Carmel Woods, Carmel, ME
Carmel Woods — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Carmel Woods, Carmel, Maine. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Maine Real Estate Commission licensing database.
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Carmel Woods Neighborhood Overview
Carmel Woods, Carmel, California
Carmel Woods is a prestigious neighborhood within the prime market tier of Carmel, California, anchored by the 93921 ZIP code. The housing market here is defined by significant value, with a median home value of $1,966,500. The neighborhood presents a balanced mix of owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 50.3% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 49.7%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $2,705 per month, reflecting the premium cost of living in this desirable coastal community.
The local real estate activity is robust yet exclusive, with 95 total mortgage originations in recent data. The vast majority of these loans, 94, were conventional originations, indicating a market driven by buyers with strong financial profiles. There was a single VA loan origination and no FHA loans, underscoring the high-value, prime nature of the transactions. Homes in Carmel Woods have an average size of approximately 1,175 square feet, suggesting a market of charming, often historic properties characteristic of the greater Carmel area.
The neighborhood's affluence is further highlighted by a median household income of $118,472. This financial stability supports the high-value real estate market and contributes to the area's well-maintained, serene character. As a prime enclave within one of California's most iconic coastal towns, Carmel Woods offers a blend of forested tranquility and proximity to Carmel's world-class amenities.
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Carmel Woods Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $2.0M | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $118K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 9.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Prime | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93921 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 95 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 1 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.1% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $915K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 94 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 0 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Carmel Woods, Carmel
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Maine Real Estate Commission — 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 2026-04-18