This beachy-fresh, corner lot home has a great indoor & outdoor vibe. It is conveniently located with just a 15-minute walk to West Cliff to check out the waves, a few minutes to our favorite brewery Humble Sea, bakeries, restaurants, coffee shops & grocery. It's truly the best location! A very charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath home has plenty of room to garden outside and frolic. This home features french doors in the dining room opens to the backyard, fireplace, indoor laundry, open kitchen and master bathroom. 3D tour and more information at www. 526swift.com
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
5,097 sq ftLot Size
$1,167Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gina Odom•DRE #01708074• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Listed by John Ultsch•DRE #01858587• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 831-331-9455
Bought with Martha Lopez Chubb•DRE #00978310• KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Westside location, blocks to west cliff, on large corner lot. Close to UCSC, near bus service and close to Swift Street courtyard. Great back/side yard. Brick fireplace in living room & inside laundry.
MLSListings #ML80432453
Dec 28, 2004
Sold
$590,000
$567/sq ft
Nov 12, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Nov 5, 2004
Listed
$549,000
$528/sq ft
Great westside location, just blocks to west cliff dr. on large corner lot. Great access to UCSC, near bus service and close to Kelly's courtyard. Attached garage with side yard. Brick fireplace in livingroom & inside laundry.
Public Records
Oct 24, 1984
Sold
$8,000
$8/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 2, 1976
Sold
$47,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,802 (+7.4%)
$809,298 + $187,013
$996,311
2024
$10,988 (+1.2%)
$793,430 + $183,347
$976,777
2023
$10,853 (+1.2%)
$793,430 + $183,347
$976,777
2022
$10,729 (+2.1%)
$777,872 + $179,752
$957,624
2021
$10,504 (+19.3%)
$762,620 + $176,227
$938,847
2020
$8,805 (+2.2%)
$747,666 + $172,772
$920,438
2019
$8,612 (+1.1%)
$568,277 + $189,426
$757,703
2018
$8,514 (+1.3%)
$557,134 + $185,711
$742,845
2017
$8,406 (+9.4%)
$535,500 + $178,500
$714,000
2016
$7,681 (+6.8%)
$535,500 + $178,500
$714,000
2015
$7,189 (+10.3%)
$405,454 + $270,303
$675,757
2014
$6,519 (+15.2%)
$344,598 + $229,732
$574,330
2013
$5,660 (+3.8%)
$344,598 + $229,732
$574,330
2012
$5,454 (−4.4%)
$294,528 + $196,352
$490,880
2011
$5,703 (−3.6%)
$283,200 + $188,800
$472,000
2010
$5,919 (−1.2%)
$297,360 + $198,240
$495,600
2009
$5,993 (−14.8%)
$311,520 + $207,680
$519,200
2008
$7,036
$311,520 + $207,680
$519,200
Tax history for 526 Swift St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,802 (+7.4%)
$809,298 + $187,013
$996,311
2024
$10,988 (+1.2%)
$793,430 + $183,347
$976,777
2023
$10,853 (+1.2%)
$793,430 + $183,347
$976,777
2022
$10,729 (+2.1%)
$777,872 + $179,752
$957,624
2021
$10,504 (+19.3%)
$762,620 + $176,227
$938,847
2020
$8,805 (+2.2%)
$747,666 + $172,772
$920,438
2019
$8,612 (+1.1%)
$568,277 + $189,426
$757,703
2018
$8,514 (+1.3%)
$557,134 + $185,711
$742,845
2017
$8,406 (+9.4%)
$535,500 + $178,500
$714,000
2016
$7,681 (+6.8%)
$535,500 + $178,500
$714,000
2015
$7,189 (+10.3%)
$405,454 + $270,303
$675,757
2014
$6,519 (+15.2%)
$344,598 + $229,732
$574,330
2013
$5,660 (+3.8%)
$344,598 + $229,732
$574,330
2012
$5,454 (−4.4%)
$294,528 + $196,352
$490,880
2011
$5,703 (−3.6%)
$283,200 + $188,800
$472,000
2010
$5,919 (−1.2%)
$297,360 + $198,240
$495,600
2009
$5,993 (−14.8%)
$311,520 + $207,680
$519,200
2008
$7,036
$311,520 + $207,680
$519,200
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,097 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00313147
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
Sep 4, 2026 • Final
Bldg residential
Remodel a single-family home, including the kitchen and bathrooms.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Aug 12, 2021 • Final
Bldg residential
Install a new energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
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
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Vinyl/Linoleum
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 232265
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.117
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,097 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00313147
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bay View Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Mission Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Santa Cruz High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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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
7 days above 81° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.15M – $1.40M
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