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  • $2,589,500

    249 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    4beds
    2,356sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1877
    8,189 Square Feet Lot
    $2,589,500 Zestimate®
    $1,099/sqft
    $7,375 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,589,500

    $2.30M - $2.93M

    $7,375/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    249 Walnut is a very special property that speaks to a unique, current lifestyle through a blend of old and new that warms, invites and embraces. Private gardens create a sanctuary in the heart of downtown. 12 foot ceilings and original interior details are stunning. The spectacular double-parlor is used as a living room and library. The flow through the home into the ultra-modern understated kitchen-family room with gardens and decks beyond is refreshing and perfect for casual entertaining. The home has 4 generous and sunny bedrooms, including a downstairs suite, 2.5 bathrooms and a versatile floorplan with spaces for family, friends, and in-home office. A detached garden/carriage house with bathroom sits charmingly at one corner of the 8000+s.f lot. Built in 1877 by F.A.Hihn as a wedding present for his daughter, the "Cope House" is a Santa Cruz landmark and treasure. Structural upgrades - new kitchen 2012. Open 7/7 9:30-12. Come fall in love!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,356 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 8,189 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 00507301

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1877

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Santa Cruz

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/30/2016Sold$1,580,000-0.9%$671/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/15/2016Pending sale$1,595,000$677/sqft
    Source: Sereno Group #ML81592783 Report a problem
    6/28/2016Listed for sale$1,595,000+730.7%$677/sqft
    Source: Sereno Group #ML81592783 Report a problem
    4/29/2015Sold$192,000-83.7%$81/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/12/2012Listing removed$1,175,000$499/sqft
    Source: David Lyng & Associates, Inc. #ML81203674 Report a problem
    2/2/2012Listed for sale$1,175,000+4.4%$499/sqft
    Source: David Lyng & Associates #81203674 Report a problem
    8/12/2004Sold$1,125,000+36.4%$478/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/25/1998Sold$825,000$350/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$21,437 +7.1%$1,833,726 +2%
    2024$20,009 +1.3%$1,797,771 +2%
    2023$19,762 +1.2%$1,762,520 +2%
    2022$19,535 +2.2%$1,727,961 +2%
    2021$19,121 +0.8%$1,694,080 +1%
    2020$18,968 +2.2%$1,676,709 +2%
    2019$18,564 +1.2%$1,643,832 +2%
    2018$18,349 +1.2%$1,611,600 +2%
    2017$18,124 +26.9%$1,580,000 +22.6%
    2016$14,284 +6.2%$1,288,518 +6%
    2015$13,456 +10.5%$1,215,583 +11%
    2014$12,179 $1,095,120 +21.7%
    2012-- $900,000 -4.8%
    2011-- $945,000 -4.5%
    2010-- $990,000
    2009-- $990,000 -17.1%
    2008-- $1,193,859 +2%
    2007-- $1,170,450 +2%
    2006-- $1,147,500 +2%
    2005-- $1,125,000 +23.7%
    2004-- $909,679 +1.9%
    2003-- $893,007 +2%
    2002-- $875,497 +2%
    2001-- $858,330 +2%
    2000-- $841,500

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    Neighborhood: 95060

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