It's not hard to wonder why awe-inspiring Escalona Drive is cherished by locals for its charming homes, strollable location to downtown Santa Cruz, unbeatable commute location and top-ranked schools. "515" is in the heart of the West Side's most sought-after location. Lovingly owned by the same family for over 4 decades, this turn-key home is at once everything you need while affording upside potential to the most sophisticated buyers. The grand entrance welcomes you in to a pleasant, bright, inviting home. The spacious 3rd bedroom which is ripe for ADU potential and/or a 4th bedroom has its own entrance and patio. Southern orientation streams in sunlight to the primary suite and 3 separate living areas. Decks outside the dining and living areas offer that California Indoor-Outdoor flow and the perfect perch to bask in stunning coastal sunrises and sunsets. Situated in an elevated site, enjoy pleasant views of a picturesque neighborhood, the majestic cedar and the notion the ocean isn't far. Varying blocks away are the hip Abbey Cafe, Abbott Square, MAH, pedestrian bridge, Mission Hill Middle School, Pogonip trails and the bus stop to UCSC and beyond. Enjoy the fruit of mature persimmon and lemon trees and extra space to design a beautiful, expanded garden. Wired CAT6 network.
Sold for $1,850,000
$1,850,000
515 Escalona Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
3beds
2,332sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1970
6,882 Square Feet Lot
$1,843,400 Zestimate®
$793/sqft
$7,538 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,843,400
$1.62M - $2.08M
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Pleasant bright inviting homeGrand entranceMajestic cedarPleasant views
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Listed by:
Amba DesJardins 01501034 831-566-3444,
Coldwell Banker Realty 831-469-8000
Bought with:
Alex McCluskey, 01919083
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Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82008569
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DualFlushToilet, ShowersoverTubs2plus, Tile, TubinPrimaryBedroom
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningArea, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile, ExhaustFan, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl Linoleum, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,332
- Total interior livable area: 2,332 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Guest, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Storage Shed Structure, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Perimeter
Lot
- Size: 6,882 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00614315
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
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: $793/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $530,604
- Annual tax amount: $6,492
- Date on market: 5/27/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2025 | Sold | $1,850,000+13.6%$793/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Pending sale | $1,628,000$698/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Contingent | $1,628,000$698/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,628,000$698/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,492 +7.9% | $530,604 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,020 +63.3% | $520,200 +75.3% |
| 2023 | $3,687 +1.1% | $296,758 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,649 +4.2% | $290,938 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,501 +0.8% | $285,234 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,475 +2.5% | $282,310 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,392 +1.1% | $276,774 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,355 +1.2% | $271,346 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,313 +5.4% | $266,026 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,143 +4.9% | $260,810 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,995 +1.7% | $256,892 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,947 | $251,860 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $245,805 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $240,985 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $239,184 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $239,752 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $235,051 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $230,442 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $225,923 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $221,493 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $217,150 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $213,170 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $208,990 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $204,892 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $200,875 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
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- 9/10Westlake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Mission Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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