Previously designed by renowned architect G. Schulz, this beautifully reimagined residence blends timeless architectural charm with high-end modern finishes throughout. Thoughtfully remodeled recently, the home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a walk-in closet and private upstairs porch overlooking ocean peeks and downtown city lights. There is also an office for a work-from-home setup. The main level features an inviting living room with a fireplace and seamless access to a downstairs patio - perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the expansive backyard with lush gardens, offering a peaceful retreat or vibrant gathering space. Ideally located in Santa Cruz's desirable Upper Westside, this turnkey home is moments from local favorites, UCSC, and West Cliff Drive.
Sold for $2,135,000
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$2,135,000
1545 Escalona Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
3beds
2,275sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1950
5,663 Square Feet Lot
$2,150,300 Zestimate®
$938/sqft
$6,904 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,150,300
$1.91M - $2.41M
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Expansive backyardLuxurious primary suiteLush gardensPrivate upstairs porchDowntown city lightsOcean peeksSpacious bedrooms
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Listed by:
Nick Bailey 02042562 831-706-7349,
Bailey Properties 831-426-4100
Bought with:
Ashley Sidey, 01928499
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82012142
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Office
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom, SunkenDiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,275
- Total interior livable area: 2,275 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 5,663 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 00220108000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $938/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,267,299
- Annual tax amount: $14,891
- Date on market: 7/16/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2025 | Sold | $2,135,000+9.8%$938/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Pending sale | $1,945,000$855/sqft |
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| 7/19/2025 | Contingent | $1,945,000$855/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,945,000+122.3%$855/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2019 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2002 | Sold | $875,000$385/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,891 +7.3% | $1,267,299 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,878 +0.7% | $1,242,450 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,784 +1.1% | $1,218,089 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,628 +2.1% | $1,194,205 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,341 +0.8% | $1,170,789 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,236 +2.2% | $1,158,784 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,950 +1.2% | $1,136,062 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,802 +1.3% | $1,113,787 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,636 +5.9% | $1,091,947 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,927 +1.9% | $1,070,536 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,701 +1.7% | $1,054,456 +2% |
| 2014 | $11,502 | $1,033,801 +14.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $901,250 -2.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $927,500 +1.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $910,000 -5.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $962,500 -0.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $964,811 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $945,893 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $927,346 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $909,163 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $891,336 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $875,000 +287.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $225,562 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $221,139 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $216,803 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95060
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Bay View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Pacific Collegiate Charter SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: BayViewElementary_2
- 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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