Did you ever wish to create your own dream home? Choose your own colors, design your own kitchen, landscape your own garden or maybe even making your home better than anything you've seen on the market today? All you needed was a house in the most desirable location to make that dream come true. And every once in a while, one comes on the market in the most idyllic setting, you then realize your wish is nearly a reality. This is it! So . .. why wait? See this sweet & delightful 1940s bungalow in Santa Cruz Eastside's Villa de Branciforte before Memorial Day. Did I mention yet what the neighbors are like? Well . .. let me put it this way; If I could place a value on the neighbors' friendliness & caring attitude then this property would be worth millions. A must-see home before it's sold & you know that will happen! Someone is going to create a work of art, will it be you?
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
5,097 sq ftLot Size
$889Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by James Frangella•DRE #01062212• Bay Homes and Estates
Contact: 831-521-2099
Bought with Spencer Hays•DRE #01224139• Strock Real Estate
Did you ever wish to create your own dream home? Choose your own colors, design your own kitchen, landscape your own garden or maybe even making your home better than anything you've seen on the market today? All you needed was a house in the most desirable location to make that dream come true. And every once in a while, one comes on the market in the most idyllic setting, you then realize your wish is nearly a reality. This is it! So ... why wait? See this sweet & delightful 1940s bungalow in Santa Cruz Eastside's Villa de Branciforte before Memorial Day. Did I mention yet what the neighbors are like? Well ... let me put it this way; If I could place a value on the neighbors' friendliness & caring attitude then this property would be worth millions. A must-see home before it's sold & you know that will happen! Someone is going to create a work of art, will it be you?
Public Records
Jul 19, 1996
Sold
$195,000
$166/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,367 (+6.6%)
$696,352 + $174,088
$870,440
2024
$9,721 (+1.2%)
$682,698 + $170,674
$853,372
2023
$9,604 (+1.1%)
$682,698 + $170,674
$853,372
2022
$9,496 (+2.1%)
$669,311 + $167,328
$836,639
2021
$9,299 (+0.8%)
$656,188 + $164,047
$820,235
2020
$9,227 (+2.2%)
$643,321 + $160,830
$804,151
2019
$9,025 (+156.5%)
$636,725 + $159,181
$795,906
2018
$3,519 (+1.2%)
$624,240 + $156,060
$780,300
2017
$3,477 (+5.4%)
$136,826 + $136,826
$273,652
2016
$3,299 (+4.7%)
$136,826 + $136,826
$273,652
2015
$3,150 (+1.6%)
$134,144 + $134,144
$268,288
2014
$3,100 (−0.4%)
$129,542 + $129,542
$259,084
2013
$3,112 (+4.8%)
$129,542 + $129,542
$259,084
2012
$2,968 (+2.0%)
$128,956 + $128,956
$257,912
2011
$2,909 (+1.4%)
$126,428 + $126,428
$252,856
2010
$2,869 (−1.4%)
$123,949 + $123,949
$247,898
2009
$2,909 (+4.4%)
$123,023 + $123,023
$246,046
2008
$2,787
$123,315 + $123,315
$246,630
Tax history for 145 Reed Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,367 (+6.6%)
$696,352 + $174,088
$870,440
2024
$9,721 (+1.2%)
$682,698 + $170,674
$853,372
2023
$9,604 (+1.1%)
$682,698 + $170,674
$853,372
2022
$9,496 (+2.1%)
$669,311 + $167,328
$836,639
2021
$9,299 (+0.8%)
$656,188 + $164,047
$820,235
2020
$9,227 (+2.2%)
$643,321 + $160,830
$804,151
2019
$9,025 (+156.5%)
$636,725 + $159,181
$795,906
2018
$3,519 (+1.2%)
$624,240 + $156,060
$780,300
2017
$3,477 (+5.4%)
$136,826 + $136,826
$273,652
2016
$3,299 (+4.7%)
$136,826 + $136,826
$273,652
2015
$3,150 (+1.6%)
$134,144 + $134,144
$268,288
2014
$3,100 (−0.4%)
$129,542 + $129,542
$259,084
2013
$3,112 (+4.8%)
$129,542 + $129,542
$259,084
2012
$2,968 (+2.0%)
$128,956 + $128,956
$257,912
2011
$2,909 (+1.4%)
$126,428 + $126,428
$252,856
2010
$2,869 (−1.4%)
$123,949 + $123,949
$247,898
2009
$2,909 (+4.4%)
$123,023 + $123,023
$246,046
2008
$2,787
$123,315 + $123,315
$246,630
*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
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,097 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
874
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00920133
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
Feb 19, 2026 • Final
Bldg residential
Repipe the entire home.
Plumbing
Apr 10, 2019 • Final
Bldg residential
Electrical
Kitchen
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: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, Tub
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Ceramic), Oven Range (Gas)
Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Floor Furnace, Gas
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Style: Bungalow
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Communication: Cable TV
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,177
Property Information
Property Condition: Fixer Upper
Property Primary ID: 605044
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.117
Lot Description: Grade (Mostly Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 874
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,097 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00920133
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
De Laveaga Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% chance 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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Historical weather
Santa Cruz, CA • 95060
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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.
10.8 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$994,000 – $1.20M
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