Welcome to 519 Escalona Drive. This beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single-family home is nestled in the highly sought-after West Side of Santa Cruz. Boasting 2,434 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space on a generous 8,451 sq ft lot, this residence combines timeless charm with modern updates in one of the most desirable Santa Cruz communities.
Inside, youll find rich oak hardwood floors throughout and 2 brand-new, renovated bathrooms. With four levels of living space, this home offers exceptional flexibility, including a spacious bonus family room on the top floor that opens to a private deck with ocean views ideal for entertaining or unwinding.
Four back decks provide peaceful outdoor retreats, while the back yard features two large, mature avocado trees that produce hundreds of avocados each season - a rare and delicious bonus! The attached two-car garage adds everyday convenience, and the expansive lot offers room to garden, play, or expand.
Located within the coveted Westlake Elementary and Santa Cruz High School attendance areas, this home is perfect for families seeking strong public schools in a welcoming neighborhood. Enjoy easy access to nearby beaches, parks, trails, top-rated schools, and the vibrant shops and eateries of Santa Cruzs West Side.
Sold for $1,910,000
$1,910,000
519 Escalona Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
4beds
2,434sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1963
8,451 Square Feet Lot
$2,482,600 Zestimate®
$785/sqft
$7,986 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,482,600
$2.18M - $2.83M
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Mature avocado treesRenovated bathroomsBack decksOak hardwood floorsSpacious bonus family room
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Listed by:
Paul Coutts 01907045 831-332-2940,
Coldwell Banker Realty 831-469-8000
Bought with:
, 70010249
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82003609
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus, StallShower, Tub, TubinPrimaryBedroom, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,434
- Total interior livable area: 2,434 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 4
- Exterior features: Fenced
- Fencing: Cross Fenced,Back Yard,Mixed Height Type
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City Lights, Garden/Greenbelt, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean
Lot
- Size: 8,451 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Mostly Level
Details
- Parcel number: 00614314000
- Zoning: R 1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $785/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,610
- Annual tax amount: $4,159
- Date on market: 5/1/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2025 | Sold | $1,910,000+19.7%$785/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82003609 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Pending sale | $1,595,000$655/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82003609 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+538%$655/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82003609 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/1994 | Sold | $250,000$103/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,159 +7.9% | $320,610 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,856 +1.1% | $314,322 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,812 +1.1% | $308,158 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,772 +2% | $302,116 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,699 +0.7% | $296,192 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,672 +2.4% | $293,156 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,586 +1.1% | $287,406 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,548 +1.2% | $281,772 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,506 +5.4% | $276,248 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,326 +4.7% | $270,830 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,178 +1.6% | $266,762 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,127 | $261,536 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $255,249 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $250,244 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $248,374 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $248,964 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $244,082 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $239,296 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $234,604 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $230,004 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $225,495 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $221,362 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $217,021 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $212,765 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $208,593 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Westlake Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Mission Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Santa Cruz High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WestlakeElementary_1
- 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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