608 Congress Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Estimated payment $10,454/month
Highlights
- Balcony
- Fireplace
- Tile Flooring
- Robert Down Elementary School Rated A
- Double Pane Windows
- Forced Air Heating System
About This Home
Nestled in the heart of Pacific Grove, this charming single-story property offers a rare street-to-street lot with two-car garage on the alley. The formal front yard welcomes you with a lush green lawn set back under majestic redwood and oak trees. Inside, the clean and bright main house is approximately 1,140 sq.ft., well-maintained and updated with new flooring, quartz counters and stainless appliances, featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a cozy living room with fireplace, dining area, and indoor laundry. A separate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home, approximately 596 sq.ft., offers an ideal space for guests, rental income or multigenerational living. Recently renovated in 2023, this retreat boasts new windows, recessed lighting, remodeled kitchen with new counters, cabinets, stainless appliances and luxury vinyl flooring. Each unit of this fantastic duplex has new electrical panels, separate meters, separate laundry areas, direct access to one dedicated garage space and plenty of extra storage. Enjoy a quaint central courtyard with garden and privacy hedges, perfect for pets, play or relaxing outdoors. Just minutes from schools, downtown and the beach, this is a unique opportunity to own a versatile, move-in-ready property in one of the Peninsula's most desirable locations.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,312
Year Built
- 1951
Lot Details
- 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Duplex
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,737 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Wall Furnace
Community Details
Overview
- 1,737 Sq Ft Building
Building Details
- 1 Leased Unit
- Gross Income $30,000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,312 | $1,559,559 | $638,805 | $920,754 |
| 2024 | $16,312 | $1,528,980 | $626,280 | $902,700 |
| 2023 | $16,514 | $1,499,000 | $614,000 | $885,000 |
| 2022 | $11,922 | $1,174,126 | $631,251 | $542,875 |
| 2021 | $11,210 | $1,080,000 | $600,000 | $480,000 |
| 2020 | $11,098 | $1,000,000 | $550,000 | $450,000 |
| 2019 | $10,687 | $975,000 | $550,000 | $425,000 |
| 2018 | $9,598 | $875,000 | $525,000 | $350,000 |
| 2017 | $9,358 | $850,000 | $500,000 | $350,000 |
| 2016 | $9,688 | $861,000 | $463,000 | $398,000 |
| 2015 | $7,637 | $675,000 | $363,000 | $312,000 |
| 2014 | $7,437 | $658,000 | $354,000 | $304,000 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2025 06/30/25 | Price Changed | $1,672,500 | -4.4% | $963 / Sq Ft |
| 05/27/2025 05/27/25 | For Sale | $1,750,000 | +16.7% | $1,007 / Sq Ft |
| 12/09/2022 12/09/22 | Sold | $1,499,000 | 0.0% | $863 / Sq Ft |
| 11/15/2022 11/15/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/05/2022 11/05/22 | For Sale | $1,499,000 | -- | $863 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,499,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $930,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Financial Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Financial Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,115,400 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $318,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $318,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $294,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Unknown |
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