One-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire Henry K. Pierce Victorian in Downtown Santa Cruz:
- Original Owners: Cornelius Capplemann, who arrived in Santa Cruz in 1869 after mining for gold in California.
- Architectural Features: The homes most outstanding feature is the original curly redwood used in the sliding doors, staircase and molding.
- Property History: The lot originally began on Locust and extended through to Union Street (then Park St). The property behind it (on Locust) was the original Capplemann home, and the two daughters were gifted the frontage as wedding presents.
- The "Spite" House: One of these gifted lots contains the local "spite" house.
- Site Layout: A barn previously stood behind the house where the garage and apartment are now located.
The history of this home speaks for itself and adds significant value to the listing.
This home has been iconic for 128 years as it was owned by the original family until 1967 (69 years), and the current family has owned it since 1971 (almost 55 years)
For sale
$1,450,000
225 Union St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
3beds
2,139sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1898
3,267 Square Feet Lot
$1,399,100 Zestimate®
$678/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 30 days |
- 2,650 |
- 120 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
2 Guys in Real Estate 70010146 831-750-9795,
Epique Realty 888-893-3537
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82049918
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Office
Bathroom
- Features: FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,139
- Total interior livable area: 2,139 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Off Site, Parking Area
Features
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights
Lot
- Size: 3,267 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00503208000
- Zoning: r-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
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: $678/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $50,872
- Annual tax amount: $1,103
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$1,399,100
$1.33M - $1.47M
$5,920/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000$678/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,103 +12.8% | $50,872 +2% |
| 2024 | $978 +0.8% | $49,874 +2% |
| 2023 | $971 +0.7% | $48,896 +2% |
| 2022 | $964 +1.3% | $47,938 +2% |
| 2021 | $952 +0.5% | $46,997 +1% |
| 2020 | $947 +3.2% | $46,515 +2% |
| 2019 | $918 +0.7% | $45,603 +2% |
| 2018 | $912 +0.8% | $44,710 +2% |
| 2017 | $905 +13% | $43,832 +2% |
| 2016 | $801 +18.8% | $42,973 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $674 +1.3% | $42,328 +2% |
| 2014 | $666 | $41,499 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $40,501 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $39,706 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $39,410 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $39,503 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $38,729 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $37,970 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $37,225 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $36,495 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $35,779 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $35,123 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $34,435 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $33,760 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $33,098 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95060
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Westlake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Mission Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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