608 Congress Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,737
Sq Ft
4,792
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Quartz Countertops
- Neighborhood Views
- <<tubWithShowerToken>>
- Robert Down Elementary School Rated A
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Bathroom on Main Level
About This Home
As of December 2022This newly remodeled home and attached apartment are ready for showing. The property has all living space on the ground level. Highly rated Pacific Grove schools are a short distance. Unit A is a 1,140 sq. ft. three-bedroom/ one & half bathroom fronting on Congress. The new kitchen has GE stainless steel appliances and a new quartz countertop. A new GE clothes washer and dryer are installed in the laundry room, which is accessible from the kitchen. The living room is light and bright. The primary bedroom has a half bath. Unit B is a 596 sq. ft one-bedroom / one-bathroom unit in the rear of the property. This unit has direct access to a one-car garage with washer and dryer hookups. The kitchen is spacious, with room for a sit-down dining table. Unit A also has a one-car garage. Other positive features are the new roof (2015), copper plumbing, and separate metering for PGE & water- both units.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Albers Real Estate Investment Company License #01006595 Listed on: 11/05/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,312
Year Built
- Built in 1957
Lot Details
- 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
- Wood Fence
- Level Lot
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Grass Covered Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,737 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Neighborhood Views
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Dishwasher
- Quartz Countertops
- Tile Countertops
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- <<tubWithShowerToken>>
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Washer and Dryer
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Wall Furnace
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Separate Meters
- Individual Gas Meter
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 006-553-011-000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 5, 2022
Closed on
Dec 6, 2022
Sold by
Balbo 1995 Revocable Family Trust
Bought by
Schuchard Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Hap Albers
Albers Real Estate Investment Company
Buyer's Agent
Nate Randall
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,499,000
Views
46
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.14%
Original Mortgage
$1,115,400
Outstanding Balance
$1,063,007
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$521,663
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 31, 2016
Sold by
Balbo Salvatore A and Balbo Barbara L
Bought by
Balbo 1995 Revocable Family Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 25, 2006
Sold by
Russo Donna R and Schaffer Paul J
Bought by
Balbo Salvatore A and Balbo Barbara L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 2006
Sold by
Russo Donna R
Bought by
Russo Donna R and Schaffer Paul J
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 2003
Sold by
Schaffer Vella R
Bought by
Russo Donna R and Vella R Schaffer Living Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 31, 2002
Sold by
Schaffer Vella R
Bought by
Russo Donna R and Vella R Schaffer Living Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 8, 2002
Sold by
Schaffer Paul J
Bought by
Schaffer Vella R
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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
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
Tax History Compared to Growth
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Nate Randall
Seller's Agent in 2025
Nate Randall
Sotheby’s International Realty
(831) 869-6117
43 in this area
76 Total Sales
-
Hap Albers
Seller's Agent in 2022
Hap Albers
Albers Real Estate Investment Company
(408) 893-6002
2 in this area
63 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81912365
APN: 006-553-011-000
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