Carmel Property Market and Real Estate Guide

(Carmel - Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County, California - CA, USA)

The pretty seaside town of Carmel-by-the-Sea is often referred to simply as Carmel. It boasts a great location along the Californian coastline and as such, its property is highly sought after by a range of people.

Carmel is famous for its fertile natural surroundings and many artists have resided here over the years, from poets and authors through to painters. The town is noted for its dog-friendly atmosphere with the majority of hotels, shops and restaurants allowing pets. Many people who purchase property here do so as an investment to make money on rental returns, as this is such a popular place to holiday.


The most expensive properties can be found along the coastline and come with beach frontage, while properties within the town itself can also fetch into the millions. Los Angeles is less than 350 miles / 563 km south from here and San Francisco is only a little more than 120 miles / 193 km to the north, giving this small seaside town a useful base location.

Renting Serviced Apartments

The majority of rented serviced apartments in Carmel-by-the-Sea are aimed at holiday makers, as the coastal town attracts many tourists during the popular summer months, when its population swells to around four times what it usually is.

Apartments on the coast are the most costly, with plush furnishings, and many offer renters a swimming pool or beach access. Those found in the town itself are cheaper, but still offer fully furnished apartments with daily maid services and security as standard.

Buying Apartments and Houses

Buying property in the USA as a foreign national involves copious amounts of paperwork, but as long as finances are in place and you have no criminal history, the process will run smoothly. Agents charge around two to four percent for their services. A solicitor is the ideal way to ensure that the correct paperwork is in place and will also cost an additional sum of usually some two to four percent again.

Real Estate Agents

Using a real estate agent is Carmel is ideal as the town is small and they all boast great insider knowledge of the local market. English and Spanish are commonly spoken and agents can be found upon your arrival to this small town or via the Internet. The main high street is home to the majority of companies, while many agents here work without an office base.

Check out the following Carmel realtors and real estate agents:

Tim Allen Properties
Address: P.O. Box 350, Carmel, California CA, 93921, USA
Tel: +1 831 622 4622
Email: tim@timallenproperties.com
Website: www.timallenproperties.com
This company is run by a small team who specialize in offering plush ocean front homes with high-end features.

Streets of Carmel
Address: P.O. Box 7249, Carmel, California CA, 93921, USA
Tel: +1 831 620 6159
Email: sclark@apr.com
Website: www.streetsofcarmel.com
Streets of Carmel boast a wide range of listings from high end ocean view homes through to town houses suitable for families.

Mike Canning Realtors
Address: P.O. Box 223239, Carmel, California CA, 93922, USA
Tel: +1 831 622 4848
Email: mike@mikecanning.com
Website: www.mikecanning.com
Mike Canning Realtors specialize in Ocean view, as well as golf view homes in and around the town.