This solid 1940 era home is situated in the Westlake area, considered one of the city's finest neighborhoods. The nearby Westlake pond is a beautiful place to relax or walk your dog. University of California at Santa Cruz is within walking distance as is Pogonip recreational area. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features lovely living room with wood-burning fireplace & leads into the formal dining room which looks out onto the backyard deck. The kitchen accesses the 2 car garage, backyard, & dining room.
Public Records
Jul 16, 1973
Sold
$37,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,394 (+6.6%)
$1,308,697 + $441,303
$1,750,000
2024
$19,129 (+2.8%)
$1,290,000 + $435,000
$1,725,000
2023
$18,601 (+1.2%)
$1,290,000 + $435,000
$1,725,000
2022
$18,387 (+59.1%)
$1,326,510 + $338,130
$1,664,640
2021
$11,557 (+0.8%)
$1,300,500 + $331,500
$1,632,000
2020
$11,465 (+2.2%)
$761,960 + $253,987
$1,015,947
2019
$11,215 (+1.2%)
$754,147 + $251,382
$1,005,529
2018
$11,086 (+1.3%)
$739,360 + $246,453
$985,813
2017
$10,941 (+5.9%)
$710,649 + $236,883
$947,532
2016
$10,328 (+918.5%)
$710,649 + $236,883
$947,532
2015
$1,014 (+23.5%)
$696,715 + $232,238
$928,953
2014
$821 (−0.2%)
$26,500 + $39,032
$65,532
2013
$823 (+4.6%)
$26,500 + $39,032
$65,532
2012
$787 (+1.9%)
$26,378 + $38,858
$65,236
2011
$772 (−11.0%)
$25,860 + $38,095
$63,955
2010
$867 (+12.4%)
$25,353 + $37,348
$62,701
2009
$771 (+23.9%)
$25,164 + $37,069
$62,233
2008
$622
$25,224 + $37,157
$62,381
Tax history for 144 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,394 (+6.6%)
$1,308,697 + $441,303
$1,750,000
2024
$19,129 (+2.8%)
$1,290,000 + $435,000
$1,725,000
2023
$18,601 (+1.2%)
$1,290,000 + $435,000
$1,725,000
2022
$18,387 (+59.1%)
$1,326,510 + $338,130
$1,664,640
2021
$11,557 (+0.8%)
$1,300,500 + $331,500
$1,632,000
2020
$11,465 (+2.2%)
$761,960 + $253,987
$1,015,947
2019
$11,215 (+1.2%)
$754,147 + $251,382
$1,005,529
2018
$11,086 (+1.3%)
$739,360 + $246,453
$985,813
2017
$10,941 (+5.9%)
$710,649 + $236,883
$947,532
2016
$10,328 (+918.5%)
$710,649 + $236,883
$947,532
2015
$1,014 (+23.5%)
$696,715 + $232,238
$928,953
2014
$821 (−0.2%)
$26,500 + $39,032
$65,532
2013
$823 (+4.6%)
$26,500 + $39,032
$65,532
2012
$787 (+1.9%)
$26,378 + $38,858
$65,236
2011
$772 (−11.0%)
$25,860 + $38,095
$63,955
2010
$867 (+12.4%)
$25,353 + $37,348
$62,701
2009
$771 (+23.9%)
$25,164 + $37,069
$62,233
2008
$622
$25,224 + $37,157
$62,381
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,542 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,475
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00610110
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 26, 2023 • Final
Bldg residential
Install an in-ground pool and spa.
Electrical
Gas
Pool and hot tub
Solar
Feb 24, 2016 • Final
Bldg residential
Perform a kitchen remodel.
Kitchen
Remodel
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): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Family Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas-Burning
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,475
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 502355
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.242
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,475
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,542 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00610110
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westlake Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Mission Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Santa Cruz High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 15 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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Sun exposure
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
$2.00M – $2.42M
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