On Santa Cruz's coveted Upper Westside, this home captures stunning sunrise vistas over Monterey Bay, as well as mesmerizing nighttime views of the city, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and Wharf. Featuring 4 bedrooms plus an office/library, the versatile floor plan offers multiple inviting spaces for both relaxation and entertaining including a living room, formal and informal dining areas, and a grand great room with high ceilings, a fireplace, wet bar, and expansive ocean-view windows opening to a spacious deck. The primary suite is a retreat with a fireplace, generous walk-in closet, built-in dresser, ample storage, and a large ensuite bath opening to a private ocean-view balcony. Enjoy outdoor living across multiple Oceanview decks and a private fenced backyard, perfect for gatherings. Conveniently located near UCSC, local schools, Westlake Park, scenic hiking and biking trails, downtown shops, fine restaurants, and the beach, this home balances tranquility with accessibility. Some of the recent updates include a newer roof, fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring, updated lighting and hardware, new windows, and a newly reimagined front yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
8,538 sq ftLot Size
$586Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lyng-Vidrine Lyng-Vidrine Team•DRE #70010151• David Lyng Real Estate
Listed by Dennis Lunder•DRE #00656586• Dennis A. Lunder, Broker
Escolona, located between the San Lorenzo River and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, is a residential and coastal Santa Cruz neighborhood with river-adjacent paths and a beach-town street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Laurel St and Pacific Ave corridor, where coffee counters, indie boutiques, and late-night bites keep the sidewalks active. Housing leans to classic beach cottages and compact bungalows, with pockets of small apartment buildings near busier streets. The river levee and nearby beaches shape daily routines with walking and cycling routes. Downtown’s arts calendar and live-music nights spill outward without changing the area’s low-key feel. Local staples such as The Catalyst, Bookshop Santa Cruz, and Abbott Square Market act as cultural anchors.
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Market insights
623 High St · $1,995,000
DAYS ON MARKET
55 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,995,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,247,421. (37% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
28% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
High ceilings
Vaulted ceilings
Wet bar
Great room
Library
Office
Dining area
Eat-in kitchen
Formal dining room
Kitchen and family room combination
Separate family room
Three fireplaces in the family room, living room, and primary bedroom; includes a gas starter and wood-burning feature
Bedrooms
Ground-floor bedrooms
Primary suite/retreats
Walk-in closet
More than one primary bedroom
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Double sinks
Primary stall shower
Shower and tub
Stall showers
Tub in primary bedroom
Jetted tub
Updated bathrooms
Full bathroom on the ground floor
Oversized tub in primary bathroom
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Built-in oven
Refrigerator
Tile countertops
Island
Laundry & utility
Laundry in garage
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Exterior features
Fenced backyard
Balcony/patio
Barbecue area
Deck
Courtyard
Storage shed
Bay, city lights, garden/greenbelt, and ocean views
Home design
Two stories
Parking
Attached garage with two spaces
Three total parking spaces
Parking area
Construction
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter and slab foundation
Utilities
Public utilities
Public water
Financial info
Cash or conventional financing
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
On Santa Cruz's coveted Upper Westside, this home captures stunning sunrise vistas over Monterey Bay, as well as mesmerizing nighttime views of the city, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and Wharf. Featuring 4 bedrooms plus an office/library, the versatile floor plan offers multiple inviting spaces for both relaxation and entertaining including a living room, formal and informal dining areas, and a grand great room with high ceilings, a fireplace, wet bar, and expansive ocean-view windows opening to a spacious deck. The primary suite is a retreat with a fireplace, generous walk-in closet, built-in dresser, ample storage, and a large ensuite bath opening to a private ocean-view balcony. Enjoy outdoor living across multiple Oceanview decks and a private fenced backyard, perfect for gatherings. Conveniently located near UCSC, local schools, Westlake Park, scenic hiking and biking trails, downtown shops, fine restaurants, and the beach, this home balances tranquility with accessibility. Some of the recent updates include a newer roof, fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring, updated lighting and hardware, new windows, and a newly reimagined front yard.
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Jul 22, 2026
Listing Removed
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May 18, 2026
Listing Removed
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MLSListings #ML82010233
Jul 14, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jun 12, 2025
Listed
$2,250,000
$661/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81980348
Jun 5, 2025
Listing Removed
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Mar 13, 2025
Price Changed
$2,150,000
$631/sq ft
Jan 27, 2025
Price Changed
$2,295,000
$674/sq ft
Sep 18, 2024
Listed
$2,395,000
$703/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81944723
Apr 20, 2025
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Nov 26, 1986
Sold
$175,000
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 12, 1982
Sold
$107,500
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 11, 1978
Sold
$92,000
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 29, 1976
Sold
$70,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,452 (+7.8%)
$185,719 + $334,371
$520,090
2024
$5,984 (+1.2%)
$182,078 + $327,815
$509,893
2023
$5,913 (+1.1%)
$182,078 + $327,815
$509,893
2022
$5,849 (+2.1%)
$178,508 + $321,387
$499,895
2021
$5,731 (+0.8%)
$175,008 + $315,086
$490,094
2020
$5,687 (+2.3%)
$171,576 + $308,907
$480,483
2019
$5,559 (+1.1%)
$169,817 + $305,740
$475,557
2018
$5,498 (+1.3%)
$166,487 + $299,745
$466,232
2017
$5,430 (+5.7%)
$160,023 + $288,106
$448,129
2016
$5,138 (+3.3%)
$160,023 + $288,106
$448,129
2015
$4,973 (+1.7%)
$156,885 + $282,457
$439,342
2014
$4,892 (−0.4%)
$151,501 + $272,764
$424,265
2013
$4,911 (+1.9%)
$151,501 + $272,764
$424,265
2012
$4,817 (+2.1%)
$150,816 + $271,531
$422,347
2011
$4,720 (+1.4%)
$147,859 + $266,207
$414,066
2010
$4,653 (−1.4%)
$144,960 + $260,987
$405,947
2009
$4,721 (+4.1%)
$143,877 + $259,036
$402,913
2008
$4,537
$144,219 + $259,651
$403,870
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,538 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1964
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,406
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,406
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00607121
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 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
Mar 17, 2026 • Final
Bldg residential
Replace a gas furnace and ducting.
Gas
HVAC
Apr 25, 2023 • Final
Bldg residential
Tear off and replace a composition roof with a new composition roof.
Roofing
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.
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
7/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Cruz, CA • 95060
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in Santa Cruz. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 623 High St
$1,901,066
$94K under list price of $2.00M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $1.9M.