Welcome to a fantastic opportunity at 223 Routier Street, a rare 4-bedroom, 2-bath home ideally situated just a short drive from downtown Santa Cruz. Step inside to discover a bright and airy floor plan with hardwood floors and abundant natural light. The layout includes a spacious kitchen, inviting living room, and generously sized bedrooms. Outside, a large fenced yard offers the perfect setting for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining under the Santa Cruz sunshine. This property is brimming with potential, ready for your personal touch and creative vision. Whether you're looking to modernize, expand, or simply make it your own, this home presents an incredible opportunity to create your ideal coastal retreat just minutes from beaches, shops, and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
5,663 sq ftLot Size
$797Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Marvin Christie•DRE #01894395• Anderson Christie, Inc.
Listed by David Anderson•DRE #01819137• Anderson Christie, Inc.
Welcome to a fantastic opportunity at 223 Routier Street, a rare 4-bedroom, 2-bath home ideally situated just a short drive from downtown Santa Cruz. Step inside to discover a bright and airy floor plan with hardwood floors and abundant natural light. The layout includes a spacious kitchen, inviting living room, and generously sized bedrooms. Outside, a large fenced yard offers the perfect setting for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining under the Santa Cruz sunshine. This property is brimming with potential, ready for your personal touch and creative vision. Whether you're looking to modernize, expand, or simply make it your own, this home presents an incredible opportunity to create your ideal coastal retreat just minutes from beaches, shops, and restaurants.
Public Records
Oct 19, 1971
Sold
$23,500
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,024 (+244.3%)
$918,000 + $178,500
$1,096,500
2024
$3,783 (+1.1%)
$183,622 + $124,042
$307,664
2023
$3,740 (+1.1%)
$183,622 + $124,042
$307,664
2022
$3,701 (+2.0%)
$180,022 + $121,610
$301,632
2021
$3,630 (+0.7%)
$176,492 + $119,226
$295,718
2020
$3,604 (+2.4%)
$173,030 + $116,888
$289,918
2019
$3,519 (+1.1%)
$171,256 + $115,690
$286,946
2018
$3,482 (+1.2%)
$167,898 + $113,420
$281,318
2017
$3,441 (+5.4%)
$161,378 + $109,018
$270,396
2016
$3,264 (+4.7%)
$161,378 + $109,018
$270,396
2015
$3,116 (+1.6%)
$158,214 + $106,880
$265,094
2014
$3,067 (−0.4%)
$152,786 + $103,212
$255,998
2013
$3,078 (+2.2%)
$152,786 + $103,212
$255,998
2012
$3,012 (+352.1%)
$152,095 + $102,745
$254,840
2011
$666 (+0.9%)
$149,113 + $100,730
$249,843
2010
$660 (−0.9%)
$15,308 + $21,192
$36,500
2009
$666 (+6.7%)
$15,194 + $21,034
$36,228
2008
$624
$15,230 + $21,084
$36,314
Tax history for 223 Routier St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,024 (+244.3%)
$918,000 + $178,500
$1,096,500
2024
$3,783 (+1.1%)
$183,622 + $124,042
$307,664
2023
$3,740 (+1.1%)
$183,622 + $124,042
$307,664
2022
$3,701 (+2.0%)
$180,022 + $121,610
$301,632
2021
$3,630 (+0.7%)
$176,492 + $119,226
$295,718
2020
$3,604 (+2.4%)
$173,030 + $116,888
$289,918
2019
$3,519 (+1.1%)
$171,256 + $115,690
$286,946
2018
$3,482 (+1.2%)
$167,898 + $113,420
$281,318
2017
$3,441 (+5.4%)
$161,378 + $109,018
$270,396
2016
$3,264 (+4.7%)
$161,378 + $109,018
$270,396
2015
$3,116 (+1.6%)
$158,214 + $106,880
$265,094
2014
$3,067 (−0.4%)
$152,786 + $103,212
$255,998
2013
$3,078 (+2.2%)
$152,786 + $103,212
$255,998
2012
$3,012 (+352.1%)
$152,095 + $102,745
$254,840
2011
$666 (+0.9%)
$149,113 + $100,730
$249,843
2010
$660 (−0.9%)
$15,308 + $21,192
$36,500
2009
$666 (+6.7%)
$15,194 + $21,034
$36,228
2008
$624
$15,230 + $21,084
$36,314
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
1,280
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00815405
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 3, 2027 • Active
Bldg residential
Electrical
May 15, 2019 • Final
Residential reroof with asphalt shingles
Remove the existing wood shake roof and install a new composition shingle roof.
Roofing
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, Parking Area
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Formica), Oven Range (Gas), Refrigerator(s)
Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Other (See Remarks)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Other
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,064
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 733556
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.13
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: Residential
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: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00815405
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
De Laveaga Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 83° expected this year, 16 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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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.
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Estimated sale price
$1.56M – $1.89M
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