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Off market jan 2015 for $700K

$1,322,931

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,336/mo

•

806

sq ft

539 SUMNER St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

About this home

Seabright gem: walk to beach, restaurants, shopping, yacht harbor. Partially remodeled (with permits) on huge lot. Planning dept-approved plans for addition. Multi-residential low-rise zoning allows for potential development of additional units on property? Lots of fruit trees, raised beds, potential. Annex building currently used as bedroom and storage. Beautiful hardwood floor/built-in cabinets.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

7,710 sq ftLot Size

$1,641Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Walter Stauss •DRE #01105052 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Contact: (831) 246-4663

Bought with Patti Boe •DRE #00946318 • David Lyng Real Estate

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81440396

Redfin Estimate

$1,322,931

$623K since sold in January 2015$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 7.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,225,000
A
2 beds2 baths874 sq ft
210 Park Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,350,000
B
2 beds1 bath904 sq ft
212 Darwin St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,305,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,719 sq ft
1355 Brommer St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$2,300,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,043 sq ft
520 Ocean View Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$1,000,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,372 sq ft
434 Morrissey Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Market trends in 95062, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.5%

1.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

14 days MoM

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Sale history for 539 SUMNER St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 6, 2015

Sold

$700,000

$868/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81440396

Dec 6, 2014

Contingent

—

Dec 6, 2014

Sold

$700,000

$868/sq ft

Nov 28, 2014

Price Changed

$719,000

$892/sq ft

Nov 14, 2014

Listed

$739,000

$917/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81117900

Apr 25, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Apr 25, 2011

Sold

$640,000

$794/sq ft

Apr 23, 2011

Price Changed

$640,000

$794/sq ft

Apr 23, 2011

Listed

$64,000

$79/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 15, 2011

Sold

$640,000

$794/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 17, 1998

Sold

$300,000

$372/sq ft

MLSListings #ML89835617

Nov 17, 1998

Sold

$310,000

$385/sq ft

Sep 1, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Aug 5, 1998

Listed

$310,000

$385/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 28, 1971

Sold

$19,000

$24/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,114 (+7.5%)

$588,907 + $252,389

$841,296

2024

$9,410 (+1.2%)

$577,360 + $247,440

$824,800

2023

$9,297 (+1.1%)

$577,360 + $247,440

$824,800

2022

$9,193 (+2.1%)

$566,039 + $242,588

$808,627

2021

$9,002 (+0.8%)

$554,940 + $237,831

$792,771

2020

$8,932 (+2.2%)

$544,059 + $233,168

$777,227

2019

$8,737 (+1.1%)

$538,480 + $230,777

$769,257

2018

$8,638 (+1.3%)

$527,922 + $226,252

$754,174

2017

$8,528 (+5.9%)

$507,422 + $217,467

$724,889

2016

$8,056 (+5.0%)

$507,422 + $217,467

$724,889

2015

$7,673 (+1.7%)

$497,473 + $213,203

$710,676

2014

$7,544 (+3.6%)

$468,216 + $200,662

$668,878

2013

$7,280 (+3.7%)

$468,216 + $200,662

$668,878

2012

$7,020 (+68.9%)

$447,283 + $191,693

$638,976

2011

$4,156 (+1.4%)

$430,080 + $184,320

$614,400

2010

$4,097 (−1.4%)

$263,088 + $98,506

$361,594

2009

$4,157 (+4.1%)

$261,122 + $97,770

$358,892

2008

$3,991

$261,742 + $98,002

$359,744

Tax history for 539 SUMNER St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,114 (+7.5%)

$588,907 + $252,389

$841,296

2024

$9,410 (+1.2%)

$577,360 + $247,440

$824,800

2023

$9,297 (+1.1%)

$577,360 + $247,440

$824,800

2022

$9,193 (+2.1%)

$566,039 + $242,588

$808,627

2021

$9,002 (+0.8%)

$554,940 + $237,831

$792,771

2020

$8,932 (+2.2%)

$544,059 + $233,168

$777,227

2019

$8,737 (+1.1%)

$538,480 + $230,777

$769,257

2018

$8,638 (+1.3%)

$527,922 + $226,252

$754,174

2017

$8,528 (+5.9%)

$507,422 + $217,467

$724,889

2016

$8,056 (+5.0%)

$507,422 + $217,467

$724,889

2015

$7,673 (+1.7%)

$497,473 + $213,203

$710,676

2014

$7,544 (+3.6%)

$468,216 + $200,662

$668,878

2013

$7,280 (+3.7%)

$468,216 + $200,662

$668,878

2012

$7,020 (+68.9%)

$447,283 + $191,693

$638,976

2011

$4,156 (+1.4%)

$430,080 + $184,320

$614,400

2010

$4,097 (−1.4%)

$263,088 + $98,506

$361,594

2009

$4,157 (+4.1%)

$261,122 + $97,770

$358,892

2008

$3,991

$261,742 + $98,002

$359,744

*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

7,710 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1940

Sq. Ft.

1,056

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

01112326

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

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.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

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

Dec 13, 2023 • Final

Bldg residential

Tear off and replace a composition roof with a new composition roof.

Roofing

Mar 27, 2017 • Final

Bldg residential

Remove and replace the forced air unit.

HVAC

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Minimum): 2
# of Baths (Maximum): 2

Room Information
Family Room Description: No Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Refrigerator(s), Oven Range, Hookups (Gas)

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet (Area), Hardwood (Partial), Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Stove, Fireplace Available

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Local/Neighborhood
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) (Covered), Barbecue Area, Fenced

Building Information
Style: Traditional
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Building Height (Minimum): 1
Building Height (Maximum): 1

Property Features
Amenities: Double Pane Windows(s)
Communication: Cable TV Available
Living Sq. Ft.: 806

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 324448

Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RL

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows
Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Water Information
Water: Heater (Gas), Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
Middle School: Branciforte Middle
High School District: Santa Cruz City High

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,710 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 01112326

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes

Around this home

Schools

Gault Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

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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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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$1.26M – $1.52M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
609 Sumner Street, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1365 Sq. Ft.	$1,177,960
542 Sumner Street, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$1,256,623

Address	Redfin Estimate
604 Sumner Street, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$1,690,723
548 Sumner Street, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,522,316

Address	Redfin Estimate
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