A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the famed ~150 acre, Heart of Rancho Rico family compound is on the market for the first time in 60 years. Located just 30 miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea and within walking distance to the Big Sur community, this Central Coast property with private beach access and 3 houses, is a legacy property without equal. Upon entering the ranch via a discrete, gated, private road, you pass towering trees and cattle to the main meadow at the highest portion of the property, almost 1000 feet above the beach below. From its ridges you have a 360-degree view including the Santa Lucia mountains and the vast Pacific Ocean. With manicured gardens and fruit orchards, numerous outdoor living spaces, an exclusive road to its own pristine beach, and views that extend over 80 miles down the Big Sur coastline, the Heart of Rancho Rico is truly Monterey County's unparalleled crown-jewel. From its absolutely breathtaking panoramic views to its easy access to the wonderful selection of area restaurants and attractions, the Heart of Rancho Rico provides the ultimate Big Sur lifestyle with serenity, privacy, and never-ending adventures to explore. Finally, the opportunity is here to acquire one of the rarest offerings in Big Sur/Coastal California history.
For sale
Price cut: $30M (7/7)
$70,000,000
47320 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
11beds
8,379sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
149.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$8,354/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 275 days
- on Zillow |
- 10,790 |
- 450 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 07, 2025 at 04:51am
Listed by:
Tim Allen 00891159 831-214-1990,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81986529

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Radiant, Stove Heater
Cooling
- None
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Other Location
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,379
- Total interior livable area: 8,379 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Forest/Woods, Garden/Greenbelt, Greenbelt, Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean, Valley, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Water
Lot
- Size: 149.39 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 419311029000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised, Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PropaneOnSite, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Spring, Well
- Utilities for property: Propane, Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Big Sur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $8,354/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,618,427
- Annual tax amount: $16,817
- Date on market: 11/13/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
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