
Pacific Grove, California 93950
Analysis of 841 Congress Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950 is currently available with a list price of $1,699,000. The property maintains a Poor Condition Rating (30/100), indicating the property requires renovation and updates to maximize its market potential. This presents opportunities for value-add investors. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Pacific Grove Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1929 and held by the same owner for over 50 years, the home is in largely original or significantly dated condition. The bathrooms feature vintage clawfoot tubs and outdated wallpaper, while the living areas show aged carpeting and linoleum. The listing explicitly notes the property is an 'opportunity for someone who sees potential' to 'reimagine the space,' indicating that major rehab and system updates are required.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 29700, living area = 2690.
Elementary School: Robert Down Elementary School (9/10). High School: Pacific Grove High School (9/10).
Originally a 1920s dairy barn, the home features rare reclaimed elements like historic library doors and a church loft, offering a one-of-a-kind architectural provenance.
Having been held by the same family for over 50 years, the property likely requires significant modernization and updates to meet contemporary living standards.
As a converted 1920s barn with various historical additions, buyers may face unique maintenance challenges or higher costs associated with aging structural components.
Located in Pacific Grove and offered for the first time in over 50 years, this half-acre property carries a story that is hard to replicate. Originally a 1920s dairy barn and later known as Otto's Acres, it became a long-time gathering place for weddings, holidays, and family celebrations. Throughout the home, pieces of local history have been thoughtfully incorporated into the structure. Solid wood doors reclaimed from the historic Pacific Grove Public Library reflect craftsmanship rarely found today. A distinctive loft space sourced from a local Episcopal church adds architectural interest and a sense of layered provenance. The main living area features vaulted ceilings that create scale and presence, anchoring a space clearly designed for gathering. Artistic details, including kitchen tile inspired by Claude Monet's home in Giverny, reflect the creative vision behind the home's evolution over time. With four bedrooms and three full baths, the layout offers flexibility and square footage to reimagine the space according to your needs. Set on a generous half-acre lot just minutes from the coastline and downtown, this is an opportunity for someone who sees potential in a property with history, character, and room for its next chapter to take shape.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.3 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.5 mi
Grades K-5 • 2.0 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 2,690 | 1,534 |
| Lot Size | 29,700 | 5,311 |
| Price | $1.70M | $1.45M |
| Price per sq ft | $632 | $1.1K |
| Built year | 1929 | 1920 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 58 | 44 |
May 25, 2026
$1,699,000
Initial Listing