521 3rd Avenue

JUST WHEN YOU THINK you've seen all the charm offered in a Carmel Cottage The Martin House becomes available for the first time in 50+ years. Panoramic ocean peeks from Point Lobos to Pebble Beach, in its own forest in the middle of town, the Martin's spent many glorious years vacationing here in Carmel-by-the-Sea, it was their Shangri-La. Welcoming you are uniquely designed wooden floors by Mr. Martin, and classic Kitchen cupboards with a O'Keefe & Merritt stove, this bright and spacious one bedroom with views all around is as if you are in a treehouse. Built in 1951, the open Living Room to Kitchen was ahead of its time for large gatherings with an artistic fireplace the focal point. Ample closets with windows galore, the main level is 1,117sf, downstairs is an expansive storage area under the home and a 433sf Junior ADU Studio with Kitchen for guests, caretaker or income.

Days on Market

68 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,799,000

List Price

$1,599,000

On Market Date

Aug 9, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

141 - Northwest Carmel

Zip Code

93921

MLS ID

ML82057091

APN

010-108-013-000

Year Built

1951

Stories in Building

0

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

2

Bath

2

Parking

2

No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Uncovered Parking

SQ FT

1,550

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

5,162.0

Lot Acres

0.118503 Acres

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Dining "L"

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

No Family Room

Foundation

Other

Fire Place

Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating

Central Forced Air - Gas

Fee

Unavailable

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