
Big Sur, California 93920
This property represents a High-Potential Investment Opportunity with a List Price of $3,995,000—positioned well below the $4,034,805 Fair Market Value by 1%. This valuation gap offers $39,805 in Instant Equity. Featuring a Condition Rating of 4, the existing converted barn provides immediate utility while the nearly one-acre building site offers significant development upside. With panoramic ocean and mountain views and protected forest borders, this is a premier Legacy Estate Developer or Luxury Homeowner acquisition.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 47011 Clear Ridge Road Subject | $3,995,000* List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,810 | $2,229 | - |
A 46250 Pfeiffer Ridge Road Active | $4,200,000 List Price | 5 | 3 | 2,250 | $1,867 | 0.8 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1977 (47 years old), the property is described as a 'converted barn' with a dated interior featuring older wood-paneled ceilings and track lighting. While functional and providing 'immediate enjoyment,' the listing's heavy focus on the 'outstanding building site' for a future custom residence indicates the current structure is significantly dated and requires modernization to meet current luxury standards.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 218235, living area = 1810.
Situated west of Highway 1 on a private hilltop, the property borders protected US Forest Service land, ensuring permanent privacy and unobstructed ocean and mountain views.
The property includes nearly an acre of rare, level, usable land on the west side, providing an ideal building site for a custom luxury residence and guest house.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =218235, other record lot size in square feet = 231309. Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1810, other record living area = 600. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 3, other record bedroom count = 1.
The existing residence is a 1977 converted barn that likely requires significant modernization or may serve only as a secondary structure to a new build.
At a $3.995M price point, the property requires substantial additional capital for development to fully realize its potential as a premier Big Sur estate.
Five acres perched above Pfeiffer and Cooper Beach offers a rare opportunity in the heart of Big Sur. Accessed by a paved private road west of Highway 1, this exceptional hilltop retreat captures the regions renowned beauty, privacy, and serenity. All the land below this property to the ocean is protected US Forest Service. The charming converted barn in its garden setting sits on the on the eastside of Clear Ridge Road. It has two separate living quarters, providing immediate enjoyment and future flexibility plus views of the Pacific Ocean, rugged mountain ridges, and coastal valleys. On the westside is almost an acre of level, usable land offering an outstanding building site with commanding ocean and mountain views ideal for a custom residence and guest house All a stunning backdrop of shifting marine layers, vibrant sunsets, and star-filled night skies. Rarely does a property combine privacy, accessibility, usable land, and breathtaking scenery in one of Big Sur's most coveted coastal settings. Create a legacy estate where the ocean, mountains, and spirit of Big Sur come together.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Square foot | 1,810 | - |
| Lot Size | 218,235 | - |
| Price | $4.00M | $4.17M |
| Price per sq ft | $2.2K | $2.3K |
| Built year | 1977 | 0 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 27 | 526 |
Jun 25, 2026
$3,995,000
Initial Listing
Sep 16, 2003
$750,000
Public Record