Ideally located on a quiet street on the lower Westside of Santa Cruz, just a few blocks from West Cliff Drive, this fabulous single-level home offers easy access to beaches, parks, schools, coffee shops, bakeries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, & markets. The enchanting front yard is beautifully landscaped with colorful flowers & a river rock dry creek bed. Inside, an open kitchen, living, & dining area flows into a family room, leading to the sunny, fenced backyard. The kitchen is well appointed with high quality cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & sun tunnels that bring in natural light. A convenient half bath and laundry room are located just off the kitchen. The full bath has dual sinks & a large skylight. Entry, dining room, hallway, baths, kitchen, eating nook & laundry have durable tile floors. Living room, family room & 3 bedrooms have cozy new carpeting. The spacious backyard is perfect for outdoor activities, whether entertaining, relaxing on the 2 covered patios, or growing your own organic veggies in the raised beds. . Fully owned solar panels on the roof contribute to energy efficiency. The attached garage provides ample storage for bikes & surfboards. This is the Westside home you have been waiting for.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
6,708 sq ftLot Size
$1,148Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bertha Fregoso•DRE #01347108• Karon Properties
Listed by Barbara Schatan•DRE #00892770• Karon Properties
Contact: 831-325-9948
Bought with Alistair Craft•DRE #01402715• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Ideally located on a quiet street on the lower Westside of Santa Cruz, just a few blocks from West Cliff Drive, this fabulous single-level home offers easy access to beaches, parks, schools, coffee shops, bakeries, breweries, wineries, restaurants, & markets. The enchanting front yard is beautifully landscaped with colorful flowers & a river rock dry creek bed. Inside, an open kitchen, living, & dining area flows into a family room, leading to the sunny, fenced backyard. The kitchen is well appointed with high quality cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & sun tunnels that bring in natural light. A convenient half bath and laundry room are located just off the kitchen. The full bath has dual sinks & a large skylight. Entry, dining room, hallway, baths, kitchen, eating nook & laundry have durable tile floors. Living room, family room & 3 bedrooms have cozy new carpeting. The spacious backyard is perfect for outdoor activities, whether entertaining, relaxing on the 2 covered patios, or growing your own organic veggies in the raised beds.. Fully owned solar panels on the roof contribute to energy efficiency. The attached garage provides ample storage for bikes & surfboards. This is the Westside home you have been waiting for.
MLSLISTINGS #ML81955819
Mar 5, 2024
Rental Removed
$5,000
$3/sq ft
Feb 29, 2024
Listed for Rent
$5,000
$3/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1992
Sold
$192,000
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 21, 1963
Sold
$11,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,177 (+8.1%)
$221,049 + $187,185
$408,234
2024
$4,790 (+1.2%)
$216,714 + $183,515
$400,229
2023
$4,735 (+2.8%)
$216,714 + $183,515
$400,229
2022
$4,607 (+2.1%)
$212,465 + $179,917
$392,382
2021
$4,514 (+0.8%)
$208,299 + $176,389
$384,688
2020
$4,480 (+2.4%)
$204,215 + $172,930
$377,145
2019
$4,376 (+1.1%)
$202,121 + $171,157
$373,278
2018
$4,327 (+1.3%)
$198,158 + $167,801
$365,959
2017
$4,273 (+5.6%)
$190,464 + $161,285
$351,749
2016
$4,047 (+4.0%)
$190,464 + $161,285
$351,749
2015
$3,891 (+1.7%)
$186,729 + $158,123
$344,852
2014
$3,826 (−0.4%)
$180,321 + $152,697
$333,018
2013
$3,841 (+2.1%)
$180,321 + $152,697
$333,018
2012
$3,761 (+2.1%)
$179,506 + $152,007
$331,513
2011
$3,685 (+1.4%)
$175,986 + $149,026
$325,012
2010
$3,633 (−1.4%)
$172,535 + $146,104
$318,639
2009
$3,685 (+4.2%)
$171,246 + $145,012
$316,258
2008
$3,536
$171,653 + $145,356
$317,009
Tax history for 116 Handley St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,177 (+8.1%)
$221,049 + $187,185
$408,234
2024
$4,790 (+1.2%)
$216,714 + $183,515
$400,229
2023
$4,735 (+2.8%)
$216,714 + $183,515
$400,229
2022
$4,607 (+2.1%)
$212,465 + $179,917
$392,382
2021
$4,514 (+0.8%)
$208,299 + $176,389
$384,688
2020
$4,480 (+2.4%)
$204,215 + $172,930
$377,145
2019
$4,376 (+1.1%)
$202,121 + $171,157
$373,278
2018
$4,327 (+1.3%)
$198,158 + $167,801
$365,959
2017
$4,273 (+5.6%)
$190,464 + $161,285
$351,749
2016
$4,047 (+4.0%)
$190,464 + $161,285
$351,749
2015
$3,891 (+1.7%)
$186,729 + $158,123
$344,852
2014
$3,826 (−0.4%)
$180,321 + $152,697
$333,018
2013
$3,841 (+2.1%)
$180,321 + $152,697
$333,018
2012
$3,761 (+2.1%)
$179,506 + $152,007
$331,513
2011
$3,685 (+1.4%)
$175,986 + $149,026
$325,012
2010
$3,633 (−1.4%)
$172,535 + $146,104
$318,639
2009
$3,685 (+4.2%)
$171,246 + $145,012
$316,258
2008
$3,536
$171,653 + $145,356
$317,009
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,708 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
1,501
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00314415
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
R-1-5
Single-Family Residence District
To stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district, and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life and single persons; and intended for single-family detached dwellings and the services appurtenant thereto. This section of the Zoning Ordinance is also part of the Local Coastal Implementation Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Aug 4, 2026 • Active
Bldg residential
Construct a detached accessory dwelling unit.
ADU
New construction
Oct 6, 2014 • Final
Bldg residential
Install a roof-mounted grid-tied solar photovoltaic system.
Electrical
Solar
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Shower Over Tub, Tile