Pacific GrovePG, City of Homes April 13, 2026

Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #24: Mrs. J. A. Hoyt 1891

144 14th Street

Corner of 14th Street and Doc Ricketts Row
2 beds, 1 bath, 828 SF on a 1,810 SF lot
Built, 1906
Last sold, 2001

 

Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #24: 144 14th Street

 

This compact corner cottage was built during the town’s early 20th Century expansion, when builders favored simple frame‑and‑shingle cottages sized to fit narrow lots.

 

Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #24: 144 14th Street

 

Rather than raw square footage, these are homes that attract owners seeking prime location, age, and walkability.

 

Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #24: 144 14th Street

 

Architecturally, the home is modest and low‑rise, with simple massing, a gentle roof pitch and an understated façade.

 

Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #24: 144 14th Street

 

The straightforward form reads as a practical, neighborhood‑scale house that quietly anchors the block and fits comfortably into it.

 

Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #24: 144 14th Street

 

Despite the small footprint, buyers pay a premium for older homes downtown. The draw is location and historic charm, and that premium has only increased in recent years.

 

Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #24: 144 14th Street

 

The scale also creates more options for smaller families and single occupants to live in PG’s most walkable neighborhood, while adding visual variety to the block.

 

3 Things I Love About the Home:

1. The Brick Stairwell: The earthy reds compliment the red house and creates a great contrast with the yard.

 

Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #24: 144 14th Street

 

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3. The Hood Windows:  The hood creates a graceful, finished shape to the window that contrasts with the overall boxy design.

Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #24: 144 14th Street