A new unicorn sighting in MidTown! The rarest of opportunities nestled in the perfect Eastside/Seabright location, w/an off the charts walk score, desirable banana belt weather, multi-gen lifestyle options & an artful blend of old & new w/2 detached homes that have been lovingly renovated. A 1920s single level, 2br, 1ba original craftsman bungalow w/all the soulful vintage touches preserved, recently updated w/new kitchen, bath, refinished fir floors, new roof, interior/exterior paint. Sunny enclosed front sitting porch, period built-ins, trim & molding, vintage rolled glass windows & modern lighting. PLUS a stunning, new custom 2br, 1.5ba home w/its own soulful contemporary feel that has a soaring loft style design w/dynamic architectural lines & 22' ceilings. Open kitchen/living, bar seating, quartz counters, tile backsplash, custom cabinets, wide plank LVP floors, AC Mini-split system, floating stairs, designer italian tile & 1 car garage. Don't miss the detached bonus studio room perfect for office or workout/art space! Private, quiet urban garden ambiance, w/low maintenance landscaping. MidTown amenities, Shoppers Corner, Buttery, Whole Foods, Beach & Downtown are all just a hop, skip & a short bike ride away. Easy on/off for over the hill commute. This one is special.
Sold for $1,780,000
$1,780,000
526 S Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
4beds
1,794sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1923
5,271 Square Feet Lot
$1,746,900 Zestimate®
$992/sqft
$5,411 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,746,900
$1.55M - $1.96M
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Modern lightingSoulful vintage touchesFloating stairsNew roofSoaring loft style designPeriod built-insDynamic architectural lines
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brezsny Associates 70010105 831-588-8485,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 831-460-1100
Bought with:
Alex Villasenor, 01258438
Coldwell Banker
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82026812
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, Tile, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating
- Other, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Other, Tile, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,794
- Total interior livable area: 1,794 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, On Street, Tandem
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Courtyard
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,271 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 01006413000
- Zoning: R1
- 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: 1923
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: $992/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $235,965
- Annual tax amount: $3,213
- Date on market: 11/5/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Sold | $1,780,000-3.7%$992/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Pending sale | $1,849,000$1,031/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Contingent | $1,849,000$1,031/sqft |
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| 11/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,849,000$1,031/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,213 +8.8% | $235,965 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,953 +1.1% | $231,338 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,920 +1% | $226,803 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,891 +1.9% | $222,355 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,837 +0.7% | $217,996 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,817 +2.5% | $215,761 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,749 +1% | $211,530 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,721 +1.2% | $207,382 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,690 +5.2% | $203,315 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,557 +5.9% | $199,329 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,416 +1.6% | $196,335 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,379 | $192,489 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $187,862 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $184,179 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $182,803 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $183,237 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $179,644 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $176,122 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $172,669 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $169,283 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $165,964 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $162,923 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $159,728 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $156,596 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $153,525 |
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Neighborhood: 95062
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- 5/10Gault Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Alternative Family Education SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Costanoa Continuation High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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