Brimming with warmth and timeless character, this sweet Pacific Grove cottage blends historic charm with modern comfort. The updated floorplan offers an inviting living room with a fireplace for year-round ambiance, vaulted ceilings, stylish kitchen, and a cozy office/den space. French doors from the ensuite lead to the backyard sanctuary featuring a comfortable deck, paver patio with hot tub, and thoughtful landscaping perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. Set on a desirable street-to-alley lot, the property also includes a detached garage and separate ADU studio, providing wonderful flexibility for guests, creative workspace, or rental potential. Located in a quiet Pacific Grove neighborhood, alive with hummingbirds and butterflies and just minutes from downtown shops, schools, Asilomar Beach, Lovers Point, and 17 Mile Drive. Main home = 2 beds and 2 baths - 1534 sf. ADU studio - 234sf. Total sf = 1768.
For sale
$2,198,000
607 Congress Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
2beds
1,534sqft
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Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1911
5,311 Square Feet Lot
$2,092,200 Zestimate®
$1,433/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Backyard sanctuaryDetached garageDesirable street-to-alley lotUpdated floorplanComfortable deckStylish kitchenVaulted ceilings
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Listed by:
Arleen Hardenstein 01710953 831-915-8989,
Sotheby’s International Realty 831-624-1566
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82048286
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, TubinPrimaryBedroom, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, Skylights
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_SolidSurfceCorian, ExhaustFan, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Double Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,534
- Total interior livable area: 1,534 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Spa features: Other, Cover, Spa/HotTub
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,311 Square Feet
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Parcel number: 006554012000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Pacific Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,433/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,963,234
- Annual tax amount: $21,551
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$2,092,200
$1.99M - $2.20M
$4,395/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,198,000+18.8%$1,433/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82048286 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2021 | Sold | $1,850,000+10.4%$1,206/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81851042 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2021 | Contingent | $1,675,000$1,092/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81851042 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,675,000+63.1%$1,092/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81851042 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2017 | Sold | $1,027,000+4.8%$669/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2017 | Pending sale | $979,900$639/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Aptos #81641604 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $979,900+60.6%$639/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Aptos #81641604 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2016 | Sold | $610,000+8.9%$398/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2001 | Sold | $560,000+138.3%$365/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/1994 | Sold | $235,000$153/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,551 +5.1% | $1,963,234 +2% |
| 2024 | $20,512 -1.1% | $1,924,740 +2% |
| 2023 | $20,731 +2.1% | $1,887,000 +2% |
| 2022 | $20,310 +65.1% | $1,850,000 +68% |
| 2021 | $12,305 +2.1% | $1,101,149 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,057 +3.3% | $1,089,859 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,673 +2% | $1,068,490 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,440 +36.1% | $1,047,540 +36.9% |
| 2017 | $8,407 +423.5% | $765,000 +434.3% |
| 2016 | $1,606 +1.7% | $143,175 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,579 +2.2% | $141,026 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,546 | $138,264 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $134,942 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $132,297 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $131,309 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $131,622 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $129,042 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $126,513 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $124,033 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $121,602 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $119,218 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $117,034 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $114,741 -56.7% |
| 2001 | $2,733 | $265,048 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $259,851 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fifth Addition
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Robert Down Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Pacific Grove Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Pacific Grove High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: PacificGroveUnified
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