Classic 3 bedroom one and a half bath ranch home in the heart of Santa Cruz' Westlake neighborhood. Prime location near Westlake Pond and School, The Pogonip, UCSC, with easy access to Highways 1 and 17. This special single-level property has been owned by the same family for over 50 years! Features such as hardwood floors, stone fireplace, create subtle mid-century vibes. Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors open to a deck with backyard views from the living room, dining area, and kitchen, filling the home with natural light. Situated on an expansive 14,000+ square foot lot, the private yard feels like a personal oasis. Established fruit trees and roses and room to garden for your outdoor enjoyment. Laurel Creek, one of the Tres Ojos de Agua, borders the back of the property. There is a double oven, 5-burner gas cooktop, and eat-in breakfast nook. The spacious utility room has room for a combo washer/dryer and storage. Central forced heating and owned solar panels. The former two-car garage is currently used as a library/flex space. Freshly painted inside and out and ready for your personal touches! This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of the original Westlake homes in its original pristine design.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$1,040Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Anina Van Alstine•DRE #00585992• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Julia Randall•DRE #02117818• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 831-818-0735
Bought with Peter Cook•DRE #01223810• Lighthouse Realty
Classic 3 bedroom one and a half bath ranch home in the heart of Santa Cruz' Westlake neighborhood. Prime location near Westlake Pond and School, The Pogonip, UCSC, with easy access to Highways 1 and 17. This special single-level property has been owned by the same family for over 50 years! Features such as hardwood floors, stone fireplace, create subtle mid-century vibes. Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors open to a deck with backyard views from the living room, dining area, and kitchen, filling the home with natural light. Situated on an expansive 14,000+ square foot lot, the private yard feels like a personal oasis. Established fruit trees and roses and room to garden for your outdoor enjoyment. Laurel Creek, one of the Tres Ojos de Agua, borders the back of the property. There is a double oven, 5-burner gas cooktop, and eat-in breakfast nook. The spacious utility room has room for a combo washer/dryer and storage. Central forced heating and owned solar panels. The former two-car garage is currently used as a library/flex space. Freshly painted inside and out and ready for your personal touches! This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of the original Westlake homes in its original pristine design.
Public Records
Aug 13, 1976
Sold
$69,000
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,373 (+9.5%)
$45,357 + $116,974
$162,331
2024
$2,167 (+4.8%)
$44,468 + $114,681
$159,149
2023
$2,068 (+1.0%)
$44,468 + $114,681
$159,149
2022
$2,047 (+1.8%)
$43,596 + $112,432
$156,028
2021
$2,010 (+0.7%)
$42,741 + $110,227
$152,968
2020
$1,996 (+2.7%)
$41,903 + $108,066
$149,969
2019
$1,943 (+1.0%)
$41,474 + $106,958
$148,432
2018
$1,923 (+1.2%)
$40,660 + $104,861
$145,521
2017
$1,901 (+4.9%)
$39,081 + $100,789
$139,870
2016
$1,813 (+8.1%)
$39,081 + $100,789
$139,870
2015
$1,677 (+1.6%)
$38,315 + $98,813
$137,128
2014
$1,651 (−0.3%)
$37,000 + $95,422
$132,422
2013
$1,656 (+2.9%)
$37,000 + $95,422
$132,422
2012
$1,610 (+1.9%)
$36,833 + $94,991
$131,824
2011
$1,579 (+1.3%)
$36,111 + $93,128
$129,239
2010
$1,559 (−1.3%)
$35,403 + $91,302
$126,705
2009
$1,579 (+5.0%)
$35,138 + $90,620
$125,758
2008
$1,503
$35,221 + $90,835
$126,056
Tax history for 131 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,373 (+9.5%)
$45,357 + $116,974
$162,331
2024
$2,167 (+4.8%)
$44,468 + $114,681
$159,149
2023
$2,068 (+1.0%)
$44,468 + $114,681
$159,149
2022
$2,047 (+1.8%)
$43,596 + $112,432
$156,028
2021
$2,010 (+0.7%)
$42,741 + $110,227
$152,968
2020
$1,996 (+2.7%)
$41,903 + $108,066
$149,969
2019
$1,943 (+1.0%)
$41,474 + $106,958
$148,432
2018
$1,923 (+1.2%)
$40,660 + $104,861
$145,521
2017
$1,901 (+4.9%)
$39,081 + $100,789
$139,870
2016
$1,813 (+8.1%)
$39,081 + $100,789
$139,870
2015
$1,677 (+1.6%)
$38,315 + $98,813
$137,128
2014
$1,651 (−0.3%)
$37,000 + $95,422
$132,422
2013
$1,656 (+2.9%)
$37,000 + $95,422
$132,422
2012
$1,610 (+1.9%)
$36,833 + $94,991
$131,824
2011
$1,579 (+1.3%)
$36,111 + $93,128
$129,239
2010
$1,559 (−1.3%)
$35,403 + $91,302
$126,705
2009
$1,579 (+5.0%)
$35,138 + $90,620
$125,758
2008
$1,503
$35,221 + $90,835
$126,056
*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
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,996
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00610302
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Jan 29, 2016 • Final
Bldg residential
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system.
Electrical
Solar
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