Welcome to 203 Highland Ave., the only remaining example of the Second Empire Style of Architecture in Santa Cruz, and one of the most iconic homes in the city. This oft-published Painted Lady is perched prominently on a large corner lot in Santa Cruzs desirable Upper Westside and Westlake School District, and is being offered for sale for the first time in nearly 50 years. The 3BR+den, 2.5BA main house w/ 2,393sqft. includes a parlor & formal dining room w/ soaring ceilings, elegant spiral staircase, and period details. 3BR and 1BA upstairs, plus bonus space in the Cupola w/ distant ocean views. The den/4th bedroom and common areas are downstairs including the bright and airy updated kitchen. A 556 sqft. detached "carriage house" was permitted in 1989 above a 2-car garage loaded w/ storage, and the private yard with raised garden beds, mature fruit trees, a low-maintenance turf area, and room for a hot tub or fire pit is the perfect oasis for gardening, entertaining, playing, or relaxing. Easy commute location close to Hwy 1/Hwy 17, and a short stroll from downtown Santa Cruz, Harvey West, UCSC, W Cliff Drive, and many other Santa Cruz landmarks. An incredible piece of Santa Cruz history that may not be available again for another 50 years, this gem is not to be missed!
Sold for $1,800,000
Tax assessed value
$1,800,000
203 Highland Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
3beds
2,393sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1882
8,581 Square Feet Lot
$2,452,800 Zestimate®
$752/sqft
$7,757 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,452,800
$2.11M - $2.87M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Eli Karon 01732369 310-701-4779,
Karon Properties 831-426-6696,
Nicole Karon 02189645 940-367-4209,
Karon Properties
Bought with:
, 01856066
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81964111
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Central Forced Air Gas, Other
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,393
- Total interior livable area: 2,393 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
Lot
- Size: 8,581 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00616124000
- Zoning: R-15
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Raised, Crawl Space
- Roof: RolledHotMop
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1882
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: $752/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,800,000
- Annual tax amount: $21,040
- Date on market: 5/15/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2024 | Sold | $1,800,000-9.9%$752/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81964111 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2024 | Pending sale | $1,998,000$835/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81964111 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2024 | Contingent | $1,998,000$835/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81964111 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,998,000+1010%$835/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81964111 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/1994 | Sold | $180,000$75/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,040 +1107.5% | $1,800,000 +1315.9% |
| 2024 | $1,742 +1.1% | $127,130 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,724 +1% | $124,636 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,707 +1.8% | $122,194 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,677 +0.7% | $119,798 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,666 +2.8% | $118,568 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,620 +1% | $116,244 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,604 +1.1% | $113,966 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,586 +4.6% | $111,730 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,516 +9.6% | $109,538 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,383 +1.5% | $107,892 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,363 | $105,780 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $103,238 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $101,213 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $100,456 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $100,695 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $98,721 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $96,785 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $94,887 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $93,026 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $91,202 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,530 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $87,775 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $86,054 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $84,367 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Westlake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Mission Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WestlakeElementary_1
- 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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