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Sold for $2,100,000
  • $2,100,000

    2555 Benson Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    4beds
    3,809sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 2021
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $2,058,500 Zestimate®
    $551/sqft
    $7,965 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,058,500

    $1.81M - $2.33M

    $7,965/mo

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    What's special

    This stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom custom home in Santa Cruz spans 3,809 Sq Ft on a lot exceeding 10,000 Sq Ft Gorgeous ocean & Monterey Bay views. The gourmet chefs kitchen boasts marble & quartz countertops, a built-in oven/microwave, gas range, griddle & grill, hot water pot filler. dishwasher, built-in refrigerator, and more. Formal living & dining rooms. 2nd primary suite on 1st floor. The home features a variety of amenities, inc. walk-in closets, recessed lighting, wide plank white oak hardwood floors, marble, and stone flooring, and a cozy family room with a slate surfaced gas fireplace. Loft area with built-ins. Primary bathroom is equipped with luxurious touches such as double sinks, marble finishes, floating tub , double stall shower. Large closet with custom built-ins. Wrap around deck with ocean views. Laundry facilities include 220V electrical hookups, a utility room, and a tub/sink setup. The property falls within the Soquel Union Elementary School District. Additional features include central forced air heating with multiple zones, double-pane windows, a tankless water heater, and an electric vehicle hookup. The home also offers a 3-car garage, providing ample space for vehicles and storage. One of 9 homes with access to 56 aces of Conservation Open Space.

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    Listed by:

    William Lister 01179611 408-892-9300,

    Coldwell Banker Realty 408-355-1500

    Bought with:

    Ashley Melikian, 02240238

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82001248MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Great Room, Laundry, Loft, Office, Utility Room
    Bedroom
    • Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, PrimarySuiteRetreat2plus, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroom2plus
    Bathroom
    • Features: DoubleSinks, Granite, Marble, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower2plus, Stone, TubinPrimaryBedroom, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
    Dining room
    • Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastNook, BreakfastRoom, DiningBar, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
    Family room
    • Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, Other
    Kitchen
    • Features: Countertop_Marble, Hookups_IceMaker
    Heating
    • Central Forced Air Gas, 2 plus Zones
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Microwave, Built In Oven, Built In Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Tub/Sink, In Utility Room
    Features
    • Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Stone
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Log
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,809
    • Total interior livable area: 3,809 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
    • Attached garage spaces: 3
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
    • Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Canyon, Forest/Woods, Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Ocean
    Lot
    • Size: 10,454 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 02540110000
    • Zoning: R1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Modern/HighTech
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2021

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: PublicUtilities
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Garden Greenbelt Trails
    • HOA fee: $250 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Santa Cruz

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $551/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $3,374,642
    • Annual tax amount: $40,043
    • Date on market: 5/9/2025
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
    • Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/30/2025Sold$2,100,000-34%$551/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82001248 Report a problem
    2/9/2022Sold$3,180,000+695%$835/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/7/2020Sold$400,000-25.9%$105/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/31/2019Sold$540,000$142/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$40,043 +6.8%$3,374,642 +2%
    2024$37,480 +2.5%$3,308,472 +2%
    2023$36,578 +130.3%$3,243,600 +143%
    2022$15,880 +89.4%$1,335,000 +118.9%
    2021$8,385 +34.4%$610,000 +10.7%
    2020$6,240 +95.5%$550,800 +99.6%
    2019$3,192 +1.3%$275,914 +2%
    2018$3,151 +1.2%$270,505 +2%
    2017$3,113 $265,200
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 95065

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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    Estimated market value
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