$1,672,500
$78K PRICE DROP

608 Congress Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Estimated payment $10,622/month

Total Views 12,139
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,737 Sq Ft
$963 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Quartz Countertops
  • Balcony
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Robert Down Elementary School Rated A
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom on Main Level

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.

Listing Agent

Nate Randall

Sotheby’s International Realty License #02033961 Listed on: 05/27/2025

Sotheby’s International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,312

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,737 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 006-553-011-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,312

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 74
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1737
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1737
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced
  • Fencing: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Pacific Grove Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 006-553-011-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1100
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4792.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4792.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pacific Grove Unified

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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
Source: MLSListings

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 -- --
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82008506

MLSListings

APN: 006-553-011-000