Experience the best of Pacific Grove living in this beautifully updated coastal property, ideally located near the beach, Monterey Bay Recreation Trail, downtown shops, restaurants, and Pacific Grove schools. Offering the flexibility todays buyers desire, the property features a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath main residence plus separate guest quarters with its own entrance, address, full kitchen, living area, bedroom, bath, and private laundryideal for extended family, guests, a home office, or income potential.
The main residence is filled with natural light and features an inviting living room with fireplace, updated finishes, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and indoor laundry. A peaceful courtyard surrounded by mature landscaping and towering trees creates a private setting for relaxing or entertaining.
Situated on a rare street-to-street lot with alley access, the property also offers separate utilities, dedicated garage parking for each residence, and additional storage. Enjoy morning walks along the shoreline, bike rides along the coastal trail, and all that downtown Pacific Grove has to offer. A unique opportunity combining coastal charm, thoughtful updates, and flexible living on the Monterey Peninsula.
For sale
Price cut: $70K (10/5)
$1,725,000
608 Congress Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
4beds
1,796sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1957
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$1,669,500 Zestimate®
$960/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 50 days
- 1,459
- 84
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dave Lucas 02092197 831-884-3521,
Coldwell Banker Realty 831-626-2222
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82058841
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1, Tile, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: Other
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,796
- Total interior livable area: 1,796 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 006553011000
- Zoning: res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Pacific Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $960/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,590,750
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$1,669,500
$1.59M - $1.75M
$5,313/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Price change | $1,725,000-3.9%$960/sqft |
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| 9/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000$999/sqft |
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| 8/28/2026 | Contingent | $1,795,000$999/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000+19.7%$999/sqft |
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| 12/9/2022 | Sold | $1,499,000$835/sqft |
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| 11/15/2022 | Contingent | $1,499,000$835/sqft |
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| 11/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000+61.2%$835/sqft |
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| 7/31/2006 | Sold | $930,000$518/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,590,750 +2% |
| 2025 | $17,137 +5.1% | $1,559,559 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,312 -1.2% | $1,528,980 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,514 +38.5% | $1,499,000 +38.8% |
| 2022 | $11,922 +6.4% | $1,080,000 +8% |
| 2021 | $11,210 +1% | $1,000,000 |
| 2020 | $11,098 +3.8% | $1,000,000 +2.6% |
| 2019 | $10,687 +11.3% | $975,000 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $9,598 +2.6% | $875,000 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $9,358 -3.4% | $850,000 -1.3% |
| 2016 | $9,688 +26.8% | $861,000 +27.6% |
| 2015 | $7,637 +2.7% | $675,000 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $7,437 | $658,000 +16.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $565,000 -20.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $711,450 |
| 2010 | -- | $711,450 |
| 2009 | -- | $711,450 -16.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $855,600 -8% |
| 2007 | -- | $930,000 +1368.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $63,322 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $62,082 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $60,866 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $59,752 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $58,581 +2% |
| 2001 | $614 | $57,433 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $56,306 |
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Neighborhood: Fifth Addition
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: MontereyPeninsulaUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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