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Sold for $1,450,000
  • $1,450,000

    1245 Harper St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    4beds
    1,902sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1975
    7,971 Square Feet Lot
    $1,450,200 Zestimate®
    $762/sqft
    $6,047 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,450,200

    $1.29M - $1.64M

    $6,047/mo

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    What's special

    Citrus treesSpacious upstairs primary suiteGarden bedsGenerous off-street parkingTwo storage sheds
    Welcome to 1245 Harper Street. a versatile Santa Cruz property offering flexible living, convenience and connection to local history. Ideally located minutes to Hwy 1 and close to beaches, coastal access, and the vibrant Seabright area, this Eastside home delivers both accessibility and lifestyle. Set directly across from a neighborhood park, (land originally donated by the family who owns this property) this home carries a rare sense of legacy and community. The main home features a functional and flexible floor plan with multiple living areas, including a bright living room and a separate family room with a fireplace and large sliding door out to a covered patio. Downstairs bedrooms and baths offer convenience, while the spacious upstairs primary suite includes additional rooms ideal for a home office, nursery, or creative space. A detached ADU-style unit adds exceptional flexibility, complete with its own living area, kitchenette, bedroom, and full bath, ideal for family, guests, or adaptable use. Outdoor living is designed for enjoyment, with a covered patio perfect for dining, entertainment, and year-round use. The property also features citrus trees, garden beds, two storage sheds, & generous off-street parking. Additionally, home has solar for energy efficiency.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Chuck Vargas 00989770 408-309-6407,

    Windermere Valley Properties 800-553-2131,

    Mary Vargas 01229005 408-781-6600,

    Windermere Valley Properties

    Bought with:

    Kaelin Wagnermarsh, 01945819

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82036124MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Bathroom
    • Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower2plus, Tile, FullonGroundFloor
    Dining room
    • Features: EatinKitchen
    Family room
    • Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
    Kitchen
    • Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan
    Heating
    • Central Forced Air Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Double Oven
    • Laundry: In Garage
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
    • Doors: None
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Family Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,902
    • Total interior livable area: 1,902 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 7,971 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 02653107000
    • Zoning: R-1-6
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1975

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: PublicUtilities
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Santa Cruz

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
    • Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/6/2026Sold$1,450,000+3.6%$762/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82036124 Report a problem
    4/20/2026Contingent$1,399,000$736/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82036124 Report a problem
    4/9/2026Listed for sale$1,399,000+55.4%$736/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82036124 Report a problem
    9/11/2015Listing removed$900,000$473/sqft
    Source: Bailey Properties #81449210 Report a problem
    2/3/2015Listed for sale$900,000$473/sqft
    Source: Bailey Properties #81449210 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,275 +7.8%$155,183 +2%
    2024$3,038 +5.7%$152,140 +2%
    2023$2,875 +3.8%$149,158 +2%
    2022$2,769 +7.8%$146,233 +2%
    2021$2,569 +1.9%$143,365 +1%
    2020$2,521 +2.3%$141,895 +2%
    2019$2,464 +2.7%$139,114 +2%
    2018$2,398 +2.1%$136,385 +2%
    2017$2,349 -1.8%$133,711 +2%
    2016$2,392 +7%$131,089 +1.5%
    2015$2,237 +2.4%$129,120 +2%
    2014$2,185 $126,591 +2.5%
    2012-- $123,548 +2%
    2011-- $121,126 +0.8%
    2010-- $120,221 -0.2%
    2009-- $120,507 +2%
    2008-- $118,144 +2%
    2007-- $115,828 +2%
    2006-- $113,556 +2%
    2005-- $111,329 +2%
    2004-- $109,146 +1.9%
    2003-- $107,145 +2%
    2002-- $105,044 +2%
    2001-- $102,984 +2%
    2000-- $100,965

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 95062

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: LiveOakElementary

    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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