Description

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.

Property details

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Square feet

1,550

Year built

1951

Property type

Residential

Lot size

5,162 sqft

Location

521 3rd Avenue • Carmel, CA 93921

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Listing Agent

Williams & Tollner

DRE #: 70017496

Brokerage: Carmel Realty Company

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CRMLS

MLS# ML82057091

Listed: 8/8/2026 10:49 PM

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Listed by: Carmel Realty Company

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2-Bedroom Residential - 521 3rd Avenue, Carmel, CA