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Sold for $1,900,000
    • Tax assessed value
    $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
    $2,176,700 Zestimate®
    $658/sqft
    $7,313 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,176,700

    $2.00M - $2.39M

    $7,313/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    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

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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#: ML82004824MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room, Loft, Media Room, Office, Workshop
    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 Square Feet
    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 & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $400 annually
    Location
    • Region: Santa Cruz

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $658/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,900,000
    • Date on market: 4/30/2025
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/22/2025Listing removed$5,500$2/sqft
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    8/12/2025Price change$5,500-2.7%$2/sqft
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    8/6/2025Listed for rent$5,650$2/sqft
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    7/23/2025Sold$1,900,000-4.8%$658/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82004824 Report a problem
    7/17/2025Pending sale$1,995,000$691/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82004824 Report a problem
    6/9/2025Contingent$1,995,000$691/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82004824 Report a problem
    5/29/2025Price change$1,995,000-3.9%$691/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82004824 Report a problem
    5/27/2025Listed for sale$2,075,000+267.3%$719/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82004824 Report a problem
    6/11/1998Sold$565,000+264.5%$196/sqft
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    4/11/1997Sold$155,000$54/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $1,900,000 -19%
    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

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    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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