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. A remodeled, 400± sq. ft. detached bunkhouse adds a flexible guest retreat or studiocomplete 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.

Days on Market

8 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$6,750,000

List Price

$6,750,000

On Market Date

Jul 31, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

157 - Big Sur Coast

Zip Code

93940

MLS ID

ML82056216

APN

418-171-003-000

Year Built

1967

Stories in Building

1

Possession

COE

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

3

Bath

2

Granite, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower

Parking

0

Off-Street Parking

SQ FT

1,400

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

217,800.0

Lot Acres

5.0 Acres

Kitchen

220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Oven - Built-In, Oven Range, Refrigerator

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Flooring

Carpet, Laminate

Foundation

Concrete Slab

Fire Place

Family Room, Wood Burning

Heating

Gas

Laundry

Dryer, Electricity Hookup (220V), Washer

Views

Ocean, Water Front

Possession

COE

Architectural Style

Ranch

Fee

Unavailable

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