Pacific Grove, City of Homes, #31: 228 1st Street

228 1st Street

4 beds, 4.5 baths, 3,470 SF on a 14,401 SF lot
Corner of 1st Street and Laurel Avenue
Built, 1910
Last sold, 2010

The appeal starts with the land. The level parcel spans 1st to 2nd Street, created by merging eight original lots (Lots 19–26). The combined 120’ x 120’ lot is one of downtown’s largest, offering bay, harbor, mountain, and city-light views usually unavailable on a non-waterfront site.

The historic Craftsman-style home features a broad porch, substantial columns and deep roof overhangs.

The front entry sits under the porch with heavy supports and the overhangs creates a deep, layered facade (and a measure of privacy).

A stone wall runs along the street while mature trees and shrubs frame the home.

The extra space creates more opportunities: the lot boasts one of downtown’s largest grassy lawns, with multiple perimeter stations for relaxation and entertainment.

Three Things I Love About the Home

1. The Lot: A third of an acre is unparalleled space for a downtown single family home.

2. The Grade: The hilly neighborhood creates view corridors but the lot is level

3. The Garage: Three-car garages are uncommon downtown, where many depend on street parking.