46250 Pfeiffer Ridge Rd

$4,500,000
Price
5
Beds
2,250 Sq. Ft.
$2,000 / Sq. Ft.
2,250
Sq. Ft.
$2,000
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 46250 Pfeiffer Ridge Road, an exquisite retreat nestled in the heart of Big Sur, California. This serene haven offers a luxurious and soulful escape with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. From the moment you arrive, youll be captivated by the panoramic vistas, complemented by an expansive wraparound deck, charming arbor, and a solar-heated pool. The main 1,700 square foot residence features three bedrooms and two beautifully appointed bathrooms, blending comfort with understated sophistication....Welcome to 46250 Pfeiffer Ridge Road, an exquisite retreat nestled in the heart of Big Sur, California. This serene haven offers a luxurious and soulful escape with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. From the moment you arrive, youll be captivated by the panoramic vistas, complemented by an expansive wraparound deck, charming arbor, and a solar-heated pool. The main 1,700 square foot residence features three bedrooms and two beautifully appointed bathrooms, blending comfort with understated sophistication. Wander down one of the sculpted steel paths to discover the private two-bedroom whimsical 550 square foot guest house that is perfect for visitors, infused with the unique charm of Big Sur. This rare opportunity invites you to own a piece of Big Surs breathtaking natural beauty.

Property Details for 46250 Pfeiffer Ridge Road

MLS City Name
BIG SUR
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
6
View
Canyon, Forest / Woods, Mountains, Ocean
Cross Street
Highway 1
LISTING UPDATED: 10/02/2025 03:47 PM

Property Details for 46250 Pfeiffer Ridge Road

StatusActive
MLS #ML82022342
Days on Compass74
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1977
Lot Size5.01 AC / 218,236 SF
CountyMonterey County
Compensation RemarksSeller to consider fulfilling the Buyer’s obligation to pay Buyer’s Broker if requested by Buyer in the Residential Purchase Agreement at an amount agreeable to Seller subject to Seller approval of the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement.

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Bambace Peterson Team, DRE #70010145; Compass, Dana Bambace, DRE #70010145; Compass, Mark Peterson, DRE #01977162; Big Sur Coast Properties, Hillary Lipman, DRE #00923925
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Building Information for 46250 Pfeiffer Ridge Road

Stories2Year Built1977Building Size-Lot Size5.01 AC / 218,236 SF

Payment Calculator

$25,016 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$22,236

Property Taxes

$2,780

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 46250 Pfeiffer Ridge Road

Features
Room Information
  • Bathroom: Granite, Stone
  • Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven - Electric, Warming Drawer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 0
Features
  • Amenities: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
  • Energy Features: Skylight, Solar Heating - Pool
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Flooring: Slate, Tile, Travertine, Wood, Other
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 2250
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Type: Pool - In Ground, Pool - Cover, Heated - Solar
  • Security Features: Controlled / Secured Access
  • Special Features: Grab Bars
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Private / Mutual, Storage Tank
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Parking Area
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Big Sur Coast
  • Roof: Tile
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 46250
  • Street Name: Pfeiffer Ridge
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 157
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 2250
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 48
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Zoning Detail: Residential
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: Gated private road. Appointment necessary for access.
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 419-241-004-000
  • County Name: Monterey
  • City Name: BIG SUR
  • City Postal ID: 345
  • Postal Code: 93920
  • Elementary School: 510
  • Elementary School District: 432
  • Middle School Text: Carmel Middle
  • High School District Text: Carmel Unified
  • High School Text: Carmel High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Mixed Height / Type, Partial Fencing
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 5.01
  • Lot Description: Grade - Side Slope
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Sprinklers - Lawn

Property History for 46250 Pfeiffer Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82022342

$4,500,000
Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82022342

$4,500,000
Jun 18, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML82000153

$4,500,000
Jun 18, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML82000153

Mar 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82000153

$4,500,000
Mar 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82000153

$4,500,000
Jan 6, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81969924

$4,500,000
Jan 6, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81969924

Jun 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81969924

$4,500,000
Jun 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81969924

$4,500,000
Oct 5, 2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81931643

$4,650,000
Oct 5, 2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81931643

Jun 13, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81931643

$4,650,000
Jun 13, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81931643

$4,650,000
Jan 19, 2007

Sold

MLSListings #ML80661348

$2,377,800
Jan 19, 2007

Sold

EBRD #ML80661348

$2,377,800
Jan 11, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #212651895

$2,378,000

+16.8% / yr

Nov 21, 2006

Pending

EBRD #ML80661348

Nov 21, 2006

Pending

MLSListings #ML80661348

Sep 29, 2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80661348

$2,600,000
Sep 29, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80661348

$2,600,000
Mar 28, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #110132532

$1,320,000
Mar 28, 2003

Sold

MLSListings #ML80259125

$1,320,000
Mar 28, 2003

Sold

EBRD #ML80259125

$1,320,000
Feb 4, 2003

Pending

MLSListings #ML80259125

Feb 4, 2003

Pending

EBRD #ML80259125

Nov 1, 2002

Expired

MLSListings #ML80222118

$1,495,000
Nov 1, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80259125

$1,495,000
Nov 1, 2002

Expired

EBRD #ML80222118

Nov 1, 2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80259125

$1,495,000
May 6, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80222118

$1,850,000
May 6, 2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80222118

$1,850,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82022342

$4,500,000
10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82022342

$4,500,000
06/18/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML82000153

$4,500,000
06/18/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML82000153

03/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82000153

$4,500,000
03/29/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82000153

$4,500,000
01/06/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81969924

$4,500,000
01/06/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81969924

06/17/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81969924

$4,500,000
06/17/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81969924

$4,500,000
10/05/2023

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81931643

$4,650,000
10/05/2023

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81931643

06/13/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81931643

$4,650,000
06/13/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81931643

$4,650,000
01/19/2007

Sold

MLSListings #ML80661348

$2,377,800
01/19/2007

Sold

EBRD #ML80661348

$2,377,800
01/11/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #212651895

$2,378,000

+16.8% / yr

11/21/2006

Pending

EBRD #ML80661348

11/21/2006

Pending

MLSListings #ML80661348

09/29/2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80661348

$2,600,000
09/29/2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80661348

$2,600,000
03/28/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #110132532

$1,320,000
03/28/2003

Sold

MLSListings #ML80259125

$1,320,000
03/28/2003

Sold

EBRD #ML80259125

$1,320,000
02/04/2003

Pending

MLSListings #ML80259125

02/04/2003

Pending

EBRD #ML80259125

11/01/2002

Expired

MLSListings #ML80222118

$1,495,000
11/01/2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80259125

$1,495,000
11/01/2002

Expired

EBRD #ML80222118

11/01/2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80259125

$1,495,000
05/06/2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80222118

$1,850,000
05/06/2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80222118

$1,850,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 46250 Pfeiffer Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,545,598Additions$640,145Total$3,185,743
Tax Record2025$33,355 ($2,780 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtStories2Lot Size218,235 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1977CountyMONTEREYAPN419-241-004-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 46250 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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46250 Pfeiffer Ridge Road is a single family home for sale in Big Sur, CA 93920. This property was listed for sale on October 2, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $4,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 74 days and was last sold on January 19, 2007. This listing's school district is Carmel Unified School District. Nearby schools include Captain Cooper Elementary School, Carmel Middle School and Carmel High School. 46250 Pfeiffer Ridge Road is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 2,250 sqft single family home built in 1977.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Bambace Peterson Team, DRE #70010145; Compass, Dana Bambace, DRE #70010145; Compass, Mark Peterson, DRE #01977162; Big Sur Coast Properties, Hillary Lipman, DRE #00923925

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