REACH THE BEACH... This spacious 5 BR 2 1/2 BA well appointed single-level home is on a quiet cul-de-sac in an idyllic neighborhood w/in walking distance to Capitola Beach, Village & Gayle's Bakery yet close to commute routes. Plenty of natural light, open floor plan, great separation of space, hardwood floors, fireplace, swimming pool, creek side views & more! Offered at $759,000
Sold for $1,500,000
$1,500,000
305 Alta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
5beds
2baths
1,269sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1960
5,183 Square Feet Lot
$2,006,000 Zestimate®
$1,182/sqft
$5,820 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,006,000
$1.79M - $2.29M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Heating
- Other
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,269 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Lot
- Size: 5,183 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00323337
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,560,600
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2023 | Sold | $1,500,000+97.6%$1,182/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2012 | Listing removed | $759,000$598/sqft |
Source: Karon Properties Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2012 | Listed for sale | $759,000$598/sqft |
Source: Karon Properties Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,560,600 +2% |
| 2025 | $17,886 +6.7% | $1,530,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,757 +1593.6% | $1,500,000 +1783.8% |
| 2023 | $989 +9.8% | $79,628 +2% |
| 2022 | $901 +2.2% | $78,066 +2% |
| 2021 | $882 +0.8% | $76,535 +1% |
| 2020 | $875 +2.1% | $75,751 +2% |
| 2019 | $857 +1.3% | $74,265 +2% |
| 2018 | $846 +1.4% | $72,809 +2% |
| 2017 | $835 -3.3% | $71,380 +2% |
| 2016 | $863 +17.6% | $69,981 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $734 +1.9% | $68,930 +2% |
| 2014 | $720 | $67,580 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $65,956 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $64,663 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $64,180 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $64,333 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $63,071 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $61,834 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $60,622 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $59,433 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $58,268 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,200 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $56,079 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $54,980 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $53,901 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Bay View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Pacific Collegiate Charter SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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$2,006,000
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- California
- Santa Cruz County
- Santa Cruz
- 95060
- 305 Alta Ave