Victorian home with lots of potential! Located in Harvey West industrial park, this home has been a great rental for over a decade, but it also has live/work or commercial/industrial opportunities. Includes laundry room, high ceilings, storage shed and off-street parking. Parlor currently used as third bedroom. Located within walking distance to many great businesses and activities such as Bocciâs Cellar, Santa Cruz Aleworks, The Tannery, Harvey West Park, Plantronics, Crossfit West and much more. Short distance to Pogonip, Emma McCrary multi use trail, world class mountain biking, hiking and jogging, the River Walk, Highway 1 and 17, UCSC and Downtown Santa Cruz. Donât miss this opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1903Year Built
5,009 sq ftLot Size
$887Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Peter Cook•DRE #01223810• Lighthouse Realty
Contact: 831-425-7355
Bought with Kasey Hinchman•DRE #01424163• David Lyng Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80758789
Dec 15, 2016
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jun 21, 2011
Sold
$335,100
$319/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80834520
Aug 14, 2009
Sold
$285,000
$271/sq ft
Jul 10, 2009
Pending
—
Jul 7, 2009
Price Changed
$295,000
$280/sq ft
Jul 1, 2009
Relisted
—
Jun 9, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jun 5, 2009
Contingent
—
May 6, 2009
Price Changed
$319,900
$304/sq ft
Apr 8, 2009
Price Changed
$339,500
$323/sq ft
Apr 3, 2009
Relisted
—
Mar 10, 2009
Contingent
—
Feb 25, 2009
Price Changed
$379,900
$361/sq ft
Jan 23, 2009
Price Changed
$392,000
$373/sq ft
Dec 16, 2008
Price Changed
$409,900
$390/sq ft
Nov 10, 2008
Price Changed
$419,900
$399/sq ft
Oct 16, 2008
Relisted
—
Oct 6, 2008
Contingent
—
Sep 16, 2008
Listed
$435,000
$413/sq ft
Sep 15, 2008
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80373465
Apr 29, 2004
Sold
$555,000
$528/sq ft
Apr 29, 2004
Listing Removed
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Mar 24, 2004
Sold
$555,000
$528/sq ft
Jan 22, 2004
Listed
*
Jan 22, 2004
Listed
$545,000
$518/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 2002
Sold
$840,000
$798/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 2002
Sold
$312,000
$297/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 9, 1986
Sold
$575,000
$547/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 1965
Sold
$10,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,176 (+7.6%)
$503,490 + $167,830
$671,320
2024
$7,597 (+1.2%)
$493,617 + $164,539
$658,156
2023
$7,506 (+1.1%)
$493,617 + $164,539
$658,156
2022
$7,423 (+2.1%)
$483,938 + $161,313
$645,251
2021
$7,271 (+0.8%)
$474,449 + $158,150
$632,599
2020
$7,215 (+2.3%)
$465,147 + $155,049
$620,196
2019
$7,055 (+1.1%)
$460,377 + $153,459
$613,836
2018
$6,976 (+55.9%)
$451,350 + $150,450
$601,800
2017
$4,475 (+5.6%)
$220,781 + $149,028
$369,809
2016
$4,237 (+3.9%)
$220,781 + $149,028
$369,809
2015
$4,079 (+1.7%)
$216,452 + $146,106
$362,558
2014
$4,012 (+3.6%)
$209,025 + $141,092
$350,117
2013
$3,873 (+3.6%)
$209,025 + $141,092
$350,117
2012
$3,739 (+12.3%)
$199,680 + $134,784
$334,464
2011
$3,330 (−1.2%)
$192,000 + $129,600
$321,600
2010
$3,369 (−15.5%)
$196,000 + $83,300
$279,300
2009
$3,989 (−41.0%)
$200,000 + $85,000
$285,000
2008
$6,761
$247,500 + $90,000
$337,500
Tax history for 225 Encinal St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,176 (+7.6%)
$503,490 + $167,830
$671,320
2024
$7,597 (+1.2%)
$493,617 + $164,539
$658,156
2023
$7,506 (+1.1%)
$493,617 + $164,539
$658,156
2022
$7,423 (+2.1%)
$483,938 + $161,313
$645,251
2021
$7,271 (+0.8%)
$474,449 + $158,150
$632,599
2020
$7,215 (+2.3%)
$465,147 + $155,049
$620,196
2019
$7,055 (+1.1%)
$460,377 + $153,459
$613,836
2018
$6,976 (+55.9%)
$451,350 + $150,450
$601,800
2017
$4,475 (+5.6%)
$220,781 + $149,028
$369,809
2016
$4,237 (+3.9%)
$220,781 + $149,028
$369,809
2015
$4,079 (+1.7%)
$216,452 + $146,106
$362,558
2014
$4,012 (+3.6%)
$209,025 + $141,092
$350,117
2013
$3,873 (+3.6%)
$209,025 + $141,092
$350,117
2012
$3,739 (+12.3%)
$199,680 + $134,784
$334,464
2011
$3,330 (−1.2%)
$192,000 + $129,600
$321,600
2010
$3,369 (−15.5%)
$196,000 + $83,300
$279,300
2009
$3,989 (−41.0%)
$200,000 + $85,000
$285,000
2008
$6,761
$247,500 + $90,000
$337,500
*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
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,009 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,052
Year built
1903
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00104512
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
IG
General Industrial District
To encourage sound industrial development by providing and protecting an environment for such development, subject to regulations necessary to ensure the purity of the land, air, and waters in Santa Cruz County, and the protection of nearby residential, commercial, and industrial uses of the land from hazards, noise, and other disturbances. This section of the zoning ordinance is also part of the Local Coastal Implementation Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Manufacturing
Processing
Warehouse
Office
Medical office
Research & development
Dec 21, 2021 • Final
Bldg residential
Install a 3.84 kW energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Dec 21, 2021 • Final
Bldg residential
Install a roof-mounted, grid-tied photovoltaic solar 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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Off-Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen
Interior Features
Laundry: Washer/Dryer
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,052
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.115
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: IG
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,052
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,009 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00104512
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westlake Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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
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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Estimated sale price
$887,000 – $1.07M
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