Here's your adorable beach house! Within easy walking distance to Seabright Beach. You can also walk over the old train tressel to the Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach. This fun 3 bedroom 2.5 bath house is ideally situated for those who want to live the Santa Cruz Beach lifestyle. It was originally designed by Dennis Britton and Charlie Franks and it was featured in Sunset Magazine. It offers 2 private decks, one on the front side of the house and the other on the backside overlooking the backyard. Home has recently been updated with new floors. Come see this cute home to truly appreicate it!
For sale
$1,695,000
230 Alhambra Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3beds
1,558sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1987
2,831 Square Feet Lot
$1,657,600 Zestimate®
$1,088/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 2 days
- 716
- 48
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Hansmann 00667831 831-334-7286,
David Lyng Real Estate 831-429-5700
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82059296
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Built In Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Inverted Floor Plan
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,558
- Total interior livable area: 1,558 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard,Gate
Lot
- Size: 2,831 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 01022102
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
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: $1,088/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,037,816
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$1,657,600
$1.57M - $1.74M
$4,486/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+104.2%$1,088/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Listing removed | $5,250$3/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,250$3/sqft |
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| 11/13/2013 | Sold | $830,000+3.8%$533/sqft |
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| 2/27/2013 | Sold | $800,000-15.7%$513/sqft |
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| 2/24/2012 | Listing removed | $949,000$609/sqft |
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| 8/24/2011 | Listed for sale | $949,000$609/sqft |
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| 7/21/2011 | Listing removed | $949,000$609/sqft |
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| 11/3/2010 | Listed for sale | $949,000$609/sqft |
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| 10/1/2010 | Listing removed | $949,000$609/sqft |
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| 7/20/2010 | Price change | $949,000-5%$609/sqft |
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| 5/26/2010 | Listed for sale | $999,000+0.1%$641/sqft |
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| 6/5/2009 | Listing removed | $998,000$641/sqft |
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| 6/2/2009 | Price change | $998,000+5.2%$641/sqft |
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| 4/12/2009 | Price change | $949,000-4.9%$609/sqft |
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| 11/27/2008 | Price change | $998,000-9.2%$641/sqft |
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| 9/16/2008 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000+25.6%$705/sqft |
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| 3/19/2004 | Sold | $875,000+133.3%$562/sqft |
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| 10/10/1995 | Sold | $375,000$241/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,037,816 +2% |
| 2025 | $12,238 +7.4% | $1,017,467 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,400 +2.2% | $997,517 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,152 +1.1% | $977,957 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,027 +2.1% | $958,782 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,797 +0.8% | $939,982 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,712 +2.2% | $930,343 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,479 +1.2% | $912,102 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,360 +1.3% | $894,217 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,227 +5.9% | $876,683 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,657 +2.2% | $859,493 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,451 +1.7% | $846,583 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,292 | $830,000 +18.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $700,000 -4.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $735,000 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $770,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $770,000 -18.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $947,128 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $928,557 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $910,350 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $892,500 +103.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $438,166 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $430,136 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $421,702 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $413,434 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $405,328 |
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Neighborhood: 95062
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: GaultElementary
- Middle: BranciforteMiddleSchool
- High: HarborHigh
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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