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Carmel-by-the-Sea real estate

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County · Salinas, CA

Median Home Value

$2,325,094

+1.0%

Est. Cap Rate

1.4%

Based on rent yield × 65%

Vacancy Rate

48.1%

58% owner-occupied

Population

3K

Median income: $115,729

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8/100Caution

Investment ScoreCarmel-by-the-Sea

Composite score based on cap rate, rent yield, affordability, occupancy, and appreciation

Cap Rate1.4%
Rent Yield2.2%
Affordability$2,325,094
Occupancy51.9%
Appreciation1.0%

Carmel-by-the-Sea Investment Analysis

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a smaller market (3K residents) with median values at $2,325,094. The 1.4% cap rate positions Carmel-by-the-Sea as a premium appreciation market where equity growth drives returns. Values are stable with 1.0% annual growth, offering predictable returns without overheating risk. A healthy 42% renter population supports median rents of $4,292/month, providing reliable income streams for buy-and-hold investors.

Market Profile
Avg: 22/100
Cash Flow1.4% cap
Appreciation1.0% YoY
Affordability$2325K
Occupancy51.9% occ.
Rent Yield2.2%
Employment100.0%
Price vs. Rent Analysis
Price-to-Rent Ratio45.1x
Cash FlowBalancedAppreciation

Appreciation-driven market — growth potential offsets thinner cash flow

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI

$2,325,094
Median Monthly Rent

Zillow ZORI

$4,292
Annual Rent
$51,504
Gross Rent Yield

Annual rent ÷ home value

2.2%

Market Details

Housing Stock

3K units

Single-family: 3K

Multifamily: 327 (10.1%)

Investment Metrics

Gross Yield 2.2%

Cap Rate 1.4%

Price-to-Rent 45.1 (Favors renting)

Property Tax $6,735/yr

Demographics

Median Income $115,729

Median Age 68.9

Employment 100.0%

Home Value Trends

1-Year Appreciation +1.0%

3-Year Appreciation +7.1%

5-Year Appreciation +34.9%

Rental Market

$4,292/mo

Renter population: 42.1%

Lending Status

Not Available

$150K – $10M · Business purpose

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis

Community Snapshot
Population3K

3K/sq mi

Median Income$115,729

$87,422 per capita

Employment100.0%

3.5% unemployment

Occupancy51.9%

42.1% renters

College Educated76.0%
Median Age: 68.93K Housing UnitsMedian Built: 1946
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Property Details

$2,325,094
$100K$2M
25% ($581,274)
15%50%
7.50%
6%10%
$4,292

Investment Projection

Monthly Cash Flow

-$10,807

Cash-on-Cash

-22.3%

DSCR Ratio

0.35

Annual Cash Flow

-$129,689

Monthly P&I: $12,193 | Est. Expenses: $2,906

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