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605 Pine Avenue, Pacific Grove
Between 16th Street and 17th Street
6 beds, 3 baths, 2,790 SF on a 5,300 SF lot
Built, 1905
Last sold, 2017
Downtown PG is known for its Victorian-style homes so it’s nice to see some contrast and 605 Pine is a perfect example that I’ve always admired, especially its bay-facing partially-enclosed second floor balcony.
This American Foursquare-blend home fuses a boxy symmetrical design with Colonial Revival detailing and a Craftsman/Prarie feel for a unique style that compliments the neighborhood.
“I feel privileged to live here,” the homeowner told me, comparing it to a civic trust his family was honored to steward.
3 Things I Love About the Home:
1. This is another home with an ideal downtown location, on one of PG’s main streets an across from the PG Fire Department. A couple long blocks up the hill from the Lighthouse shopping district, a second story on Pine means an ocean view.
2. The trim is pretty incredible. The front door is framed by two regal white columns supported by bellied railings. Each column is capped with an ornate blue frieze and the doorway itself is framed by blue coats of arms, and topped by a blue heraldic frieze spanning the entire entryway.
3. From the north-facing second floor deck, this home boasts a panoramic view of Monterey Bay. I’m sure it’s a great place to watch the sun set, and the partial enclosure makes it look very private.
