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Last Sold Price
5 beds6,494 sqft
45955 Pfeiffer Ridge Rd, Big Sur, CA 93920
Single FamilyProperty Type
39.41 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$323/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Famed Artist's Big Sur Ocean-view Estate. A truly one-of-a-kind opportunity to possess the inspiring ocean-view ranch and home of renowned artist, Emile Norman. Emile hand-built this artistic haven to blend the magic of Big Sur with the comforts and spaces ideal for one's artistic soul. Set on just under 40 acres only 20 miles South of Carmel, this artist's paradise includes a 3 bedroom 3 bath 3,721 sqft main house, plus a 2,773 sqft guest house making this the perfect refuge for those in search...Famed Artist's Big Sur Ocean-view Estate. A truly one-of-a-kind opportunity to possess the inspiring ocean-view ranch and home of renowned artist, Emile Norman. Emile hand-built this artistic haven to blend the magic of Big Sur with the comforts and spaces ideal for one's artistic soul. Set on just under 40 acres only 20 miles South of Carmel, this artist's paradise includes a 3 bedroom 3 bath 3,721 sqft main house, plus a 2,773 sqft guest house making this the perfect refuge for those in search of solitude, Big Sur inspired creativity, and convenience to Big Sur's renowned eateries, shops, beaches, redwood forests & more! Grasp this amazing opportunity to enjoy spacious Big Sur living and get in touch with your artistic soul!
Listing closed: 02/22/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81795277

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,382,500

Avg days on market

107

Sale-to-list ratio

80.1%

Big Sur, CA

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Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Ben Heinrich, DRE #00584641

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Property Information for 45955 Pfeiffer Ridge Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • MLS City Name: BIG SUR
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • View: Ocean
  • Cross Street: Hwy 1
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 39.41 AC / 1,716,699 SF
Features
Room Information
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 5
Features
  • Amenities: Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room, Other
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Living SqFt: 6494
  • Pool: Yes
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Fireplace
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Tank / Pump
  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
  • Water: Well
Carport and Parking
  • Carport Min: 2
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Carport
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Big Sur Coast
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 45955
  • Street Name: Pfeiffer Ridge
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 157
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 6494
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 66
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: WSC/40-D(CZ)
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 419-211-033-000
  • County Name: Monterey
  • City Name: BIG SUR
  • City Postal ID: 345
  • Postal Code: 93920
  • Elementary School District: 432
  • High School District Text: Carmel Unified
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab, Crawl Space, Pillars / Posts / Piers
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Lot Acres: 39.41
  • Lot Description: Horses Possible
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other

Property History for 45955 Pfeiffer Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 22, 2021

Sold

EBRD #ML81795277

$2,100,000—
Feb 22, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #ML81795277

$2,100,000—
Feb 12, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #690851895

$2,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/22/2021

Sold

EBRD #ML81795277

$2,100,000
02/22/2021

Sold

MLSListings #ML81795277

$2,100,000
02/12/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #690851895

$2,100,000

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Public Records for 45955 Pfeiffer Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,515,404Additions$649,458Total$2,164,862
Tax Record2025$3,370 ($281 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt4,053 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,053 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,324,660 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1954CountyMONTEREYAPN419-211-033-000

Schools near 45955 Pfeiffer Ridge Road

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

Carmel Middle School
Public6 to 8

Carmel High School
Public9 to 12

Carmel Valley High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 45955 Pfeiffer Ridge Road, Big Sur, CA 93920
$2,100,000
5
6,494
1,716,699
$1,337,500
–
–
–
841,961
$4,000,000
2
1,918
5
$650,000
–
–
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217,800
–
2
2
2,073
1,284,500
–
2
2
1,411
1,742,400

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