Pacific Grove, City of Homes #29: James J. Stevinson 1883

129 Pacific Avenue

Corner of Pacific Avenue and Caledonia Street
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,600 SF on a 2,500 SF lot
Built, 1883
Last sold, 1995

This early Folk Victorian sits near the Retreat’s western edge, steps from Caledonia Park and southwest of the original tent camps of Lover’s Point.

The home is unusually well-preserved, providing an outstanding example of the original Victorians that became the town’s calling card.

Notable Victorian features include the preserved spindlework porch; the white clapboard siding; as well as the gabled roof, bay windows, and lancet details.

The home has remained intact since its original construction, surviving the 1906 earthquake and the town’s early street grading projects.

The expansive corner lot offers tons of space to create an outstanding outdoor environment, with trees and shrubs framing the grassy yard and summery gazebo.

Three Things I Love

1. The Neighborhood: Caledona Park’s tree-lined setting creates a private and secluded vibe blocks from downtown

2. The Yard: With space for tall trees, shrubs, a great lawn and a private gazebo, this is an ideal place to spend a quiet afternoon.

3. The Garage: While lots of homes downtown depend on first-come first-served street parking, this home’s two-car garage and long driveway ensure you will always have more than enough dedicated parking for your family and guests.