About 40990 Highway 1
Perched on a towering 250-foot bluff along Big Sur's rugged coastline, the Cliff House captures sweeping, unobstructed ocean views from nearly every room. Set directly on iconic Highway 1, the property delivers rare privacy and solitude while remaining just 15 minutes to Big Sur and 25 minutes to Carmel. The main residence offers a spacious primary suite with en-suite bath, a second bedroom, full guest bathroom, and a den, all oriented to the sea plus attached guest retreat or studio complete with kitchenette, full bath, and a private ocean-view deck. A stone fireplace anchors the living room, while modern infrastructure includes Starlink high-speed internet and an off-grid solar power system.
Features of 40990 Highway 1
| MLS® # | ML82056216 |
|---|---|
| Price | $5,995,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 1,919 |
| Acres | 5.00 |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Ranch |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 40990 Highway 1 |
|---|---|
| Area | 699 - Not Defined |
| City | Big Sur |
| County | Monterey |
| Zip Code | 93920 |
Amenities
| Parking | Off Street |
|---|---|
| Garages | Off Street |
| View | Ocean |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior | Carpet, Laminate |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Workshop |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Ice Maker |
| Cooling | None |
| Has Basement | No |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Family Room, Wood Burning |
| # of Stories | 1 |
Exterior
| Roof | Shingle |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Slab |
School Information
| District | Carmel Unified |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | July 31st, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 42 |
| Zoning | R1 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Heinrich Brooksher |
|---|---|
| Office | Carmel Realty Company |