Have you ever dreamed of owning a property where you can live in 1 unit while your tenants help pay your mortgage?
This rare Westside Santa Cruz 4-plex offers that opportunity. What I love most about this property is the layout. Each of the 4 units offers a spacious 2BR/1BA floor plan of approx. 950 SF. The generous layouts make everyday living feel open, comfortable, and inviting something thats hard to find in many 4-plexes.
Ideally located on the UCSC bus line, youll enjoy walking to Downtown Santa Cruz via the pedestrian bridge, with easy access to restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, entertainment, West Cliff Dr., the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and nearby beaches.
The property is fully occupied and currently generates approx. $195,600 in annual gross income, including laundry income. Features include on-site laundry, separate gas meters, 2 carports, 4 additional off-street parking spaces, abundant street parking, and new water heaters (2025).
Whether youre looking to reduce your housing costs, create a multigenerational living opportunity, or build long-term wealth, this is a rare chance to own a home that offers both an exceptional lifestyle and income potential.
For sale
$2,480,000
257 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
8beds
3,978sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1953
5,619 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$623/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 22 days |
- 894 |
- 20 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anson Ip 01413912 408-221-7887,
Compass 650-462-1111,
Seabea Ghoph 01360895 408-661-3838,
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82055634
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Bathroom
- Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Other
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Other, Gas Oven, Gas Oven/Range
- Laundry: Coin Operated
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Other, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Doors: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,978
- Total interior livable area: 3,978 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Assigned, Off Site, Parking Area, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,619 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00617134000
- Zoning: Multi Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $623/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,111,804
- Date on market: 7/27/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,480,000+24.6%$623/sqft |
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| 9/12/2022 | Sold | $1,990,000+4.7%$500/sqft |
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| 8/11/2022 | Contingent | $1,900,000$478/sqft |
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| 8/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000$478/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,111,804 +2% |
| 2025 | $24,356 +7.1% | $2,070,396 +2% |
| 2024 | $22,751 +1.2% | $2,029,800 +2% |
| 2023 | $22,473 +284.5% | $1,990,000 +324.3% |
| 2022 | $5,844 +2% | $468,973 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,731 +0.7% | $459,777 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,689 +2.2% | $455,063 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,566 +1.1% | $446,140 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,507 +1.2% | $437,392 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,441 +5.4% | $428,816 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,162 +6.4% | $420,408 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,850 +1.6% | $414,093 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,772 | $405,982 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $396,222 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $388,453 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $385,550 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $386,466 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $378,888 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $371,459 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $364,175 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $357,034 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $350,033 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $343,618 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $336,880 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $330,275 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $323,799 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
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Neighborhood: 95060
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Westlake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Mission Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WestlakeElementary_1
- Middle: MissionHill
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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