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106 19th Street
Between Pacific Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,195 SF on a 2,000 SF lot
Built, 1890
Last sold, 2024
One of the oldest surviving homes on its block, this Folk Victorian cottage faces Lover’s Point from a street-to-street lot behind Caledonia Park. Its central location places it within a short distance of the shoreline, downtown, and the coastal trail, anchoring one of PG’s most accessible and historically-layered neighborhoods.
The cottage is organized around a simple rectangular form with a steep front-facing gable. The windows are tall and narrow, set within minimal wood surrounds.
Within that framework, Gothic Revival influence comes through in the pointed shape, with ornament concentrated at the gables and window heads rather than across the entire façade.
One of the home’s defining features is the deep front setback, where a driveway and courtyard establish a clear approach before the house itself.
The depth emphasizes the approach and reinforces the house’s upright orientation.
The rear of the parcel abuts Caledonia Avenue at the north end of its loop, just above the park itself. A gate opens onto that street edge from the property, while the park sits just to the south within the loop.
The street-to-street configuration offers access on both sides.
Three Things I Love About the Home
1. The approach: The setback creates a longer welcome for visitors to appreciate the view.
2. The central location: the site position near Lover’s Point’s many incoming roads ensures that every corner of PG is convenient and accessible.
3. The color scheme: Mixing soft mint green siding with white and dark burgundy trim, the contrasting colors really pop and stand out alongside more traditional theming.
