Located in Pacific Grove and offered for the first time in over 50 years, this half-acre property carries a story that is hard to replicate. Originally a 1920s dairy barn and later known as Otto's Acres, it became a long-time gathering place for weddings, holidays, and family celebrations.
Throughout the home, pieces of local history have been thoughtfully incorporated into the structure. Solid wood doors reclaimed from the historic Pacific Grove Public Library reflect craftsmanship rarely found today. A distinctive loft space sourced from a local Episcopal church adds architectural interest and a sense of layered provenance. The main living area features vaulted ceilings that create scale and presence, anchoring a space clearly designed for gathering.
Artistic details, including kitchen tile inspired by Claude Monet's home in Giverny, reflect the creative vision behind the home's evolution over time.
With four bedrooms and three full baths, the layout offers flexibility and square footage to reimagine the space according to your needs. Set on a generous half-acre lot just minutes from the coastline and downtown, this is an opportunity for someone who sees potential in a property with history, character, and room for its next chapter to take shape.
For sale
Price cut: $100K (8/15)
$1,599,000
841 Congress Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
4beds
2,690sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1929
0.68 Acres Lot
$1,502,500 Zestimate®
$594/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Half-acre propertyGenerous half-acre lot
- 95 days
- 1,968
- 95
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ben Ottmar 01503930 831-601-1370,
Bay Homes and Estates 831-521-2099
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82047766
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bathroom
- Features: FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,690
- Total interior livable area: 2,690 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, No Garage, Off Site
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.68 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 006653035000
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
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: $594/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,980,000
- Date on market: 5/25/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$1,502,500
$1.43M - $1.58M
$5,994/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2026 | Price change | $1,599,000-5.9%$594/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000$632/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Contingent | $1,699,000$632/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000$632/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,980,000 +1019.1% |
| 2025 | $1,903 +5.1% | $176,934 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,811 -5.6% | $173,466 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,919 +2.1% | $170,065 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,881 +0.6% | $166,731 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,870 +2% | $163,463 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,833 +3.2% | $161,788 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,777 +1.9% | $158,617 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,744 +1.7% | $155,508 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,715 -0.1% | $152,460 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,717 +3.8% | $149,472 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,654 | $147,227 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,654 | $144,344 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $140,875 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $138,113 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $137,082 +1.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $134,715 |
| 2008 | -- | $134,715 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $132,075 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $129,486 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $126,948 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $124,459 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $122,179 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $119,785 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,146 | $117,437 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $115,134 |
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Neighborhood: Sunset Drive
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: ForestGroveElementary
- Middle: PacificGroveMiddle
- High: PacificGroveHigh
- District: PacificGroveUnified
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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