Legend has it, there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It just so happens, that there is a pot of gold at the end of 15th in SC. With unobstructed views of Blacks Beach, the 3 bed. 2 bath home is what coastal living is all about. Long time residents have been enjoying this custom built home & built in 1956. When you walk in the front door, that ocean view is Wow! Views from the living room with a beautiful fireplace with pink granite surround. Dining room has ocean views too, an adjoining kitchen with backyard views and 3 spacious bedrooms are comfy! The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom & plenty of closet space & natural light from the many windows. 2 more bed. are also roomy & a 2nd bath. There is a slider in the back bedroom to a beautiful brick patio. There are beautiful hardwood floors throughout, solid surface countertops in the kitchen, tiled bathroom floors & tiled counters. An added bonus is the cute cottage with its own bathroom & access to the large backyard. There is a 2 car garage with cabinets for tools & a workbench. More parking in the driveway. Freshly painted inside, landscaped & ready for the new owners to enjoy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to purchase a little piece of heaven at the end of the rainbow.
Sold for $2,625,000
$2,625,000
265 15th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3beds
1,465sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
5,881 Square Feet Lot
$2,595,400 Zestimate®
$1,792/sqft
$5,472 Estimated rent
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Ocean viewEn-suite bathroomNatural lightTiled bathroom floorsBeautiful hardwood floorsPlenty of closet spaceTiled counters
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Listed by:
Diana Mercer 01017978 831-234-1346,
Compass 831-708-1663
Bought with:
Meghan Philp, 02158811
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82021476
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built In Oven, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,465
- Total interior livable area: 1,465 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Mixed Height Type,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 5,881 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 02815420000
- Zoning: R-1-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
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: $1,792/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $857,669
- Annual tax amount: $11,447
- Date on market: 9/12/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $2,625,000-9.3%$1,792/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Contingent | $2,895,000$1,976/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Price change | $2,895,000-9.4%$1,976/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Price change | $3,195,000-8.4%$2,181/sqft |
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| 9/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,486,500$2,380/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,447 +4.4% | $857,669 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,965 +4.8% | $840,852 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,464 +2.4% | $824,365 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,214 +3.4% | $808,200 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,874 +1.1% | $792,353 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,767 +2.2% | $784,229 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,554 +1.8% | $768,852 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,380 +1.9% | $753,776 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,209 +2% | $738,996 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,028 +1.7% | $724,506 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,879 +1.5% | $713,623 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,749 | $699,644 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $682,826 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $669,437 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $664,433 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $666,011 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $652,952 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $640,149 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $627,597 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $615,292 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $603,228 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $592,173 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $580,562 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $569,178 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $558,017 |
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Neighborhood: 95062
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Del Mar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Shoreline Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- NASpecial Education PreschoolGrades: Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: LiveOakElementary
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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