There's a moment when you're relaxing on the main deck, Beach Boardwalk lights reflecting off your glass of wine, when you'll think: "Did I just hack life?" This Seabright Beach home doesn't play by regular Santa Cruz rules. While others plan their weekends around catching ocean views, you're greeting each morning with panoramic coastline vistas from a rooftop deck that feels like your private slice of California heaven. The previous owners clearly had a vendetta against the ordinary, massive gas fire islands that turn chilly evenings into excuses for gathering, an outdoor kitchen where culinary ambitions find their perfect canvas, and windows strategically placed to frame views most people only see on postcards. The reading nook in the primary bedroom will silently judge how long that book has been on your nightstand. The kids' bunk room will host whispered midnight conspiracies. The bar will witness impromptu Tuesday celebrations. When your friends ask what it's like living steps from both Seabright Beach and those impossible-to-reserve local eateries, you'll struggle to explain. Some things, like this contemporary home, simply need to be experienced to be understood.
Sold for $2,350,000
Tax assessed value
$2,350,000
114 Buena Vista Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3beds
1,878sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1961
2,439 Square Feet Lot
$2,329,600 Zestimate®
$1,251/sqft
$5,835 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,329,600
$2.07M - $2.63M
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Reading nookPanoramic coastline vistasRooftop deckOutdoor kitchenMain deckMassive gas fire islands
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Listed by:
Strock Team 70010201 831-688-9800,
eXp Realty of California Inc 888-584-9427
Bought with:
Christine J. Evans, 01717052
Bailey Properties
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82008067
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Tile, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,878
- Total interior livable area: 1,878 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Street, Parking Area
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Partial,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Ocean, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Water
Lot
- Size: 2,439 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 01020213000
- Zoning: n/a
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Flat, Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,251/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,350,000
- Date on market: 5/22/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2025 | Sold | $2,350,000-6%$1,251/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82008067 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Pending sale | $2,500,000$1,331/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82008067 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2025 | Contingent | $2,500,000$1,331/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000+17.6%$1,331/sqft |
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| 3/30/2022 | Sold | $2,125,000+13.1%$1,132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2020 | Listing removed | $1,879,000$1,001/sqft |
Source: Bailey Properties #ML81804238 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,879,000+27.4%$1,001/sqft |
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| 2/22/2019 | Sold | $1,475,000-1.3%$785/sqft |
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| 10/16/2018 | Listing removed | $1,495,000$796/sqft |
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| 10/8/2018 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$796/sqft |
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| 8/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000$796/sqft |
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| 7/20/2018 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$796/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 M&M and Associates #81694084 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2018 | Price change | $1,495,000-5.1%$796/sqft |
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| 2/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000$839/sqft |
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| 11/21/2017 | Listing removed | $1,575,000$839/sqft |
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| 10/6/2017 | Price change | $1,575,000-1.3%$839/sqft |
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| 9/1/2017 | Price change | $1,595,000-5.9%$849/sqft |
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| 8/11/2017 | Price change | $1,695,000-5.6%$903/sqft |
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| 7/7/2017 | Price change | $1,795,000-5.3%$956/sqft |
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| 5/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000+144.5%$1,009/sqft |
Source: Sereno Group #ML81650630 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2016 | Listing removed | $3,850-3.6%$2/sqft |
Source: Blue Sky Real Estate & Management Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2013 | Listing removed | $3,995$2/sqft |
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| 12/8/2012 | Price change | $3,995-11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 10/2/2012 | Listed for rent | $4,495$2/sqft |
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| 3/8/2007 | Sold | $775,000$413/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,350,000 +3% |
| 2025 | $26,455 +6.8% | $2,281,598 +2% |
| 2024 | $24,775 +1.3% | $2,236,860 +2% |
| 2023 | $24,468 +39.3% | $2,193,000 +41.4% |
| 2022 | $17,564 +2.2% | $1,550,489 +2% |
| 2021 | $17,192 +0.8% | $1,520,087 +1% |
| 2020 | $17,055 +39% | $1,504,500 +40.1% |
| 2019 | $12,267 +16.1% | $1,074,114 +17.7% |
| 2018 | $10,564 +4.9% | $912,561 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $10,071 +11.8% | $862,792 +8% |
| 2016 | $9,005 +6.6% | $798,882 +6% |
| 2015 | $8,446 +10.3% | $753,662 +11% |
| 2014 | $7,654 | $678,975 +21.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $558,000 -5.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $589,000 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $604,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $604,500 -13.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $697,500 +821.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $75,685 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,201 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $72,746 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $71,319 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $70,012 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $68,639 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $67,293 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $65,973 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95062
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Gault Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Alternative Family Education SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Costanoa Continuation High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: GaultElementary
- Middle: MissionHill
- High: SantaCruzHigh
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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