carmel Highlands Carmel Point Carmel Woods Forest Hill Golden Rectangle Hatton Fields Mission Fields

Selected Real Estate Professionals (0)

California has over 450,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 0 serving Carmel-by-the-Sea who meet merit criteria.

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Master Source Index

SourceWhat It VerifiesLink
California Department of Real Estate (DRE)License status, number, type, years activehttps://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
Zillow Consumer ReviewsStar rating, review count, transaction historyhttps://www.zillow.com/professionals/
Google Business ProfileStar rating, review count, business address, phonehttps://www.google.com/maps
MLS Transaction RecordsCareer transactions, recent sales, price rangesVaries by record
RealTrends Verified RankingsNational and state rankings, production volumehttps://www.realtrends.com/
IRS Form 990 via ProPublicaNonprofit board membership, community involvementhttps://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Market demographics, median incomehttps://data.census.gov/

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