215 Surfside Ave is a 1,271 square foot house on a 6,186 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Santa Cruz data, we estimate the home's value is $1,455,679.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
6,186 sq ftLot Size
$1,145Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,455,679
$5,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 19.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.81M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,262 (+20.1%)
$437,762 + $126,983
$564,745
2024
$1,051 (+0.9%)
$17,572 + $45,978
$63,550
2023
$1,041 (+0.9%)
$17,572 + $45,978
$63,550
2022
$1,032 (+1.5%)
$17,228 + $45,076
$62,304
2021
$1,017 (+0.6%)
$16,890 + $44,192
$61,082
2020
$1,011 (+3.3%)
$16,559 + $43,326
$59,885
2019
$979 (+0.9%)
$16,389 + $42,882
$59,271
2018
$970 (+1.0%)
$16,068 + $42,041
$58,109
2017
$961 (+3.7%)
$15,443 + $40,408
$55,851
2016
$927 (+16.0%)
$15,443 + $40,408
$55,851
2015
$799 (+1.4%)
$15,140 + $39,616
$54,756
2014
$788 (−0.3%)
$14,621 + $38,257
$52,878
2013
$790 (+4.5%)
$14,621 + $38,257
$52,878
2012
$756 (+1.6%)
$14,555 + $38,084
$52,639
2011
$744 (+1.1%)
$14,270 + $37,337
$51,607
2010
$736 (−1.0%)
$13,990 + $36,605
$50,595
2009
$743 (+6.6%)
$13,885 + $36,331
$50,216
2008
$697
$13,918 + $36,417
$50,335
Tax history for 215 Surfside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,262 (+20.1%)
$437,762 + $126,983
$564,745
2024
$1,051 (+0.9%)
$17,572 + $45,978
$63,550
2023
$1,041 (+0.9%)
$17,572 + $45,978
$63,550
2022
$1,032 (+1.5%)
$17,228 + $45,076
$62,304
2021
$1,017 (+0.6%)
$16,890 + $44,192
$61,082
2020
$1,011 (+3.3%)
$16,559 + $43,326
$59,885
2019
$979 (+0.9%)
$16,389 + $42,882
$59,271
2018
$970 (+1.0%)
$16,068 + $42,041
$58,109
2017
$961 (+3.7%)
$15,443 + $40,408
$55,851
2016
$927 (+16.0%)
$15,443 + $40,408
$55,851
2015
$799 (+1.4%)
$15,140 + $39,616
$54,756
2014
$788 (−0.3%)
$14,621 + $38,257
$52,878
2013
$790 (+4.5%)
$14,621 + $38,257
$52,878
2012
$756 (+1.6%)
$14,555 + $38,084
$52,639
2011
$744 (+1.1%)
$14,270 + $37,337
$51,607
2010
$736 (−1.0%)
$13,990 + $36,605
$50,595
2009
$743 (+6.6%)
$13,885 + $36,331
$50,216
2008
$697
$13,918 + $36,417
$50,335
*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
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
Dec 11, 2015 • Final
Bldg residential
Install a roof-mounted 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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,271
Building Sq. Ft: 1,271
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,186
Municipality Name: SANTA CRUZ CITY
Acres: 0.142
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SANTA CRUZ CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,271
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,186 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00310331
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bay View Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Mission Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Santa Cruz High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 22-32% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.38M – $1.68M
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