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  • $2,576,000

    226 Wave Crest Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    4beds
    3,180sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1990
    6,838 Square Feet Lot
    $2,576,000 Zestimate®
    $810/sqft
    $7,653 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,576,000

    $2.34M - $2.83M

    $7,653/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This ocean view home, located on Santa Cruz's desirable Upper West Side, provides generous space and gracious living. The home features windows from all main living areas facing the beautiful views of ocean, city, and trees. The living room is grand with fireplace, raised dining room, and one of many new attached decks through sliding glass doors. The master bedroom is oversized with walk in closet, multiple windows, and large bathroom. Additionally, downstairs offers a large den, a bedroom/office with separate entrance, spacious laundry room, and a 3 car garage! Walk to West Side Farmers Market, restaurants, and more from this amazing property.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Inside, In Utility Room, Electricity Hookup (220V)
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,180 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 6,838 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 00208434

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • Year built: 1990

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Public Utilities

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Santa Cruz

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities Misc.: High Ceiling, Dumbwaiter, Inverted Floor Plan, Built-in Vacuum
    • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Shower and Tub, Tile, Double Sinks, Split Bath, Full on Ground Floor, Master - Oversized Tub, Master - Stall Shower(s)
    • Building Type: Detached
    • Listing Class: Residential
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
    • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
    • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
    • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet, Thermostat Controller
    • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Cooktop - Electric, Oven - Double, Island with Sink
    • Family Room: Separate Family Room
    • View: Ocean, Neighborhood
    • Water: Public
    • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Reverse Floor Plan
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
    • Utilities: Public Utilities
    • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
    • Cooling: Ceiling Fan
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Structure SqFt Source: Other
    • Lot Description: Views, Grade - Gently Sloped
    • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office
    • HOA Exist Y/N: 0
    • Additional Listing Info: Not Applicable
    • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Inside, In Utility Room, Electricity Hookup (220V)
    • Construction Type: Stucco

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/9/2017Sold$1,640,000-3.2%$516/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/13/2017Pending sale$1,695,000$533/sqft
    Source: David Lyng Real Estate #ML81677430 Report a problem
    10/12/2017Price change$1,695,000-4.7%$533/sqft
    Source: David Lyng Real Estate #ML81677430 Report a problem
    9/11/2017Listed for sale$1,779,000+262%$559/sqft
    Source: David Lyng Real Estate #ML81677430 Report a problem
    2/24/1995Sold$491,500$155/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$21,717 +7.2%$1,866,040 +2%
    2024$20,266 +1.3%$1,829,452 +2%
    2023$20,014 +1.2%$1,793,580 +2%
    2022$19,784 +2.2%$1,758,412 +2%
    2021$19,362 +0.8%$1,723,933 +1%
    2020$19,207 +2.2%$1,706,256 +2%
    2019$18,796 +1.2%$1,672,800 +2%
    2018$18,577 +123.9%$1,640,000 +130.5%
    2017$8,298 +5.9%$711,354 +2%
    2016$7,839 +2.5%$697,406 +1.5%
    2015$7,648 +1.7%$686,930 +2%
    2014$7,519 $673,474 +2.5%
    2012-- $657,284 +2%
    2011-- $644,396 +0.8%
    2010-- $639,580 -0.2%
    2009-- $641,100 +2%
    2008-- $628,530 +2%
    2007-- $616,206 +2%
    2006-- $604,124 +2%
    2005-- $592,278 +2%
    2004-- $580,664 +1.9%
    2003-- $570,022 +2%
    2002-- $558,846 +2%
    2001-- $547,888 +2%
    2000-- $537,146

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    Neighborhood: 95060

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