512 California Avenue West Side Santa Cruz
Discover the ultimate West Side lifestyle with this beautifully maintained, single-level home on a rare .28-acre lot in the coveted Lower West Side. Built in 1956 and cherished by the same family, this 1,467 sq. ft. residence features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. Skylights and expansive windows fill the bright, open interior with natural light, creating warm, inviting spaces perfect for everyday living and entertaining.
Step outside to a flat 12,371 sq. ft. lot offering endless possibilitieslush gardens, outdoor entertaining, play areas, or even expansion. West Side lots of this size are rare, providing both privacy and potential in a prime location.
Enjoy the brand-new rail trail connecting you to the best of Santa Cruz: surf iconic breaks at Steamer Lane, stroll along Main Beach or Cowells, explore Lighthouse Field and the Santa Cruz Wharf, or take in breathtaking views along West Cliff Drive. Enjoy Swift Street Courtyard and Neary Lagoon, as well as downtown Santa Cruz, all just minutes away.
Commuters will appreciate easy access to Highways 1 & 17, and UC Santa Cruz is just up the road. This home is more than a houseits a lifestyle, blending history, heart, and an unbeatable West Side address.
Sold for $1,683,333
$1,683,333
512 California Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
3beds
1,467sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
0.28 Acres Lot
$1,662,400 Zestimate®
$1,147/sqft
$6,136 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,662,400
$1.48M - $1.88M
$6,136/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shemeika K. Fox 01479629 831-588-2334,
KW Thrive Santa Cruz 831-457-5500
Bought with:
Jessica Wallace, 01455690
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82020819
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen, NoFormalDiningRoom, Skylights
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Free Standing, Insert, Other Location
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,467
- Total interior livable area: 1,467 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 00446122000
- Zoning: RM-6
- 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: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: 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: $1,147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $88,788
- Annual tax amount: $1,137
- Date on market: 9/9/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2025 | Sold | $1,683,333+1.8%$1,147/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Pending sale | $1,653,333$1,127/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Contingent | $1,653,333$1,127/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,653,333$1,127/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,137 +15.1% | $88,788 +2% |
| 2024 | $988 +1.3% | $87,048 +2% |
| 2023 | $975 +1.3% | $85,340 +2% |
| 2022 | $963 +2.2% | $83,666 +2% |
| 2021 | $943 +0.9% | $82,028 +1% |
| 2020 | $935 +2.1% | $81,184 +2% |
| 2019 | $916 +1.3% | $79,594 +2% |
| 2018 | $905 +1.4% | $78,032 +2% |
| 2017 | $892 +5.6% | $76,500 +2% |
| 2016 | $845 +7.3% | $75,000 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $787 +1.9% | $73,874 +2% |
| 2014 | $773 | $72,428 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $70,686 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $69,300 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $68,782 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $68,946 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $67,594 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $66,269 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $64,970 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $63,696 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $62,447 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $61,302 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $60,100 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $58,921 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $57,765 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Bay View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Mission Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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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