Charming vintage farmhouse on sunny corner lot. This cozy 2 bedroom 1 bath home features traditional wood lap siding, large attic, bamboo flooring, an abundance of natural light and private backyard. Plenty of room to garden and 1/2 a block to neighborhood park. Convenient location close to 41st Avenue and freeway access.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
5,270 sq ftLot Size
$1,355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Melissa Hansen•DRE #01280728• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Cute Ranch style 1925 farm house in great location of Santa Cruz. Has some remodelling and is a 2 bedroom with 1 bath. Close to neighborhood park, shopping, hospital and freeway access. Must see!
Public Records
Jan 27, 2006
Sold
$630,000
$804/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80564455
Jan 27, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jan 9, 2006
Sold
$630,000
$804/sq ft
Nov 1, 2005
Listed
$629,000
$802/sq ft
You're going to love this 1925 farm house, remodeled in 1995. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, with oversized 1 car garage and large unfinished attic. On a sunny flat lot close to neighborhood park, shopping, hospital and freeway access.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,499 (+7.5%)
$584,935 + $194,978
$779,913
2024
$9,768 (+2.5%)
$573,466 + $191,155
$764,621
2023
$9,533 (+1.4%)
$573,466 + $191,155
$764,621
2022
$9,401 (+3.7%)
$562,222 + $187,407
$749,629
2021
$9,067 (+1.1%)
$551,198 + $183,733
$734,931
2020
$8,966 (+2.4%)
$540,390 + $180,130
$720,520
2019
$8,757 (+1.7%)
$534,849 + $178,283
$713,132
2018
$8,610 (+1.2%)
$524,362 + $174,787
$699,149
2017
$8,505 (+22.0%)
$504,000 + $168,000
$672,000
2016
$6,971 (+2.9%)
$504,000 + $168,000
$672,000
2015
$6,772 (+9.6%)
$354,511 + $197,507
$552,018
2014
$6,181 (+13.6%)
$314,902 + $175,438
$490,340
2013
$5,443 (+3.5%)
$314,902 + $175,438
$490,340
2012
$5,259 (−4.4%)
$269,147 + $149,947
$419,094
2011
$5,498 (−3.2%)
$258,795 + $144,180
$402,975
2010
$5,681 (+0.2%)
$274,770 + $153,080
$427,850
2009
$5,672 (−19.9%)
$287,550 + $160,200
$447,750
2008
$7,084
$287,550 + $160,200
$447,750
Tax history for 2545 Howe St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,499 (+7.5%)
$584,935 + $194,978
$779,913
2024
$9,768 (+2.5%)
$573,466 + $191,155
$764,621
2023
$9,533 (+1.4%)
$573,466 + $191,155
$764,621
2022
$9,401 (+3.7%)
$562,222 + $187,407
$749,629
2021
$9,067 (+1.1%)
$551,198 + $183,733
$734,931
2020
$8,966 (+2.4%)
$540,390 + $180,130
$720,520
2019
$8,757 (+1.7%)
$534,849 + $178,283
$713,132
2018
$8,610 (+1.2%)
$524,362 + $174,787
$699,149
2017
$8,505 (+22.0%)
$504,000 + $168,000
$672,000
2016
$6,971 (+2.9%)
$504,000 + $168,000
$672,000
2015
$6,772 (+9.6%)
$354,511 + $197,507
$552,018
2014
$6,181 (+13.6%)
$314,902 + $175,438
$490,340
2013
$5,443 (+3.5%)
$314,902 + $175,438
$490,340
2012
$5,259 (−4.4%)
$269,147 + $149,947
$419,094
2011
$5,498 (−3.2%)
$258,795 + $144,180
$402,975
2010
$5,681 (+0.2%)
$274,770 + $153,080
$427,850
2009
$5,672 (−19.9%)
$287,550 + $160,200
$447,750
2008
$7,084
$287,550 + $160,200
$447,750
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,271 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
784
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
02510249
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower and Tub, Skylight
Room Information
Attic
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen