Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #32: 243 Lighthouse Avenue

243 Lighthouse Avenue

Between 3rd Street and 4th Street
2 beds, 4 baths (2 full, 2 half), 2,866 SF on a 7,300 SF lot
Built, 1932
Last sold, 1988

Sitting on one of the last stretches before the Lighthouse corridor crosses into Monterey, the home occupies a threshold position along one of the Peninsula’s most recognizable routes. These blocks contain fewer, larger parcels, with homes oriented toward bay views and the corridor’s visibility.

The site has a clear front-to-back order, moving from street arrival to the house, then to secondary access, the garage, and the deeper rear portions of the parcel.

That layout creates distinct functional zones across the property.

The exterior is one of the property’s strongest assets. Stucco walls, a clay tile roof, parapet forms, iron railings, and decorative tile details give the house a Spanish Colonial Revival/Mediterranean Revival character and create and a more substantial street-facing presence.

Three Things I Love About the Home

1. Multiple entrances: a Lighthouse-facing showcase entrance for guests and a 3rd Street entrance for everyday convenience.

2. Outdoor stations: The outdoor areas unfold in layers and take advantage of their perimeter locations.

3. Whimsical Decor: playful personal accents add a fun, unexpected layer