At 229 Poplar, you get the things that matter: a charming single-level home, a generous backyard, flexible bonus space, and a location that keeps the best parts of Santa Cruz nearby.
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom home is move-in ready, with two bonus rooms that offer plenty of flexibility for home offices, a studio, guest space, a playroom, a gym, or whatever fits your life. Three off-street parking spaces add everyday convenience, while the generous backyard gives you room for dinner with friends, a garden, kids at play, or simply the luxury of having your own private outdoor space.
And in Midtown, the location is one of the best parts. Arana Gulch, Seabright, the harbor, beaches, neighborhood restaurants, and everyday essentials are all within easy reach.
For anyone waiting for the opportunity to own a little piece of Santa Cruz, 229 Poplar might be exactly the place to start.
For sale
$1,098,000
229 Poplar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
2beds
887sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1938
6,229 Square Feet Lot
$1,063,500 Zestimate®
$1,238/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 31 days
- 1,224
- 101
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Strock Team 70010201 831-688-9800,
eXp Realty of California Inc 888-584-9427,
Ashley Sidey 01928499 831-204-8498,
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82061904
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: DualFlushToilet, ShowerandTub
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 887
- Total interior livable area: 887 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 6,229 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00924203000
- Zoning: n/a
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab, Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
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: $1,238/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $774,423
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$1,063,500
$1.01M - $1.12M
$3,487/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,098,000+105.6%$1,238/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82061904 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2004 | Sold | $534,000+163.1%$602/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/1996 | Sold | $203,000$229/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $774,423 +2% |
| 2025 | $9,179 +7.5% | $759,239 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,535 +1.2% | $744,352 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,432 +1.1% | $729,757 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,339 +2.1% | $715,448 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,167 +0.8% | $701,419 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,103 +2.2% | $694,227 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,925 +1.1% | $680,616 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,836 +1.3% | $667,270 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,736 +10.7% | $654,185 +7% |
| 2016 | $6,991 +7% | $611,617 +6% |
| 2015 | $6,535 +10.2% | $576,997 +11% |
| 2014 | $5,928 | $519,817 +21.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $427,200 -4.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $448,560 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $469,920 |
| 2009 | -- | $469,920 -18.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $578,019 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $566,685 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $555,574 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $544,680 +134.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $232,542 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $228,280 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $223,804 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $219,416 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $215,114 |
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Neighborhood: 95062
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: DeLaveagaElementary
- Middle: BranciforteMiddleSchool
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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