Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #17: “Mrs. K.E. Sanderson, 1904”

108 13th Street

Between Ocean View Boulevard and Central Avenue
3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,599 SF on a 2,250 SF lot
Built, 1890
Last sold, 2025

This wood‑frame Cape Cod–style cottage belongs to the first generation of true year‑round homes in Pacific Grove, bridging the town’s shift from seasonal retreat to permanent coastal community.

Sitting just one house away from Lovers Point and the coastal trail, this is about as close as you can get to the water while on dry land. The ocean is effectively your front yard experience.

The home’s bay-facing windows and its uphill siting clears the neighbor ahead, delivering substantial ocean views from its main rooms and upper level:

The form here is compact and upright: a simple, rectilinear build with a steepish gable roof and and relatively modest ornament.

The home’s inclusion on the town’s historic register safeguards its exterior from drastic changes, preserving the original character that anchors this shoreline block.

Three Things I Love About the Home

1. Location, Location, Location: enjoy surf noise, sea air, and direct access to the coast from a quiet residential street.

2. Oceanfront views: The coastal site, sloped grade and window placement maximize the unobstructed view of Monterey Bay:

3. The enclosed porch: This mudroom buffers the interior living space and offers panoramic views without weather exposure: