About This Home
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a treasured and one of the most significant properties in Carmel's history. Welcome to the Grace MacGowen Cooke House, once the home of sisters and celebrated writers Alice MacGowen and Grace MacGowen Cooke. Built in 1905, this residence is steeped in history and is one of the earliest homes constructed in southwest Carmel. This home became a focal point for Carmel's bohemian crowd like Jack London, George Sterling and a young Sinclair Lewis. Located just one block from Carmel's pristine white sandy beach and Cooke's Cove, this historic property offers timeless character and exceptional coastal living. Many original features exist in the home: the rock fireplace, wonderful inscription on the stairway wall, enclosed sunroom, and leaded windows throughout the house. With four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a breakfast room, an open dining and living area, four fireplaces, garage, and ocean views from the second floor this is truly an unique property.
Home Highlights
Property Details
Interior Details
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room
Beds & Baths
- Number of Bedrooms: 4
- Number of Bathrooms: 4
- Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Dimensions and Layout
- Living Area: 3091 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
- Utilities: Public Utilities, Water Public
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- ✓ Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Utility Room
- ✓ Microwave
- ✓ Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Fireplace(s),Forced Air
- Air Conditioning: None
- Heating Fuel: Fireplace S
Fireplace & Spa
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace: Living Room, Other Location
Gas & Electric
- Gas: PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
- Door: Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
- Stories: 2
- Accessibility: Other
- Floors: Carpet, Tile, Wood
View
- View: Ocean
Exterior Home Features
- Roof: Composition
- Patio / Porch: Enclosed
- Exterior: Back Yard
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
- Number of Garage Spaces: 1
- Number of Covered Spaces: 1
- ✓ No Carport
- ✓ Has a Garage
- Parking Spaces: 1
- Parking: Detached,Off Street
Water & Sewer
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
- ✓ Not Allowed to Raise Horses
Year Built
- Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
- Architecture: Tudor
Building
- ✓ Not a New Construction
- ✓ Not Attached Property
Property Information
- Parcel Number: 010286011000
Price
- List Price: $7,950,000
- Price Per Sqft: $2,572
Direction & Address
- City: Carmel
School Information
- Elementary School: CarmelRiverElementary
- Elementary School District: CarmelUnified
- Jr High / Middle School: CarmelMiddle
- High School: CarmelHigh
- High School District: CarmelUnified
- Walk Score: 38
Listing Agent
- Listing ID: ML82046604
Building Area
- Building Area: 3091
Price History
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | Listed For Sale | $7,950,000 | MLSListings Inc #ML82046604 |