44 Carmel Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044

Highlights

• Half a block to the boardwalk, four blocks to the pier. Fall asleep to the sound of the waves.
• Double lot, fully detached, with space on every side. Side yard and driveways with no shared walls.
• Six bedrooms across two levels with a versatile layout for family, guests, home offices, nursery, or all of the above.
• Driveway parking with room for 5 cars (1 in garage, 3 in west driveway, 1 in east driveway); rare for a home this close to the beach.
• Small-town coastal living at its best. Easy access to groceries, restaurants, trails, and the beach without getting in the car. Easy freeway access to San Francisco and the Peninsula.

Floor Plans

Take a Tour Through 44 Carmel Ave

Set on a large, double lot in Pacifica’s Sharp Park neighborhood, this fully detached home delivers substantial space both inside and out, only half a block from the stunning coastline. With six bedrooms and two full bathrooms across two levels, plus a rear deck, garden, detached garage, and driveway parking for three cars, this property has the flexibility to accommodate a wide range of lifestyles.

Main Level

• Living and dining room: Generous, light-filled space with a working wood-burning fireplace. Plantation shutters on the windows.
• Open family room and eat-in kitchen: Granite countertops, a gas oven/range, dishwasher, and garbage disposal, with room for a casual dining area or the addition of an island.
• Laundry room: Located just off the kitchen, with direct access to the rear deck and garden.
• Bedroom and full bathroom: Well-suited for guests or multi-generational living arrangements.

Upper Level

• Central landing/flex space: Large enough for an office, a reading nook, or simply a roomy passageway connecting the bedrooms.
• Five bedrooms: Including a larger primary bedroom with ocean views and two closets.
• Full bathroom: Shower-over-tub configuration.
• Storage nook: Additional hallway storage tucked along the upstairs corridor.

Outdoor Space and Parking

• Rear deck: Outdoor living space off the kitchen.
• Garden: Peaceful green retreat behind the home.
• Detached garage/workshop: 1-car garage that doubles as a workshop or flexible outbuilding.
• Double lot with breathing room: Fully detached with driveways providing four-car off-street parking.

List of Improvements

• 2026: New west driveway poured
• 2025: Main roof replaced down to the rafters (south end section in good condition and not redone)
• 2023: New flooring throughout (excluding dining room tile and bathroom Meganite)
• 2021: New east driveway poured
• 2010: Full remodel of both bathrooms and kitchen
• 2008: Replaced exterior siding with weather-resistant HardiPlank; new windows and trim
• 2004: Expanded the upper level by partitioning the common area into two additional bedrooms

Explore the Neighborhood Around 44 Carmel Ave

Pacifica sits directly on the Pacific Coast in northern San Mateo County, just south of the San Francisco city limits. It's a 15 to 20 minute drive to downtown San Francisco via Highway 1 (the Cabrillo Highway), yet feels worlds away. This is a coastal community where over half of the land is protected open space, with more than one thousand acres belonging to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Learn more at Visit Pacifica and the City of Pacifica neighborhood guide.

This home is in the Sharp Park neighborhood, one of Pacifica's most pedestrian-friendly and beach-adjacent communities. Sharp Park is an older neighborhood with character, featuring a mix of converted summer cottages and modern custom-built homes set along narrow, tree-lined streets with windswept Monterey pines.

Palmetto Avenue, the neighborhood's main commercial street, is a quaint shopping district for strolling and snacking. In summer, the coastal waters come alive with migrating birds, whales, dolphins, and fish, all visible from the beach and nearby trails. Every September, Palmetto Avenue hosts Fog Fest, Pacifica's signature annual community festival, drawing over 65,000 attendees for live music, local arts and crafts, food vendors, and the legendary Fog Cutter cocktail, with proceeds benefiting local nonprofits.

Beaches, Pier and Coastal Trails

• Sharp Park Beach: A distinctive stretch of coast known for its rare black sand (colored by the mineral magnetite), with a half-mile promenade atop the sea wall connecting the pier to Mori Point. Free parking and free entry.
• Pacifica Municipal Pier: An L-shaped fishing pier stretching more than 1,000 feet into the Pacific, with a café at the entrance. Among the Bay Area's best spots for fishing and crabbing, with salmon and striped bass in summer and Dungeness crab in winter. No fishing license required for pier fishing. Open daily, 4 AM to 10 PM.
• Mori Point: Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, accessible on foot heading south from the promenade. Trails lead up to a ridge with sweeping coastal views. Wildflowers bloom in spring, and humpback whales can be spotted offshore during migration seasons.
• Pacifica Coastal Trail: A wide, mostly flat path paralleling the waterfront, ideal for walking, jogging, and biking.
• Rockaway Beach: A short drive south, with its own plaza, boardwalk, and cluster of restaurants and shops.

Hiking options extend in every direction from the front door. Head south to Mori Point, north toward Manor, or east into the coastal hills.

Dining, Coffee and Shopping

Everyday essentials and favorite restaurants are within pedestrian distance. Oceana Market has fresh fruits, veggies, deli items, gluten-free products, and everything needed for healthy eating at home. For dining out, Cafe Pacifica, Pacifica Thai, and Go Sushi are all a short stroll away. Palmetto Avenue and Francisco Boulevard form the commercial heart of Sharp Park, with over a dozen restaurants and cafés. See the full directory at Visit Pacifica's restaurant page.

More local favorites:

• Table Wine: A neighborhood wine bar and merchant just one block away, run by community-minded family owners known for championing local causes and creating a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.
• David's Bagels: Fresh bagels made daily, plus cookies, pastries, and breads.
• Shampa's Pies: Beloved local pie shop open Wednesday through Sunday, plus a morning bakery open Thursdays through Sundays.
• Craftsman Coffee: A small-batch roaster and coffee shop with a cozy, personality-filled space, complete with local art, eclectic decor, heated seats, and a vintage Pac-Man console.
• Sharp Park Taproom: Cozy taproom with a curated Bay Area-focused beer list, plus wine, cider, frequent food pop-ups, and TVs for game day.
• Winter's Tavern: A no-frills local bar featuring live rock, folk, and bluegrass bands in a rustic, wood-paneled space.
• Chit Chat Cafe at the Pier: Coffee and snacks right at the entrance to the Pacifica Pier. A second Chit Chat location sits at the north end of Pacifica with ocean views.
• Sharp Park Restaurant: A longtime local gathering spot at the Sharp Park Golf Course clubhouse, known for breakfast, Sunday brunch, and Friday/Saturday prime rib dinners.
• Moonraker: Perched above Rockaway Beach to the south, offers second-floor dining at the Lighthouse Hotel with ocean views, classic seafood, and an oyster bar.
• Puerto 27 Peruvian Kitchen and Pisco Bar: Further south at Pacifica State Beach, offering Peruvian classics and a Pisco-focused bar.

Recreation and Outdoor Amenities

• Sharp Park Golf Course: An 18-hole public course that first opened in 1932, set between the beach and the Laguna Salada wetlands.
• San Pedro Valley Park: Miles of hiking trails in a wilderness setting at the inland end of Pacifica.
• Sweeney Ridge / Milagra Ridge: Elevated trails with views stretching from the Pacific to the Golden Gate Bridge on clear days.
• Full listings of local trails, parks, and beaches are available through the City of Pacifica Parks & Recreation department.

Getting Around

Sharp Park offers direct access to Highway 1 (Cabrillo Highway) for a 15 to 20 minute drive into San Francisco or down the coast toward Half Moon Bay. SamTrans bus service connects Sharp Park to the Daly City BART station for transit access to downtown San Francisco. Silicon Valley is accessible via I-280 to the east.

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