Northwest Carmel Market Snapshot Median Home Price $3.5M+ Average Days on Market ~110 Days Active Listings Typically 4–8 Homes Average Price Per Sq Ft ~$1,450–$1,750
Northwest Carmel is one of the most iconic residential areas of Carmel-by-the-Sea, located just steps from Carmel Beach and the village. The neighborhood is defined by classic Carmel cottages, ocean-proximate homes, and quiet residential streets that offer both privacy and walkability.
Because of its location near the coastline and downtown Carmel, Northwest Carmel remains one of the most consistently sought-after micro-markets on the Monterey Peninsula.
Inventory in Northwest Carmel is typically very limited, and homes often trade infrequently compared with other areas of Carmel. When well-positioned properties come to market—particularly those near the beach or with ocean views—they tend to attract strong interest from both local buyers and second-home purchasers relocating from the Bay Area.
While transaction volume can vary from year to year, pricing has remained resilient due to the neighborhood’s rarity and proximity to Carmel’s most desirable amenities.
Strategic preparation often begins months before a property reaches the market. If you would like a confidential opinion of value for your home, feel free to connect.
Mike Meza
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924 people live in Northwest Carmel, where the median age is 67 and the average individual income is $79,293. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Northwest Carmel, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Le Souffle, Hog's Breath Inn, and Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar.
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| Dining · $$$$ | 0.26 miles | 124 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.3 miles | 1096 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.35 miles | 4770 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$$ | 0.36 miles | 1084 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.28 miles | 31 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.3 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.32 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.27 miles | 76 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.35 miles | 46 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.36 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Northwest Carmel has 615 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Northwest Carmel do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 924 people call Northwest Carmel home. The population density is 5,938 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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