Situated on Santa Cruz's desirable Upper Westside, this freshly painted townhome with new carpet offers a wonderful blend of comfort, natural beauty, and convenience. Enjoy greenbelt and arroyo views from the spacious rear deck and the galley kitchen, plus a peek of the ocean from one of the upstairs bedrooms. A large stairwell window fills the home with abundant natural light, while the open living and dining areas flow seamlessly to the outdoor living space. Features include laminate flooring on the main level, in-unit laundry, generously sized bedrooms, including one with a walk-in closet, and convenient carport parking. Residents enjoy a community pool and walking paths, with easy access to Westlake Elementary, UCSC, University Terrace Park, Moore Creek Preserve, and Pogonip. Just minutes from the beach, shopping, popular coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, this home offers an exceptional opportunity to embrace the coveted Westside lifestyle.
Under contract
Price cut: $49K (8/24)
$650,000
140 Palo Verde Ter, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
2beds
990sqft
Townhouse, Residential
Built in 1974
871 Square Feet Lot
$643,700 Zestimate®
$657/sqft
$827/mo HOA
What's special
- 45 days
- 1,647
- 61
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Debra Wallace 01355665 831-325-9948,
Karon Properties 831-426-6696,
Neal Langholz 00933904 831-818-4822,
Karon Properties
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82054789
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl Linoleum
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 990
- Total interior livable area: 990 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 871 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00235131000
- Zoning: PUD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Club House, Community Pool
- Services included: Insurance, Sewer
- HOA fee: $827 monthly
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $657/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $279,584
- Date on market: 7/20/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$643,700
$612,000 - $676,000
$4,077/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Contingent | $650,000$657/sqft |
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| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $650,000-7%$657/sqft |
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| 8/10/2026 | Price change | $699,000-5.4%$706/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $739,000$746/sqft |
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| 4/27/2025 | Listing removed | $4,000$4/sqft |
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| 3/30/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,000+54.1%$4/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/14/2020 | Listing removed | $2,595$3/sqft |
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| 5/6/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,595$3/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $279,584 +2% |
| 2025 | $3,638 +8.6% | $274,102 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,350 +1.1% | $268,728 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,313 +1% | $263,458 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,279 +1.9% | $258,292 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,217 +0.7% | $253,228 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,194 +2.4% | $250,632 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,118 +1% | $245,716 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,086 +1.2% | $240,900 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,050 +5.3% | $236,180 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,896 +5.2% | $231,548 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,752 +1.6% | $228,068 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,709 | $223,600 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $218,222 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $213,944 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $212,346 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $212,850 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $208,676 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $204,584 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $200,572 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $196,640 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $192,784 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $189,250 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $185,540 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $181,902 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $178,336 |
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