Monterey Peninsula coastline
Carmel Realty Company

Twenty years on the Monterey Peninsula.

Representing buyers and sellers across Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach, and Carmel Valley — with the patience of a neighbor and the precision of a closer.

$700M+
Career Sales
20+
Years Brokering
29
Years Resident
4
Communities
— from a client —

Jim was very patient — it took several months to conclude, and he was there every step. Transactions became much easier with Jim "on the ground," giving us his valuable opinion so we could make important decisions.

Kun Wang · Pebble Beach Buyer
Jim Somerville, Broker Associate

Broker, Carmel Realty Company.

BrokerageCarmel Realty Company
LicenseDRE# 01368907
MarketsCarmel · Pebble Beach · Carmel Valley
ExperienceTwenty Years

I have been a Real Estate Broker on the Monterey Peninsula for twenty years and a resident for twenty-nine. After studying at the University of Hawaii, I worked in travel industry management with Sheraton Hotels Hawaii — sharpening the discipline of customer service that has shaped every transaction since.

That dedication has translated into more than $700 million in sales and many happy customers. With proven expertise in pricing strategy, marketing collateral, and digital delivery, I work to exceed client expectations at every step. Together with Carmel Realty Company, my clients are backed by an advanced marketing team and a strong transaction department.

My wife and I have raised our family on the Peninsula. We know these streets, these schools, and these neighborhoods the way you only can after three decades — and that knowledge is what quietly compounds in my clients' favor.

Local for Decades

Twenty-nine years on the Peninsula. The kind of context that doesn't show up in comps.

Marketing Discipline

Strategic pricing, polished collateral, and digital delivery built to outperform.

Carmel Realty Company

Backed by the Peninsula's most established luxury brokerage, founded in 1913.

White-Glove Service

Calm, tailored representation from first showing to final signature.

Monterey Peninsula coastline
About Jim

Twenty years brokering.
Twenty-nine as a neighbor.

Broker Associate at Carmel Realty Company since 2006. $700M+ in career sales across Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley, and Pacific Grove — every transaction handled by Jim, start to finish.

More About Jim
Featured Listings

Currently for sale.

All Listings
For Sale 1048 Hamilton Ave, Seaside
Seaside

1048 Hamilton Ave

$750,000
3 Beds1 Bath1,344 Sq Ft
For Sale 250 Forest Ridge Rd Unit 67, Monterey
Monterey

250 Forest Ridge Rd, Unit 67

$700,000
2 Beds2 Baths1,145 Sq Ft
For Sale 820 Casanova Ave Apt 69, Monterey
Monterey

820 Casanova Ave, Apt 69

$449,000
2 Beds1 Bath860 Sq Ft
Significant Sales

Recent significant sales.

Selected closings from the past several years across Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach, Carmel, and Pacific Grove — each one a measured, private process from first conversation to final signature.

101 Lower Walden Rd, Carmel — sold
Carmel

101 Lower Walden Rd

6 Beds7 Baths7,200 Sq Ft
Sold$6,569,200
San Antonio 5 SE of Ocean, Carmel-by-the-Sea — sold
Carmel-by-the-Sea

San Antonio, 5 SE of Ocean

3 Beds3 Baths2,191 Sq Ft
Sold$5,600,000
Casanova 3 SW of 10th, Carmel-by-the-Sea — sold
Carmel-by-the-Sea

Casanova, 3 SW of 10th

4 Beds2 Baths1,681 Sq Ft
Sold$3,825,000
176 Sonoma Ln, Carmel — sold
Carmel

176 Sonoma Ln

3 Beds3 Baths2,560 Sq Ft
Sold$2,150,000
1155 Lookout Rd, Pebble Beach — sold
Pebble Beach

1155 Lookout Rd

3 Beds2 Baths1,998 Sq Ft
Sold$2,050,000
724 Pine Ave, Pacific Grove — sold
Pacific Grove

724 Pine Ave

2 Beds1 Bath948 Sq Ft
Sold$1,315,000
The Peninsula

Three places, one coastline.

From the storybook cottages of Carmel-by-the-Sea to the championship fairways of Pebble Beach — each pocket has its own pace, its own clientele, and its own way of being lived in.

Client Experience

What clients say.

Kun Wang
Beijing, China

When coming to Pebble Beach for the first time, I thought what a beautiful place to be. Jim was very patient — it took several months to conclude, and he was there every step. As we became more familiar with the area, transactions became much easier with Jim "on the ground" giving us his valuable opinion so we could make important decisions.

Jordan Murdock
Royal Oaks, CA

Jim met all of our expectations and was very involved during the process. He had a family emergency and was out of town for two weeks, and he maintained daily contact with us and the sellers — we were never left in the dark with unanswered questions. I would definitely recommend Jim and will be using him if we decide to sell.

Saeed Navid
Pebble Beach

We appreciated Jim's skill set in marketing our property and giving us valued input throughout the negotiation process. He is a very good listener and understood where our values were while negotiating the best deal. As a professor of engineering, I know how important the details are — Jim has a thorough understanding of them.

Q1 2026 Market Report — Carmel Realty Company
Market Insight

Q1 2026 — Peninsula update.

As we move through the early months of 2026, the real estate market — both nationally and on the Monterey Peninsula — continues to navigate a dynamic and evolving landscape. Volatility in the financial markets, paired with uncertainty around interest rates, has led many buyers and sellers to proceed thoughtfully.

Despite these headwinds, our market remains grounded in long-term fundamentals. Many recognize the enduring value of owning property along this unique stretch of coastline. We continue to adapt alongside our clients — providing guidance through changing conditions while focusing on long-term opportunity.

Read the Report Updated quarterly · 16 pages
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Whether you're preparing to list, searching for the right home, or exploring a private opportunity on the Peninsula — Jim offers direct, tailored guidance from the first call.

Direct 831.915.9726 Email jim@jimsomerville.com
Office Carmel Realty Co. · Carmel-by-the-Sea
License DRE# 01368907
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