Welcome to one of the most unique offerings in Big Sur! Tucked along the legendary Highway 1 coastline, this rare property offers a front-row seat to one of the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes — where ancient redwoods, rugged cliffs, and the Pacific Ocean converge in breathtaking harmony. Revered as a global destination for artists, adventurers, and seekers of seclusion, Big Sur is home to just a handful of residents, preserving its unmatched privacy and raw natural beauty. Just minutes from iconic landmarks like Bixby Creek Bridge and Pfeiffer Beach, this is more than a home — it’s a gateway to world-class hiking, whale watching, and stargazing beneath one of California’s clearest dark skies. With limited development allowed in this protected region, properties like this are exceedingly rare.
The estate itself carries the spirit of Big Sur’s famed architectural tradition, led by renowned architect Mickey Muennig, whose organic, imaginative designs have defined the region’s identity for decades. Like Muennig’s celebrated works, the structures here embrace harmony with nature — curved forms, natural materials, and fluid lines that echo the rugged beauty of the coast.
Set across 5 private acres behind a gated road, the property includes three unique dwellings. The primary residence, known as “The Barrel House,” expands over 2,000 square feet with panoramic ocean views, two living rooms, and a large deck for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, three bedrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows framing oak trees, valleys, and the Pacific beyond.
Complementing the main house is a fully equipped yurt with kitchen, bathroom, and lofted bedroom, along with a second, more intimate Barrel House perched at one of the property’s highest points. A separate workshop and caretaker’s quarters complete the estate — ensuring privacy, creativity, and year-round stewardship in a setting where architecture and nature meet in perfect balance.
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For sale
Listing Provided by:
Ryan Benson DRE #01949307 805-550-1980,
Peak Properties
$3,294,000
0 Pias Ranch Rd, Big Sur, CA 93920
4beds
2,750sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
5.38 Acres Lot
$3,023,900 Zestimate®
$1,198/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Panoramic ocean viewsRugged cliffsFully equipped yurtFloor-to-ceiling windowsSeamless indoor-outdoor living
- 125 days |
- 3,145 |
- 124 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 16, 2025 at 06:31am
Listing Provided by:
Ryan Benson DRE #01949307 805-550-1980,
Peak Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SC25191836
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Art Studio, Bonus Room, Den, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Game Room, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Office, Retreat, Recreation, Workshop
Heating
- Natural Gas, Pellet Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Propane Range, Water Heater
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Balcony, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Workshop
- Flooring: Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Free Standing
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway Down Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Unpaved
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Ground level
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Open, Patio, Wrap Around
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean, Valley, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 5.38 Acres
- Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Garden, Irregular Lot, Lawn, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Landscaped, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 419251006000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Additions/Alterations
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Park, Preserve/Public Land
Location
- Region: Big Sur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,198/sqft
- Date on market: 9/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 125 days
- Listing terms: Cash,1031 Exchange,Submit
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$3,023,900
$2.87M - $3.18M
$5,331/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,294,000-57.2%$1,198/sqft |
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| 12/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/22/2022 | Price change | $7,700,000-9.4%$2,800/sqft |
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| 4/29/2022 | Price change | $8,500,000-10.5%$3,091/sqft |
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| 12/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $9,500,000$3,455/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$20,777/mo
Principal & interest
$16604
Property taxes
$3020
Home insurance
$1153
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 93920
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NACaptain Cooper Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 15.7 mi
- 7/10Carmel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 21.6 mi
- 10/10Carmel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 22.7 mi
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