OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2018 for $1.3M

$1,564,856

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,781/mo

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2,880

sq ft

522 Barson St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

About this home

Excellent opportunity to purchase a 4- plex close to the beach and down town Santa Cruz with steady rental history. The building has been well maintained by the same owners for the past 25 years. Low maintenance, high rental demand, rents are in the sweat spot of the market of competing rentals, excellent location with a walk score of 82.Close to area beaches and down town. No Sign on property please do not disturb tenants.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

3,180 sq ftLot Size

$543Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Ron Fossum •DRE #01272394 • Bailey Properties

Bought with RECIP •DRE #01406462 • Out of Area Office

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Redfin Estimate

$1,564,856

$215K since sold in July 2018$3,000 since October

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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,500,000
A
— beds2 baths1,920 sq ft
125 Mountain View Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$1,580,000
B
— beds3 baths1,884 sq ft
915 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$1,460,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,558 sq ft
230 Alhambra Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$1,700,000
D
— beds3 baths2,826 sq ft
334 Pennsylvania Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,650,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,561 sq ft
304 Harbor Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Market trends in 95060, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.4%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$116K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 522 Barson St

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81707550

Jul 16, 2018

Sold

$1,350,000

$469/sq ft

Jul 11, 2018

Pending

—

Jun 12, 2018

Contingent

—

May 29, 2018

Listed

$1,200,000

$417/sq ft

SDMLS #301740308

Jul 16, 2018

Sold

$1,350,000

$469/sq ft

May 29, 2018

Listed

$1,200,000

$417/sq ft

+12

Public Records

Apr 30, 1981

Sold

$35,000

$12/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 11, 1979

Sold

$36,000

$13/sq ft

Public Records

May 18, 1977

Sold

$97,000

$34/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 11, 1972

Sold

$45,000

$16/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 20, 1969

Sold

$33,000

$11/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,969 (+7.1%)

$1,024,047 + $512,023

$1,536,070

2024

$16,777 (+1.2%)

$984,282 + $492,141

$1,476,423

2023

$16,574 (+1.1%)

$984,282 + $492,141

$1,476,423

2022

$16,389 (+2.1%)

$964,982 + $482,491

$1,447,473

2021

$16,048 (+0.8%)

$946,061 + $473,030

$1,419,091

2020

$15,922 (+2.2%)

$927,510 + $463,755

$1,391,265

2019

$15,586 (+302.7%)

$918,000 + $459,000

$1,377,000

2018

$3,871 (+1.1%)

$900,000 + $450,000

$1,350,000

2017

$3,827 (+5.0%)

$99,172 + $181,220

$280,392

2016

$3,644 (+8.9%)

$99,172 + $181,220

$280,392

2015

$3,347 (+1.6%)

$97,228 + $177,668

$274,896

2014

$3,295 (−0.4%)

$93,892 + $171,572

$265,464

2013

$3,307 (+2.1%)

$93,892 + $171,572

$265,464

2012

$3,239 (+1.9%)

$93,468 + $170,796

$264,264

2011

$3,178 (+1.3%)

$91,635 + $167,449

$259,084

2010

$3,136 (−1.3%)

$89,838 + $164,166

$254,004

2009

$3,178 (+6.4%)

$89,167 + $162,939

$252,106

2008

$2,987

$89,379 + $163,326

$252,705

Tax history for 522 Barson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,969 (+7.1%)

$1,024,047 + $512,023

$1,536,070

2024

$16,777 (+1.2%)

$984,282 + $492,141

$1,476,423

2023

$16,574 (+1.1%)

$984,282 + $492,141

$1,476,423

2022

$16,389 (+2.1%)

$964,982 + $482,491

$1,447,473

2021

$16,048 (+0.8%)

$946,061 + $473,030

$1,419,091

2020

$15,922 (+2.2%)

$927,510 + $463,755

$1,391,265

2019

$15,586 (+302.7%)

$918,000 + $459,000

$1,377,000

2018

$3,871 (+1.1%)

$900,000 + $450,000

$1,350,000

2017

$3,827 (+5.0%)

$99,172 + $181,220

$280,392

2016

$3,644 (+8.9%)

$99,172 + $181,220

$280,392

2015

$3,347 (+1.6%)

$97,228 + $177,668

$274,896

2014

$3,295 (−0.4%)

$93,892 + $171,572

$265,464

2013

$3,307 (+2.1%)

$93,892 + $171,572

$265,464

2012

$3,239 (+1.9%)

$93,468 + $170,796

$264,264

2011

$3,178 (+1.3%)

$91,635 + $167,449

$259,084

2010

$3,136 (−1.3%)

$89,838 + $164,166

$254,004

2009

$3,178 (+6.4%)

$89,167 + $162,939

$252,106

2008

$2,987

$89,379 + $163,326

$252,705

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,180 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1962

Sq. Ft.

2,880

Year built

1962

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

01016319

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.

FP-O

Multiple Residence – Low-Density District

To promote the development of multifamily townhouses, condominiums and apartments at a low to medium density of 10.1 to 27 units per acre, depending on unit mix; to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for the lives of families and single persons. This section of the Zoning Ordinance is also part of the Local Coastal Implementation Plan.

Zone overlays

Floodplain Overlay District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Parking Spaces: 3
Has Carport: Yes
Parking Features: Common Parking Area, On Street

Interior

Virtual Tour

Appliances
Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven Range

Flooring Information
Carpet, Vinyl/Linoleum

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Laminate Countertop, Exhaust Fan

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units Leased: 4
# of Units Total: 4

Unit 1 Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Unit 2 Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Unit 3 Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Unit 4 Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Exterior

Building Information
# of Buildings: 1
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition

Style
Architectural Style: Contemporary

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level (Grade)

Property Features
Inclusions: Oven/Range (All Units)
Inclusions (Additional): Refrigerator (All Units)

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 2,880
Ownership Type: Individual

View
View: Park

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,828

Lease Information
Lease Terms: Month to Month

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Listing Terms: Cash or Conventional Loan

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall Furnace

Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Gault Elementary
High School: Santa Cruz High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Middle/Junior High School: Branciforte Middle School

Location Information
MLS Area: East Santa Cruz
Street Name: Barson
Street Number: 522

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 82

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,880
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,180 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 01016319

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Gault Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ 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 84° expected this year, 14 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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$1.49M – $1.80M

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Home values near 522 Barson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
526 Barson Street, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 972 Sq. Ft.	$1,191,204
525 Barson Street, Santa Cruz, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 2060 Sq. Ft.	—
514 Barson Street, Santa Cruz, CA - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,049,052
224 Pearl Street, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,266
305 Jessie Street, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1279 Sq. Ft.	$1,152,814
219 Pearl Street, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$999,930
229 Pearl Street, Santa Cruz, CA - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 324 Sq. Ft.	$719,236

Address	Redfin Estimate
514 Barson Street Unit A, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,060,130
525 Barson Street, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1407 Sq. Ft.	$1,226,451
515 Barson Street, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2634 Sq. Ft.	$1,610,164
228 Pearl Street, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1365 Sq. Ft.	$1,097,973
236 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1749 Sq. Ft.	$1,941,545
221 Pearl Street, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$959,801

Address	Redfin Estimate
510 Barson Street, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1036 Sq. Ft.	$1,055,559
515 Barson Street, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1587 Sq. Ft.	$1,171,586
220 Pearl Street, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$982,438
234 Pearl Street, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 905 Sq. Ft.	$900,292
226 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 994 Sq. Ft.	$1,006,385
223 Pearl Street, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1468 Sq. Ft.	$1,185,791

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