While I was holding my listing open on San Marcos Road, a neighbor stopped in and whispered to me “Carmel Woods is our hidden secret.” After many showings and numerous Open Houses at this property, I have to agree. Removed from the tourist frenzy of Carmel-by-the-Sea, but just a few blocks from town, this peaceful neighborhood is a treasure. Residents meander through their winding wooded streets taking their daily constitutional waving to their neighbors as they go by. Homeowners “in the Woods” enjoy a rare intimacy with their fellow residents unknown in some of the other areas.
Carmel Woods is located just north of the village of Carmel and includes many lovely homes situated on forested lots – some having ocean views. Good values are to be had by the savvy buyer, since these homes normally sell for less than they would if they were located right in town. For instance, my listing at 24447 San Marcos recently sold for $755,000 and was a lovely 2BR/2BA home on an over-sized corner lot. If you are looking for a Carmel home, consider Carmel Woods as a great alternative to some of the more expensive neighborhoods. I think you’ll be delighted!
Posted By:
Susan Clark

There are many wonderful neighborhoods in Carmel Valley and the “Brookdale area” close to the world renowned Quail Lodge and Golf Course is one of the most-desired. It’s just five minutes from Hwy One but far enough from the Coast to have warm sunshine in the summertime instead of the coastal fog. The weather is ideal for outdoor living so whatever your passion may be … golf, tennis, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, or walking on the beach – it’s close by.
Just across Carmel Valley Road is September Ranch where you can board your horse and ride on beautiful valley trails for miles. Garland Park is a treasure also with miles of trails for hikers, equestrians, and even bird watchers! The white sands of Carmel Beach are a few minutes away and if you travel south a few miles you’ll experience the phenomenal Point Lobos.
River School in Carmel, then to Carmel Middle School and High School. There are also very fine private schools not far from this neighborhood such as All Saints and Junipero Serra School. All of these attributes are great, but when you talk to the residents who live here the number one thing they find so desirable is that it is a “real neighborhood” with caring neighbors who look out for each other. Not always easy to find these days. If you’d like to consider living in this fabulous area, give me a call (831-320-6801); I have just the home for you!
Why do so many people want to live in Carmel Valley? Come see for yourself this Saturday when Alain Pinel Realtors will have ten Carmel Valley listings priced from $799,000 – $3,800,000 open from 1:00-4:00pm. I currently have several listings in Carmel Valley and am often speaking to prospective buyers who are looking in the area. Everyone has their specific reasons for wanting to be there and nowhere else on the Monterey Peninsula. After digesting their thoughts and having a few of my own, this is what I think Carmel Valley has to offer. I will elaborate on each point in future articles. If there are other great reasons to live in Carmel Valley I haven’t mentioned, I would love to hear your thoughts.
Come see the fabulous properties we have open. Call me for more information 831-320-6801 or see our ad in the Monterey Herald Friday Real Estate section. Pictured are two of the properties being held open on Saturday. In the much-desired Brookdale area just five minutes from Carmel is 6435 Brookdale Dr. listed at $1,195,000;
the area on Evans Boulevard would certainly support tourist traffic coming for tours, or to sample a revitalized micro-brewery. A destination brew-pub, or B&B Inn might fit in well with future plans for a revitalized Candlestick. 
