Breathtaking Monterey Bay full ocean views in the sought-after Benson Avenue neighborhood. Experience this classic Spanish-style home with arched doorways and eye-catching terracotta tile roof complement the home's stucco exterior. Enjoy the sunrise on your east-facing porch. The foyer invites you inside. Upstairs: A generous primary bedroom with picture windows looking out at the ocean includes deluxe ensuite bathroom and a dream walk-in closet. The formal dining room adds elegance to entertaining. The gourmet well-appointed eat-in kitchen granite countertops, stainless appliances, double oven, island with gas cook top, and pantry for culinary adventures.The inviting sunken living room with a cozy fireplace flows into the veranda with terraced flower garden with lemon trees. Ocean vistas enhance outdoor seating entertaining or relaxing in your private hot tub sun deck. Downstairs: 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, a music/cinema room, wine/ snack bar, bonus clean hobby room w/ private entrance. Laundry room, 2-car garage Solar system owned w/backup generator,220 for EV. Dog walking open space, Beaches, pool, parks are 10 Min, Dominican Hospital 1 mi, Dignity Health Surgery, Cypress Medical,shopping 2.4 miles, Capitola 3 miles, Santa Cruz Harbor 3 miles, Santa Cruz 4 mile
Sold for $1,900,000
$1,900,000
2425 Benson Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
4beds
2,887sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1998
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$2,298,800 Zestimate®
$658/sqft
$7,905 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,298,800
$2.11M - $2.51M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura Lynn 01196219 831-479-4894,
California Real Estate 831-479-4894
Bought with:
Kristen Valenza, 02138153
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82004824
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, OversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: Other, SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built In Oven, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings, Video Audio System, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,887
- Total interior livable area: 2,887 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Guest
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 8,276 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 02527129000
- Zoning: R-1-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Raised, Slab, Crawl Space
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water Connected, Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $400 annually
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Listing removed | $5,500$2/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Price change | $5,500-2.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,650$2/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Sold | $1,900,000-4.8%$658/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Pending sale | $1,995,000$691/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Contingent | $1,995,000$691/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Price change | $1,995,000-3.9%$691/sqft |
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| 5/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,075,000+267.3%$719/sqft |
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| 6/11/1998 | Sold | $565,000+264.5%$196/sqft |
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| 4/11/1997 | Sold | $155,000$54/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,362 +152.5% | $2,346,000 +160.9% |
| 2024 | $11,231 +2.4% | $899,249 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,968 +1.3% | $881,618 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,825 +3.5% | $864,331 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,462 +1.1% | $847,384 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,349 +2.4% | $838,694 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,107 +1.7% | $822,250 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,942 +1.4% | $806,127 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,805 +5.7% | $790,319 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,276 +2.5% | $774,823 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,053 +1.9% | $763,184 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,884 | $748,235 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $730,249 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $715,930 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $710,580 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $712,268 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $698,302 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $684,609 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $671,185 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $658,025 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $645,122 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $633,299 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $620,881 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $608,707 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $596,771 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95065
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10New Brighton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: SantaCruzGardensElementary
- Middle: NewBrightonMiddle
- High: SoquelHigh
- District: SoquelUnionElementary
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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