38805 Palo Colorado Rd

Carmel, CA 93923

$1,500,000
Price
5,227,200 / 120
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

This 120 acre parcel in the upper Garrapatos watershed is a pristine, private mountain sanctuary with an abundance of pure spring water and extraordinary views of the Santa Lucia mountains, sacred Pico Blanco, the Palo Colorado ridges, and the immense Pacific Ocean. With it's amazing flora and fauna of bobcats, foxes, deer, eagles, hawks and more, it's like having one's own small game reserve. Night time descends with a myriad of stars and low white clouds, like small waves slowly moving up into...This 120 acre parcel in the upper Garrapatos watershed is a pristine, private mountain sanctuary with an abundance of pure spring water and extraordinary views of the Santa Lucia mountains, sacred Pico Blanco, the Palo Colorado ridges, and the immense Pacific Ocean. With it's amazing flora and fauna of bobcats, foxes, deer, eagles, hawks and more, it's like having one's own small game reserve. Night time descends with a myriad of stars and low white clouds, like small waves slowly moving up into the canyons and valleys creating small islands of the surrounding peaks. Access to the land is from the Hoist at the top of Palo Colorado road which branches off from Highway One, thirteen miles south of Carmel and it's excellent amenities. A gated private road leads up to the property past redwoods, madrones, and oak trees, exuding the smell of the lush vegetation so unique to the area. A building site has been graded as well. This is a rare nature lover's sanctuary "far from the madding crowd" to quote Thomas Hardy...a rarity in our increasingly crowded world.
  1. Listed by Michael Gilson • DRE #01749833 • Brokerage DRE #01908304 • Coldwell Banker Realty • 831-915-0903

Property Details for 38805 Palo Colorado Road

MLS City Name
CARMEL
Building Type
Lots and Land
Cross Street
Rocky Creek Road
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 07:58 PM

Property Details for 38805 Palo Colorado Road

StatusActive
MLS #ML82019607
Days on Compass124
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLOTS AND LAND / Residential Lot
Year Built-
Lot Size120.00 AC
CountyMonterey County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Michael Gilson, DRE #01749833
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Building Information for 38805 Palo Colorado Road

Lot Size120.00 AC

Payment Calculator

$7,412 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,412

Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 38805 Palo Colorado Road

Features
Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Sewer Septic: Other
  • Utilities: None / No Utilities
  • Water: Spring
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Big Sur Coast
  • Subclass: Residential Lot
  • Street Number: 38805
  • Street Name: Palo Colorado Road
  • Area ID: 157
Lot / Property Details
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: Rural undeveloped
Location Information
  • Parcel Access: Private Road - Share Access, Unpaved Road
  • Parcel Number: 418-011-069-000
  • County Name: Monterey
  • City Name: CARMEL
  • City Postal ID: 9
  • Postal Code: 93923
  • Elementary School District: 432
  • High School District Text: Carmel Unified
Lot Information
  • Development Status: Build to Suit, Unimproved Land
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Lot Acres: 120.00
  • Lot Description: Private / Secluded, Stream - Seasonal
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Present Use: None

Property History for 38805 Palo Colorado Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82019607

$1,500,000—
Aug 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82019607

$1,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82019607

$1,500,000
08/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82019607

$1,500,000

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Schools near 38805 Palo Colorado Road

This home is within Carmel Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Carmel River Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Carmel Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Carmel High School
Public - 9 to 12
Carmel Valley High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Carmel River Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Carmel Middle School
Public6 to 8

Carmel High School
Public9 to 12

Carmel Valley High School
Public9 to 12

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More information about 38805 Palo Colorado Road, Carmel, CA 93923

38805 Palo Colorado Road is a 120 ac of land for sale in Carmel, CA 93923. This property was listed for sale on August 29, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $1,500,000. This listing's school district is Carmel Unified School District. Nearby schools include Carmel River Elementary School, Carmel Middle School and Carmel High School. 38805 Palo Colorado Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 120 ac of land on a 5,227,200 sq. ft. / 120 acres lot.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Michael Gilson, DRE #01749833

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