185 14th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
What's special
Welcome to 185 14th Avenue in Santa Cruz, an extraordinary opportunity to own a custom-built coastal retreat overlooking coveted Twin Lakes State Beach and Blacks Beach. Tucked behind a private gate on 14th Avenue, this rare offering delivers the essence of beachfront living, with the sand and surf right out your front door. Inside, refined finishes include hardwood flooring, stone surfaces, radiant heating, and a private three-story elevator for effortless access. The spacious chefs kitchen was designed for both intimate gatherings and large-scale entertaining, featuring abundant counter space, premium appliances, custom cabinetry, and sweeping ocean vistas from the kitchen, main living areas, and primary bedroom. The home also offers a spacious media and recreation room that opens directly onto an expansive ocean-view deck, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. Complete with a secondary prep kitchen and private sauna, this space is ideal for multigenerational living, hosting guests, or entertaining on any scale. Multiple ocean-view decks capture breathtaking sunsets and coastline views, while the backyard entertaining area is a true showpiece featuring a hot tub and exceptional spaces for relaxation and unforgettable gatherings in this iconic beachfront setting.
- 158 days
- 1,548
- 90
Travel times
Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Marvin Christie 01894395 831-406-1031,
Anderson Christie, Inc. 831-515-8421,
David Anderson 01819137 831-345-1600,
Anderson Christie, Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, StallShower2plus, PrimaryOversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Stone, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Security Gate
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,407
- Total interior livable area: 4,407 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 8,364 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 02814310000
- Zoning: R-1-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
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: $1,350/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,566,140
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $5,950,000-4.8%$1,350/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $6,250,000+16.8%$1,418/sqft |
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| 11/15/2023 | Sold | $5,350,000-6.1%$1,214/sqft |
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| 11/4/2023 | Pending sale | $5,695,000$1,292/sqft |
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| 10/29/2023 | Price change | $5,695,000-5%$1,292/sqft |
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| 8/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $5,995,000+80.3%$1,360/sqft |
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| 8/14/2015 | Sold | $3,325,000-7.3%$754/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2015 | Pending sale | $3,588,000$814/sqft |
Source: Hoyt & Hufford #81437825 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2015 | Price change | $3,588,000-9.2%$814/sqft |
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| 11/12/2014 | Price change | $3,950,000-7.1%$896/sqft |
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| 10/21/2014 | Listed for sale | $4,250,000$964/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $5,566,140 +2% |
| 2025 | $63,074 +3.4% | $5,457,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $60,996 +42% | $5,350,000 +39.8% |
| 2023 | $42,944 +2.1% | $3,826,247 +2% |
| 2022 | $42,050 +4.6% | $3,751,223 +2% |
| 2021 | $40,210 +0.9% | $3,677,669 +1% |
| 2020 | $39,870 +2.3% | $3,639,959 +2% |
| 2019 | $38,989 +1.7% | $3,568,588 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $38,319 +2.7% | $3,493,330 +3% |
| 2017 | $37,330 +2.2% | $3,391,500 +2% |
| 2016 | $36,541 +65.2% | $3,325,000 +67.2% |
| 2015 | $22,124 +1.2% | $1,988,410 +2% |
| 2014 | $21,855 | $1,949,460 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,902,597 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,865,291 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,851,351 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,855,749 +43% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,297,462 +89.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $685,657 +11% |
| 2006 | -- | $617,948 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $605,832 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $593,953 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $583,067 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $571,635 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $560,427 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $549,439 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$5,659,100
$5.38M - $5.94M
Not available
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