NOT LISTED FOR SALE

720 Congress Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Estimated Value: $1,114,893 - $1,200,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$1,433/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2019

Last sale price $680,000 $850 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,747/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Robert Down Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of April 2019

Here is your chance to build your way in Pacific Grove. With a 5,200 square foot lot, this property is ready for a larger home. Possibly even adding a granny unit. Great neighborhood and a short distance to school and the downtown area. Come see the possibilities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Bristol

Sotheby’s International Realty License #01447566 Listed on: 02/15/2019

Sotheby’s International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Bristol

Sotheby’s International Realty License #01447566 Listed on: 02/15/2019

Sotheby’s International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,950

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 5,201 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Dining Area
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 006-556-008-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,950

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Age: 89
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 800
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Starter
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Laminate, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 800
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Pacific Grove Unified
  • Middle School: Pacific Grove Middle
  • High School: Pacific Grove High
  • High School: 560
  • Middle School: 561

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 006-556-008-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1194
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5200.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5200.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pacific Grove Unified
  • High School Text: Pacific Grove High
  • Middle School Text: Pacific Grove Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2019
Closed on
Apr 22, 2019
Sold by
Caird Michael and Caird Sharon L
Bought by
Desrochers Thomas James and Desrochers Natalie
Seller's Agent
Thomas Bristol
Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Bristol
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.72%
Current Estimated Value
$1,146,473

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$466,473
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.18%
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2017
Sold by
Caird Michael
Bought by
Caird Michael and Caird Sharon L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Desrochers Thomas James $680,000 Chicago Title Salinas
Caird Michael -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Desrochers Thomas James $465,900
Closed Desrochers Thomas James $470,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2019 04/26/19 Sold $680,000 -2.7% $850 / Sq Ft
03/27/2019 03/27/19 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2019 03/11/19 For Sale $699,000 0.0% $874 / Sq Ft
02/24/2019 02/24/19 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2019 02/15/19 For Sale $699,000 -- $874 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $7,950 $758,547 $669,309 $89,238
2024 $7,950 $743,675 $656,186 $87,489
2023 $8,052 $729,094 $643,320 $85,774
2022 $7,889 $714,799 $630,706 $84,093
2021 $7,849 $700,785 $618,340 $82,445
2020 $7,691 $693,600 $612,000 $81,600
2019 $1,200 $103,678 $43,819 $59,859
2018 $1,179 $101,646 $42,960 $58,686
2017 $1,160 $99,654 $42,118 $57,536
2016 $1,162 $97,701 $41,293 $56,408
2015 $1,144 $96,234 $40,673 $55,561
2014 $1,121 $94,350 $39,877 $54,473
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Thomas Bristol

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Thomas Bristol

    Sotheby’s International Realty

    (831) 521-3131

    11 in this area

    58 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81739184

MLSListings

APN: 006-556-008-000

California Monterey County Pacific Grove 93950

720 Congress Ave, Pacific Grove, CA

This home is located at 720 Congress Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 since 15 February 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,146,473, approximately $1,433 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 720 Congress Ave is a home located in Monterey County with nearby schools including Robert Down Elementary School, Pacific Grove Middle School, and Pacific Grove High School.

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