$1,074,000
SOLD DEC 13, 2024

779 Mermaid Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950

2 Beds
1 Bath
723 Sq Ft
1,873 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,485 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Robert Down Elementary School Rated A
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1-minute walk to Perkins Park

About This Home

As of December 2024

Just steps away from the stunning turquoise waters of Monterey Bay, this charming 1920 Beach Bungalow is your dream coastal retreat located in the heart of Pacific Grove at Lovers Point. This beautifully maintained home showcases delightful details that create a serene Mermaid sanctuary. The kitchen features stylish tile countertops and custom cabinetry, while the grand bay window floods the dining and living areas with natural light, making it an inviting spot to unwind after a sun-soaked day. The primary bedrooms Jack and Jill bathroom boasts a luxurious oversized shower, perfect for relaxation. Revel in the fresh ocean breeze within the included private back and side yard, complete with a lovely porch on a spacious double beach lot. A cobblestone paver driveway accommodates two cars and leads to a single-car garage ideal for storage. This home offers stunning views and easy access to Lovers Point, The Beach House restaurant, picturesque vistas, and downtown Pacific Grove, all just 14 minutes to Hwy 1.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Stearns

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01700756 Listed on: 11/02/2024

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Renee Becker

Beck, Realtors License #00966794

Beck, Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,042

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 1,873 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R-3-PGB

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 723 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 006-074-035-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,042

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 104
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 723
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Zoning Description: R-3-PGB
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 723
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Raised
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Parking Area

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Pacific Grove Unified
  • Elementary School: Robert Down Elementary
  • Middle School: Pacific Grove Middle
  • High School: Pacific Grove High
  • High School: 560
  • Elementary School: 563
  • Middle School: 561

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 006-074-035-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0430
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1875.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1875.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pacific Grove Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Robert Down Elementary
  • High School Text: Pacific Grove High
  • Middle School Text: Pacific Grove Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2024
Closed on
Dec 4, 2024
Sold by
Simaz Deborah S
Bought by
Buscaglia Family 2012 Revocable Trust and Buscaglia
Seller's Agent
Melissa Stearns
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Renee Becker
Beck, Realtors
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,074,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.27%
Views
77
Current Estimated Value
$1,129,149

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,149
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2013
Sold by
Simaz Deborah S and Roseman Stephen J
Bought by
Simaz Deborah S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2011
Sold by
Simaz Deborah S
Bought by
Simaz Deborah S and Roseman Stephen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$399,100
Interest Rate
4.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2011
Sold by
Palmer Elizabeth V
Bought by
Simaz Deborah S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$399,100
Interest Rate
4.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2008
Sold by
Palmer Elizabeth V
Bought by
Palmer Elizabeth V and Hoza/Palmer Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2007
Sold by
Palmer Elizabeth V
Bought by
Palmer Elizabeth V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2001
Sold by
Morrow Barbara H
Bought by
Palmer Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1997
Sold by
Morrow Barbara H
Bought by
Morrow Barbara H and The Morrow Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
7.54%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,074,000 Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $499,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lenders Choice Title Company
Grant Deed $365,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $399,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $390,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $325,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $130,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Sold $1,074,000 -2.3% $1,485 / Sq Ft
11/19/2024 11/19/24 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2024 11/02/24 For Sale $1,099,000 -- $1,520 / 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 $7,042 $1,074,000 $750,000 $324,000
2024 $7,042 $658,259 $582,708 $75,551
2023 $7,150 $645,353 $571,283 $74,070
2022 $7,006 $632,700 $560,082 $72,618
2021 $6,970 $620,295 $549,100 $71,195
2020 $6,831 $613,935 $543,470 $70,465
2019 $6,614 $601,898 $532,814 $69,084
2018 $6,484 $590,097 $522,367 $67,730
2017 $6,379 $578,527 $512,125 $66,402
2016 $6,394 $567,184 $502,084 $65,100
2015 $6,291 $558,666 $494,543 $64,123
2014 $6,160 $547,723 $484,856 $62,867
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81983063

MLSListings

APN: 006-074-035-000