Coastal Butterfly Oasis a design-forward coastal retreat blending modern luxury and laid-back Santa Cruz living. Set on a 7,700+ sq ft lot, this home offers multiple outdoor living spaces, curated gardens, lush artificial turf, and expansive deck area for entertaining or unwinding in the ocean breeze. Artistic butterfly murals and a statement yellow front door lead into an airy, open-concept interior anchored by a striking river rock fireplace. The chefs kitchen features a large island, updated appliances, dual sinks, ample storage, and a built-in dining nook. The main level includes three bedrooms, including a primary suite with French doors to the yard and a spa-inspired bath.
Upstairs offers flexible rooms ideal for a home office, media space, or guest retreat. A detached garage studio with a full bath adds incredible versatility for multigenerational living, guests, or remote work.
Recent upgrades include owned solar panels, electric vehicle changing station, an on-demand water heater, and a newer high-efficiency furnace. Located just five blocks to Pleasure Point and walkable to top coffee spots and eateries. Creative, flexible, and effortlessly cool this is Santa Cruz living at its best.
Sold for $1,749,000
$1,749,000
980 30th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
4beds
1,963sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1946
7,710 Square Feet Lot
$1,735,600 Zestimate®
$891/sqft
$5,345 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,735,600
$1.54M - $1.94M
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Large islandCurated gardensLush artificial turfArtistic butterfly muralsBuilt-in dining nookUpdated appliancesAmple storage
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Listed by:
Victoria Sarsfield 01475936 831-206-1354,
Coldwell Banker Realty- Long Beach 562-494-4600
Bought with:
Pamela Kimmel, 01198162
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82032362
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowersoverTubs2plus, Skylight, Stone, Tile, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, DiningBar, NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan, IslandwithSink
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s), Solar, Solar and Gas, Solar With Backup
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Slate, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,963
- Total interior livable area: 1,963 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Fenced
- Spa features: Other, Spa/HotTub
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,710 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 02803262000
- Zoning: R-1-6
- 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: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $891/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $995,152
- Annual tax amount: $12,802
- Date on market: 2/3/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Sold | $1,749,000$891/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Pending sale | $1,749,000$891/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,749,000+7.3%$891/sqft |
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| 6/22/2022 | Sold | $1,630,000-2.4%$830/sqft |
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| 6/10/2022 | Contingent | $1,670,000$851/sqft |
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| 5/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,670,000+96.5%$851/sqft |
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| 12/6/2006 | Sold | $850,000+204.7%$433/sqft |
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| 11/9/1998 | Sold | $279,000$142/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,802 +3.4% | $995,152 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,383 +4.8% | $975,639 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,818 -9.1% | $956,509 -10.9% |
| 2022 | $13,004 +3.1% | $1,073,139 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,609 +1.1% | $1,052,097 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,477 +2.3% | $1,041,309 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,202 +5.6% | $1,020,891 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $11,556 +5.4% | $961,271 +6% |
| 2017 | $10,961 +7.4% | $906,859 +8% |
| 2016 | $10,204 +5.5% | $839,684 +6% |
| 2015 | $9,667 +9.5% | $792,155 +11% |
| 2014 | $8,827 | $713,653 +21.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $586,500 -5.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $620,500 -2.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $637,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $637,500 -17.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $773,500 -9% |
| 2007 | -- | $850,000 +106.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $410,976 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $402,918 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $395,017 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $387,777 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $380,173 +41% |
| 2001 | -- | $269,674 -5.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $284,580 |
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Neighborhood: 95062
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Del Mar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Shoreline Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- NASpecial Education PreschoolGrades: Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: LiveOakElementary_1
- Middle: ShorelineMiddle
- District: LiveOakElementary
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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