Completely remodeled Lower Westside home on an oversized 9,000+ sqft lot. Renovated approx. 10 years ago as the owners forever home, this home features quality upgrades including dual-pane windows, new electrical/panel, brand new roof, new furnace/ducting, tankless water heater, exterior paint, rain gutters, remodeled kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite countertops, and an updated bathroom. The home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 large bathroom with a tub and shower and a functional layout. Featuring both an eat-in kitchen and a formal dining room allowing for additional flexibility. Above the garage is a private upper-level retreat with a generous bonus room, bar area, and large outdoor deck; ideal for guests, home office, or creative space with a 1/2 bath located below. Automatic gate for driveway including a two-car garage and parking for multiple vehicles. Large laundry room with sink and additional storage space. The deep backyard features a lawn, established fruit trees, multiple entertaining areas, and a stunning covered all season outdoor dining space. This home is conveniently located near West Cliff Drive, beaches, eateries, shopping, parks, and is located within the Westlake Elementary attendance area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
9,365 sq ftLot Size
$887Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Katy Cowley•DRE #01946911• Cowley Properties
Mission Hill, located between Downtown Santa Cruz and the Westside, is a hillside and historic Santa Cruz neighborhood with a campus-edge energy and a canopy of mature trees. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Mission Street near Bay Street, where coffee counters, taquerias, and small storefronts meet steady foot traffic. Classic Craftsman and Spanish Revival homes line winding streets, with stairways and pocket viewpoints shaping daily routes. UC Santa Cruz’s nearby presence adds a bookish, bike-and-walk rhythm without overpowering the residential feel. The Mission Santa Cruz and its gardens lend a quiet, landmark backdrop, while the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History anchors cultural calendars downtown. Natural Bridges State Beach sits a short drive away for open-sky breaks from the hills.
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Offer insights
223 Rigg St · $1,749,000
$1.75M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.75M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
79 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.4%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace in living room
Eat-in kitchen
Formal dining room
Laundry room with washer and dryer
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bath
1 half bath
Kitchen
Gas oven/range
Laundry & utility
Laundry in utility room
Washer and dryer included
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Composition roof
Residential zoning
Home design
Detached single-story home
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Carport
Off-street parking
On-street parking
Security
Security guard
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Public utilities
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82036709
Aug 18, 2026
Price Changed
$1,749,000
$887/sq ft
Aug 18, 2026
Price Changed
$1,749,000
$887/sq ft
Aug 9, 2026
Relisted
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Aug 9, 2026
Relisted
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Aug 5, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 4, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 13, 2026
Price Changed
$1,799,000
$913/sq ft
Jul 13, 2026
Price Changed
$1,799,000
$913/sq ft
Jun 29, 2026
Price Changed
$1,845,000
$936/sq ft
Jun 29, 2026
Price Changed
$1,845,000
$936/sq ft
Jun 9, 2026
Listed
$1,895,000
$961/sq ft
Jun 9, 2026
Listed
$1,895,000
$961/sq ft
+37
Completely remodeled Lower Westside home on an oversized 9,000+ sqft lot. Renovated approx. 10 years ago as the owners forever home, this home features quality upgrades including dual-pane windows, new electrical/panel, brand new roof, new furnace/ducting, tankless water heater, exterior paint, rain gutters, remodeled kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite countertops, and an updated bathroom. The home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 large bathroom with a tub and shower and a functional layout. Featuring both an eat-in kitchen and a formal dining room allowing for additional flexibility. Above the garage is a private upper-level retreat with a generous bonus room, bar area, and large outdoor deck; ideal for guests, home office, or creative space with a 1/2 bath located below. Automatic gate for driveway including a two-car garage and parking for multiple vehicles. Large laundry room with sink and additional storage space. The deep backyard features a lawn, established fruit trees, multiple entertaining areas, and a stunning covered all season outdoor dining space. This home is conveniently located near West Cliff Drive, beaches, eateries, shopping, parks, and is located within the Westlake Elementary attendance area.
Public Records
Jul 18, 2013
Sold
$70,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,759 (+7.7%)
$431,429 + $203,252
$634,681
2024
$7,206 (+1.2%)
$422,969 + $199,266
$622,235
2023
$7,120 (+1.1%)
$422,969 + $199,266
$622,235
2022
$7,042 (+2.1%)
$414,676 + $195,359
$610,035
2021
$6,898 (+0.8%)
$406,545 + $191,529
$598,074
2020
$6,845 (+2.3%)
$398,574 + $187,773
$586,347
2019
$6,693 (+1.1%)
$394,487 + $185,848
$580,335
2018
$6,618 (+1.3%)
$386,752 + $182,204
$568,956
2017
$6,535 (+5.8%)
$371,734 + $175,130
$546,864
2016
$6,179 (+50.7%)
$371,734 + $175,130
$546,864
2015
$4,100 (+287.5%)
$364,445 + $171,696
$536,141
2014
$1,058 (−0.3%)
$24,259 + $46,512
$70,771
2013
$1,062 (+3.6%)
$24,259 + $46,512
$70,771
2012
$1,025 (+1.6%)
$24,149 + $46,303
$70,452
2011
$1,009 (+9.5%)
$23,674 + $45,395
$69,069
2010
$921 (−72.5%)
$23,210 + $44,505
$67,715
2009
$3,356 (+282.0%)
$180,609 + $105,830
$286,439
2008
$878
$181,038 + $106,081
$287,119
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,365 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,562
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,562
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00649309
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
May 22, 2026 • Final
Bldg residential
Remove and replace the existing composition roofing with new composition shingles.
Roofing
Aug 6, 2025 • Final
Bldg residential
Upgrade the main electrical panel from 100 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
Electric meter
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.
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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Historical weather
Santa Cruz, CA • 95060
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 223 Rigg St
$1,673,994
$75K under list price of $1.75M
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