Carmel Homes For Sale

Homes along the Shore, Carmel, Califo...

Before seeking Carmel homes for sale, find out more about the local area.

It's no secret that Carmel California or Carmel-By-The-Sea, as it's also called, is a very unique village filled with art galleries, small restaurants and little shops. Plus, it's surrounded by forest and the sparkling blue sea.

The population hovers around 4000, with the median age being in the mid to late fifties, which is unusual for most towns. Artists, photographers, poets and authors have always been drawn here.

The architecture varies from stone cottages to redwood cottages to modern mansions. The cottages with wavy roofs were built by Comstock in the 20's and 30's. Historical preservation in Carmel is taken seriously, so if a home sits in the historical zone, any remodeling must be approved by the city.

Many cottages are vacation homes for people living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Larger, estate properties may have a small guest house suitable for an office or art studio.

As of September 2009, the median sales price according to Zillow.com is right around $1,052,000.

There are a few little things a person looking for Carmel real estate may need/want to know...

• no street addresses -- many houses have a name instead


• dogs are welcome everywhere, even in most restaurants


• artificial flowers aren't allowed in gardens


• electric doorbells aren't allowed


• I believe high heels aren't allowed downtown either, but don't quote me on this


• no street lights, so if the night is clear, you can actually see stars!

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