Pacific Grove Real Estate

Pacific Grove Old Retreat Real Estate

$1,925,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML81947799 MLS
This warm Victorian cottage is a timeless gem located in a walkable neighborhood within blocks to the beautiful ocean & Marine Bay Sanctuary, the scenic bike trail, downtown Pacific Grove amenities as well as historic Cannery Row shops & dining. Peeks of the bay from both the dining room and the loft are simple moments of calm. Interior upgrades have been made with a thoughtful eye to respecting the original details. White Quartz countertops decorate the kitchen countertops as well as all 3 bathrooms. The kitchen cabinets have been refreshed with a soft gray paint palate. New wood laminate flooring adorns the kitchen & two of the bathrooms. Warm wood floors throughout the bedrooms, living rooms, & dining area have been marvelously maintained. A large master bedroom offers a private retreat enchanted w/ a brick fireplace. This home has been full of family memories while vacationing throughout the years. They've taken it all in and hope you find the magic too!

138 3rd ST, Pacific Grove
$2,300,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML81945892 MLS
Welcome to this stunning historic Pacific Grove Colonial home on three lots, just one block from Monterey Bay. This duplex also includes a loft studio apartment in a detached garage. The ground floor features two spacious bedrooms, a full bath, a large living room, a huge kitchen with a solarium, soaring ceilings, and an abundance of natural light. There's also a private fenced backyard with spa. Upstairs, you'll find a one-bedroom apartment with a private deck and Monterey Bay views. Keep it as a duplex or convert it into a single-family home with a separate loft studio and full bathroom for guests. This multi-family zoned property offers endless possibilities. Don't miss the chance to be steps away from downtown shops, restaurants, and the beach. Must-see!

403 Central AVE, Pacific Grove
$2,300,000
ML81945891 MLS
Welcome to this stunning historic Pacific Grove Colonial home on three lots, just one block from Monterey Bay. This duplex also includes a loft studio apartment in a detached garage. The ground floor features two spacious bedrooms, a full bath, a large living room, a huge kitchen with a solarium, soaring ceilings, and an abundance of natural light. There's also a private fenced backyard with spa. Upstairs, you'll find a one-bedroom apartment with a private deck and Monterey Bay views. Keep it as a duplex or convert it into a single-family home with a separate loft studio and full bathroom for guests. This multi-family zoned property offers endless possibilities. Don't miss the chance to be steps away from downtown shops, restaurants, and the beach. Must-see!

403 Central AVE, Pacific Grove
$1,645,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML81941283 MLS
Charming Pacific Grove Victorian beach getaway. Main house is 3 bed/2 bath with a studio apartment above a two-car garage. Location, Location. This property is one block to downtown and one block to Lovers Point beach.

150 18th ST, Pacific Grove
$1,395,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML81940161 MLS
Discover Coastal Charm in Pacific Grove! This rare gem, nestled between the beach and downtown, is an exceptional opportunity. With three bedrooms and one bathroom, this house exudes character and charm that sets it apart. Enjoy the beach and breathtaking sunsets, all within a moments notice. Downtown, with its array of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, is also easily accessible, embrace the vibrant coastal lifestyle without compromise. Inside you find an updated kitchen and bathroom that perfectly balances modern convenience with the home's original charm. One of the standout features of this property is the two-car garage and driveway, a coveted addition in this neighborhood. This charming house is not just a home; it's a statement. A statement of uniqueness, convenience, and the joys of coastal living. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Pacific Grove's allure. Your dream awaits.

150 13th ST, Pacific Grove
$2,476,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML81939194 MLS
Experience modern living in historic downtown Pacific Grove at 520 Lighthouse. This exclusive condominium residence offers a sophisticated design that seamlessly blends contemporary elements with timeless elegance, showcasing the areas unique charm. With only ten newly constructed units, this sought-after location offers a rare opportunity to call it home. Step inside this single-level residence to find an exquisitely appointed space with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, European-style cabinets, and high-quality finishes. Abundant natural light fills the open floorplan, while custom design elements add a personal touch. The building features an elevator, underground parking, and private storage. Enjoy shops, restaurants, and the beautiful coastline just steps away. A private balcony offers a serene retreat with downtown views. 520 Lighthouse is the epitome of modern elegance in the heart of Pacific Grove. Don't miss the opportunity to be one of the fortunate few to call this location home.

520 Lighthouse AVE 203, Pacific Grove
$2,975,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML81936106 MLS
If you enjoy a water view, this house is for you. Located right by Lovers Point Beach Park & 130 feet off of Caledonia Park hence the well-deserved name Park Place. Designed for more than outdoor play. A generous layout creates multiple options for entertaining family and friends. A great deal of effort and expense recently transformed Park Place with very nice upgrades. For example: 9 new view windows, newly constructed dining room, added hardwood flooring, a built-in garden view desk, creation of a parlor/wine room, upgraded backyard turf, rebuilt back balcony and the removal of trees and limbs that further enhanced the water views. Now that the work is done, sit, relax and watch the boats pass by. Or enjoy the gorgeous backyard garden designed by an award-winning landscape architect. After resting, take a stroll or a bike ride on the nearby coastal trail. Hungry? Stroll to 18 restaurants, coffee shops/bakeries all nearby. Moving in is easy as the furnishings are included.

135 Pacific AVE, Pacific Grove
$3,578,995
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML81935330 MLS
Experience modern living in historic downtown Pacific Grove at 520 Lighthouse. This exclusive condominium residence offers a sophisticated design that seamlessly blends contemporary elements with timeless elegance, showcasing the areas unique charm. With only ten newly constructed units, this sought-after location offers a rare opportunity to call it home. Step inside this single-level residence to find an exquisitely appointed space with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, European-style cabinets, and high-quality finishes. Abundant natural light fills the open floorplan, while custom design elements add a personal touch. The building features an elevator, underground parking, and private storage. Enjoy shops, restaurants, and the beautiful coastline just steps away. A private balcony offers a serene retreat with ocean views. 520 Lighthouse is the epitome of modern elegance in the heart of Pacific Grove. Don't miss the opportunity to be one of the fortunate few to call this location home.

520 Lighthouse AVE 201, Pacific Grove
$2,399,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML81935208 MLS
Located in the historic Holman building in downtown Pacific Grove, this 2-bedroom plus office, 2.5 bath condo-residence boasts a spacious layout and modern conveniences. The open concept floorplan is ideal for entertaining and enjoying the expansive windows that showcase stunning views of downtown, charming Victorians, and a peek of the bay. The living area features engineered flooring, exquisite island with seating area, and kitchen that is equipped with stainless steel appliances and walk-in pantry. The ensuite bedrooms are generously sized and feature downtown views and sizable walk-in closets. The building itself offers a lobby entrance, coded elevator entry for residents, and gated underground parking. Nestled in the heart of Pacific Groves downtown area, with its charming shops and restaurants just steps away, and a short stroll to the beach, this location, combined with the historical significance of the Holman building, creates an iconic and inviting place to call home.

542 Lighthouse AVE 203, Pacific Grove
$1,975,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML81926573 MLS
Downtown PG Triplex with Ocean Views! This multi-unit property, one 3bed/2bath unit and two 1bed/1bath units, is one block from downtown Pacific Grove and two blocks from the ocean. The spacious 3bed/2bath unit offers large family/living room with ocean views, ocean view deck with primary bedroom on the upper level and 2 additional on the ground floor. The downstairs unit has a comfortable patio where one could relax and enjoy the ocean breeze. 1 car garage and covered car parking. Close enough to stroll downtown giving easy access to PG's hometown feel including locally owned restaurants and unique shops, an oceanside recreation trail, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, world-renounced golf courses and many other activities to enjoy. Worth a look!

145 15th ST, Pacific Grove
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Pacific Grove Old Retreat Real Estate - Homes for Sale in the Old Retreat Area of Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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Pacific Grove's Old Retreat

Pacific Grove's Old Retreat is a reference to the area in Pacific grove which was home to the old Methodist summer retreat which took place in Pacific Grove every year during this towns early days of development.  The Old Retreat was a very specific area of town located below Pine from New Monterey's border to around Congress Avenue, although today the general area around downtown is loosely referred to as the Old Retreat.  

People love the Old Retreat area of Pacific Grove and Old Retreat real estate because of the uniquely Pacific Grove lifestyle it offers.  The Old Retreat, as you will read below, was made of of tent structures in the early days so the lots are very small (30' x 60' to be exact) and don't allow for very large homes.  The location is perfect as you can easily walk to the water, Lovers Point and downtown Pacific Grove.  And although we are on rocky terrain, the terrain is relatively flat when compared with other seaside communities, making it an ideal place to walk.  With all of that said, Pacific Grove's Old Retreat real estate is among the most desirable in the city.

Pacific Grove’s Old Retreat History

Pacific Grove Old Retreat Area Real EstateWith 100 acres donated by the notorious local developer David Jacks, the Methodist Episcopal Church set off to develop a Christian Seaside Resort. Founded in 1875, Pacific Grove’s humble beginning was as a summer camp full of 30’ x 60’ tented lots where groups of Methodists came to rest, meditate and exchange ideas. The Pacific Grove Retreat was born.

Every summer would start with 3 weeks of prayer meetings held in the middle of the Retreat in what is now Jewell Park on the corner of 17th Street and Central Avenue. Just a block down 17th Street is the famous destination in Pacific Grove called Lover’s Point that got its name from the church goers who called it “Lovers of Jesus Point.” Visitors would come and enjoy the beautiful climate, scenic beauty and of course the beaches all summer long.

David Jacks still owned all of the other land surrounding the budding Pacific Grove Retreat including 7000 acres of what is most of the Monterey Peninsula and he had an opportunity to sell the land to The Pacific Improvement Company (owned by Crocker, Hopkins, Stanford and Huntington), who also owned Del Monte Properties which is now The Pebble Beach Company. This created quite a stir among the Retreat officials who were concerned they would lose control over their new community with high moral values. As it turned out they had nothing to worry about. Jacks was sure to write into the sale the same restrictions allowing the Retreat officials to ban card playing, dancing, liquor, dice, billiards and on Sunday swimming and sale of anything except medicine! Retreat officials had the right to search a home at any time. You couldn’t even pull down your shades at night as it was assumed you were doing something against the rules. A violation was punishable by loss of title to your property!

The Pacific Grove Retreat constructed a fence to keep out those not worthy of entry and they kept is padlocked! Those under 18 years of age had to be in and off the streets by 8:00, 9:00 during summer months. There was even a restriction on the type of bathing suit that was allowed on the Pacific Grove beaches! The camp grounds with pop up tents maintained its original character for over 10 years.

By 1887 the Retreat started to take on the character of the town we know today. Many of the visitors purchased the lot they rented and before you knew it there were small cottages lining the streets around downtown Pacific Grove and two-story Victorian mansions were starting to pop up as well. The Pacific Improvement Company had opened the Hotel Del Monte in Monterey in 1880 which in turn brought tons of tourists to the area. By 1887 Pacific Grove had its own hotel, also built by the Pacific Improvement Company called the El Carmelo which was located right downtown in the heart of the Retreat area. There were 1500 people living full time in Pacific Grove by 1890 and another 8000 to 9000 more here during the summer living in tents.

Pacific Grove celebrates its official birthday (July of 1889) every year in July during the Feast of Lanterns Celebration. Today, Pacific Grove is known as America’s last hometown with over 1200 historical buildings. It has more Victorian homes per capita than any other city in America!

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