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Sold for $1,600,000
  • $1,600,000

    256 Walk Cir, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    2beds
    790sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1949
    3,528 Square Feet Lot
    $1,601,500 Zestimate®
    $2,025/sqft
    $4,209 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,601,500

    $1.46M - $1.76M

    $4,209/mo

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    What's special

    Introducing this beautifully updated and charming cottage in Santa Cruz's beloved Circles neighborhood. The two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath home is complemented by a recently built permitted detached ADU and a detached office/art studio space, offering exceptional versatility for guests, multigenerational living, rental income, or working from home. Recent improvements include, dual-pane windows, owner-owned solar, i Induction range, and earthquake retrofits. Outside, a spacious redwood deck and inviting backyard create the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. Just moments from West Cliff beaches, Lighthouse Field, neighborhood shopping and restaurants. This is more than a home its a rare Westside retreat designed for the way people want to live today.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Barbara Schatan 00892770 831-818-5724,

    Miritz & Bailey Real Estate, Inc 831-588-4528,

    Ben Linzer 02218653 415-405-5235,

    Miritz & Bailey Real Estate, Inc

    Bought with:

    Jen Nielsen, 02091676

    Room Real Estate

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82053168MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Office
    Bedroom
    • Features: BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
    Bathroom
    • Features: ShoweroverTub1
    Dining room
    • Features: NoFormalDiningRoom
    Family room
    • Features: NoFamilyRoom
    Kitchen
    • Features: ExhaustFan
    Heating
    • Electric, Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: In Utility Room
    Features
    • Walk-In Closet(s)
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 790
    • Total interior livable area: 790 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: No Garage, Off Street, Parking Area
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Back Yard
    • Fencing: Perimeter
    Lot
    • Size: 3,528 Square Feet
    Details
    • Additional structures: Other
    • Parcel number: 00415421
    • Zoning: Residential
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1949

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Water Public, Solar

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Santa Cruz

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $2,025/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,356,274
    • Date on market: 7/6/2026
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/24/2026Sold$1,600,000+14.4%$2,025/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82053168 Report a problem
    7/15/2026Pending sale$1,399,000$1,771/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82053168 Report a problem
    7/6/2026Listed for sale$1,399,000+16.6%$1,771/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82053168 Report a problem
    8/30/2022Sold$1,200,000+361.5%$1,519/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/31/1998Sold$260,000$329/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $1,356,274 +8.6%
    2025$14,756 +7.3%$1,248,480 +2%
    2024$13,754 +1.2%$1,224,000 +2%
    2023$13,586 +190.5%$1,200,000 +206.9%
    2022$4,677 +2.1%$391,066 +2%
    2021$4,583 +0.8%$383,400 +1%
    2020$4,549 +2.4%$379,468 +2%
    2019$4,443 +1.1%$372,028 +2%
    2018$4,393 +1.3%$364,732 +2%
    2017$4,338 +5.6%$357,582 +2%
    2016$4,109 +4%$350,570 +1.5%
    2015$3,952 +1.7%$345,304 +2%
    2014$3,887 $338,540 +2.5%
    2012-- $330,402 +2%
    2011-- $323,924 +0.8%
    2010-- $321,503 -0.2%
    2009-- $322,267 +2%
    2008-- $315,948 +2%
    2007-- $309,753 +2%
    2006-- $303,679 +2%
    2005-- $297,724 +2%
    2004-- $291,886 +1.9%
    2003-- $286,537 +2%
    2002-- $280,918 +2%
    2001-- $275,410 +2%
    2000-- $270,010
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 95060

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: BayViewElementary_2
    • Middle: MissionHill
    • High: SantaCruzHigh

    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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