
Land with Home for Sale in Monterey, California
40990 Highway 1, Monterey, CA 93940
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.
Location
- Street address
- 40990 Highway 1
- County
- Monterey County
- Zip code
- 93940
- Community
- Big Sur Coast
- Elevation
- 140 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 5 acres
- Zoning
- R1
- MLS #
- MLSL ML82056216
- Posted
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- View
- Ocean, Water
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Features
- Grade-Hillside, Grade-Steep
Exterior
- Parking
- Off Street
Structure
- Style
- Ranch
- Water
- Private
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Natural Gas
- Materials
- Wood Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3, Den
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate
- Appliances
- 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Oven Range, Oven-Built-In, Refrigerator
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Natural Gas | Connected |
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2026 | New listing | $6,750,000 | — | MLSL |






























