This one's special! 3BD/2BA legacy property w/ vintage architecture & savvy modern updates. Rich in character, full of natural light & heavy on charm, this exceptional home offers a rare blend of tranquility & vibrant energy from the short stroll to downtown's boutiques, restaurants, farmer's market, fab future library, & entertainment. A variety of lifestyle options exist here. Rest your mind in the extraordinary garden spaces or dance downtown for some lively fun or a Warriors game! Connected living spaces that are ultra flexible for multi-gens, new parents, working singles, or 1st or 2nd home seekers. Soaring ceilings and skylights throughout. Bright & inviting rooms & full bathrooms on each level + a move in ready bonus studio w/ sep entrance. All nestled into your own slice of paradise. The perfect setting for CA indoor/outdoor living on the coast. 2nd story sep entrance offers possibilities of a rental or guest quarters. Light-filled w/ cathedral ceilings, garden views, bed & bath, dining/living area & flex spaces perfect as a creative space, office or play area. One of a kind, gardener's paradise where beauty, history, comfort, & convenience all coalesce. Excellent commute location & just a 5 min drive to the beach. Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime.
Sold for $1,475,000
$1,475,000
515 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
3beds
1,850sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1880
5,314 Square Feet Lot
$1,475,300 Zestimate®
$797/sqft
$5,466 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,475,300
$1.34M - $1.61M
$5,466/mo
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Garden viewsRich in characterVintage architectureFull of natural lightSavvy modern updatesExtraordinary garden spacesBright and inviting rooms
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Listed by:
Brezsny Associates 70010105 831-400-7386,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 831-460-1100
Bought with:
Rob Carling, 02166506
Community Real Estate
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82043161
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven/Range
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,850
- Total interior livable area: 1,850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: On Street, Parking Area
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,314 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 00641305000
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Raised, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $1,475,000-0.7%$797/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82043161 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Pending sale | $1,485,000$803/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82043161 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Contingent | $1,485,000$803/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,485,000+531.9%$803/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82043161 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/1997 | Sold | $235,000$127/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,409 +7.9% | $411,681 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,015 +3.2% | $403,608 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,859 +1.1% | $395,694 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,808 +2% | $387,936 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,715 +0.7% | $380,329 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,680 +2.3% | $376,429 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,575 +1.1% | $369,049 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,527 +1.2% | $361,812 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,472 +5.4% | $354,718 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,242 +3.8% | $347,763 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,086 +1.6% | $342,539 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,021 | $335,829 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $327,756 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $321,329 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $318,928 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $319,685 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $313,417 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $307,271 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $301,246 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $295,340 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $289,549 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $284,242 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $278,669 +4.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $266,598 +9.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $244,142 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Westlake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Mission Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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