Welcome to 916 Melrose Avenue in Santa Cruz, a beautifully updated 2 Bed & 2 Bath home offering 1,229 sq ft of living space on a 5,140 sq ft lot in the highly desirable Banana Belt neighborhood. Thoughtfully remodeled, featuring a new roof, siding, paint, furnace/ducting, Milgard dual-pane windows, and a NEM2.0 4.345kW solar system with Tesla charger.
Inside, refinished white oak hardwood floors and West Elm lighting set a modern tone. The living room boasts a wood-burning fireplace, while the kitchen impresses with quartz counters, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry, and premium Samsung/GE appliances. Both bathrooms were fully remodeled in 2024 with marble tile, new vanities, and custom showers.
The primary suite opens directly to the backyard, where Trex decking, a gazebo lounge with built-in heater, and lush landscaping with smart irrigation create an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. The attached garage offers excellent storage with built-in cabinets, a loft, GE washer/dryer, and a Navien tankless water heater.
Located less than 2 miles from Seabright and Twin Lakes beaches, near Arana Gulch trails, shops, and walking distance to top schools, this turnkey home delivers the best of Santa Cruz living.
Sold for $1,455,000
$1,455,000
916 Melrose Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
2beds
1,229sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1938
5,140 Square Feet Lot
$1,386,600 Zestimate®
$1,184/sqft
$4,420 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,386,600
$1.23M - $1.55M
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Wood-burning fireplaceFarmhouse sinkNew roofMarble tileQuartz countersBuilt-in cabinetsCustom showers
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erfan Modir 02046187 408-772-1275,
Intero Real Estate Services 408-741-1600,
Bobby Chiorean 02124593 408-506-6031,
Intero Real Estate Services
Bought with:
James Marshall, 02107927
Intero Real Estate Services
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82024490
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, ShoweroverTub1, Tile, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Range Hood, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,229
- Total interior livable area: 1,229 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,140 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00936419000
- Zoning: R1
- 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: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,310,592
- Annual tax amount: $15,385
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Sold | $1,455,000+4.1%$1,184/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Pending sale | $1,398,000$1,138/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,398,000+13.2%$1,138/sqft |
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| 3/1/2022 | Sold | $1,235,000+23.6%$1,005/sqft |
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| 1/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $999,000+364.7%$813/sqft |
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| 1/8/1999 | Sold | $215,000$175/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,385 +7.3% | $1,310,592 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,340 +1.3% | $1,284,894 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,163 +266.4% | $1,259,700 +296.6% |
| 2022 | $3,866 +2% | $317,620 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,790 +0.8% | $311,392 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,761 +2.4% | $308,199 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,672 +1.1% | $302,156 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,631 +1.3% | $296,232 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,586 +5.5% | $290,422 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,401 +4.6% | $284,728 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,250 +1.7% | $280,451 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,197 | $274,957 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $268,348 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $263,086 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $261,120 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $261,740 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $256,608 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $251,577 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $246,644 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $241,808 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $237,067 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $232,722 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $228,159 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $223,686 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $219,300 |
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Neighborhood: 95062
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10De Laveaga Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Branciforte Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- NASanta Cruz AdultGrades: Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: DeLaveagaElementary
- Middle: BranciforteMiddleSchool
- High: HarborHigh
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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