Google street view image for 1012 3rd St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Off market feb 1978 for $54K

$1,588,980

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $362/mo

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2.5 ba

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2,228

sq ft

1012 3rd St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

About this home

1012 3rd St is a 2,228 square foot house on a 0.31 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 13, 1978 for $54,000. Based on Redfin's Santa Cruz data, we estimate the home's value is $1,588,980.

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$713Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,588,980

$1.5M since sold in February 1978$16K since September

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This home's estimate is 16.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.90M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,300,000
A
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SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$1,240,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,896 sq ft
911 King St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$1,900,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,382 sq ft
233 Rigg St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,750,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,614 sq ft
1418 Escalona Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,820,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,790 sq ft
150 Sunnyside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$1,377,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,539 sq ft
1453 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Market trends in 95060, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.8%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$117K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 1012 3rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,471 (+8.7%)

$125,131 + $140,435

$265,566

2024

$3,192 (+1.2%)

$122,677 + $137,681

$260,358

2023

$3,155 (+1.1%)

$122,677 + $137,681

$260,358

2022

$3,122 (+2.0%)

$120,272 + $134,982

$255,254

2021

$3,061 (+0.7%)

$117,914 + $132,335

$250,249

2020

$3,039 (+2.5%)

$115,602 + $129,740

$245,342

2019

$2,965 (+1.1%)

$114,416 + $128,410

$242,826

2018

$2,933 (+1.2%)

$112,173 + $125,892

$238,065

2017

$2,897 (+2.5%)

$107,816 + $121,004

$228,820

2016

$2,826 (+5.4%)

$107,816 + $121,004

$228,820

2015

$2,682 (+1.6%)

$105,702 + $118,631

$224,333

2014

$2,640 (−0.4%)

$102,076 + $114,560

$216,636

2013

$2,650 (+2.3%)

$102,076 + $114,560

$216,636

2012

$2,590 (+2.0%)

$101,614 + $114,042

$215,656

2011

$2,540 (+1.4%)

$99,622 + $111,806

$211,428

2010

$2,506 (−1.4%)

$97,669 + $109,614

$207,283

2009

$2,540 (+4.4%)

$96,939 + $108,795

$205,734

2008

$2,433

$97,169 + $109,053

$206,222

Tax history for 1012 3rd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,471 (+8.7%)

$125,131 + $140,435

$265,566

2024

$3,192 (+1.2%)

$122,677 + $137,681

$260,358

2023

$3,155 (+1.1%)

$122,677 + $137,681

$260,358

2022

$3,122 (+2.0%)

$120,272 + $134,982

$255,254

2021

$3,061 (+0.7%)

$117,914 + $132,335

$250,249

2020

$3,039 (+2.5%)

$115,602 + $129,740

$245,342

2019

$2,965 (+1.1%)

$114,416 + $128,410

$242,826

2018

$2,933 (+1.2%)

$112,173 + $125,892

$238,065

2017

$2,897 (+2.5%)

$107,816 + $121,004

$228,820

2016

$2,826 (+5.4%)

$107,816 + $121,004

$228,820

2015

$2,682 (+1.6%)

$105,702 + $118,631

$224,333

2014

$2,640 (−0.4%)

$102,076 + $114,560

$216,636

2013

$2,650 (+2.3%)

$102,076 + $114,560

$216,636

2012

$2,590 (+2.0%)

$101,614 + $114,042

$215,656

2011

$2,540 (+1.4%)

$99,622 + $111,806

$211,428

2010

$2,506 (−1.4%)

$97,669 + $109,614

$207,283

2009

$2,540 (+4.4%)

$96,939 + $108,795

$205,734

2008

$2,433

$97,169 + $109,053

$206,222

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

RTA

Subdistrict A–Medium-Density Residential District

The purpose of Subdistrict A is to establish standards for medium-density residential uses which promote and protect the residential characteristics of the subdistrict and provide a suitable environment for its residents. To preserve the architectural and historic character of this subdistrict, all new development will be reviewed to ensure high-quality design compatible with surrounding residential uses, in compliance with the Beach Hill Design Guidelines of the Beach and South of Laurel Comprehensive Area Plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other

May 16, 2018 • Final

Bldg residential

Upgrade the electrical service panel to two hundred amps.

Electrical

Sep 10, 2013 • Final

Bldg residential

Install a new electrical circuit for a hot tub.

Electrical

Pool and hot tub

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Metal

View Information
View: Ocean

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SANTA CRUZ
Living Sq. Ft: 2,228
Building Sq. Ft: 2,228

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 342

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,373
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 22
Municipality Name: SANTA CRUZ CITY
Acres: 0.307
County Use Description: SFR NON-CONFORM USE

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: SANTA CRUZ CITY

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,228
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00703314

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Bay View Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Mission Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Santa Cruz High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 81° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.51M – $1.83M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
924 3rd Street #1, Santa Cruz, CA 11 Beds \| 11.5 Baths \| 10766 Sq. Ft.	$3,822,024
1019 3rd Street #1, Santa Cruz, CA 6 Beds \| - Baths \| 4787 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
1004 3rd Street, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	$1,713,112
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Address	Redfin Estimate
919 3rd Street, Santa Cruz, CA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3197 Sq. Ft.	$2,403,606
1013 3rd Street, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1177 Sq. Ft.	$876,963

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