This ocean view home is at the end of a private drive on the upper Westside. The five hundred square foot master suite shares the main level with kitchen, dining, and formal living; all with ocean views. Downstairs offers a family room and three more bedrooms. A vintage oak shades part of the flat-usable wraparound backyard. The home is on the hill's edge, just next to the gateway to the Pogonip.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$912Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David Morrell•DRE #01301485• CENTURY 21 Masters
Contact: (831) 239-1255
Bought with Barbara Schatan•DRE #00892770• Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
3,756
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00123106
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-1-10
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
May 14, 2022 • Final
Bldg residential
Remove existing wood shakes and install new composition shingles on a residential building.
Roofing
Dec 21, 2021 • Final
Bldg residential
Install an energy storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Ev charger
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.
Amenities: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Bay Window
Communication: Satellite Dish, Cable TV Available
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,850
Property Information
Level (Street/Main): Bedroom(s)
Property Primary ID: 377153
Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Level), Grade (Sloped Down)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: SFR
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected
Water Information
Water: Heater (Gas), Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School: Bay View Elementary
Elementary School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
Middle School: Mission Hill Middle
High School: Santa Cruz High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
Directions: Take High Street to Spring Street and climb the hill. Just short of the top, on the right, there is a private drive. 656 Spring Street is at the back of the drive, straightaway.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,756
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00123106
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Westlake Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Mission Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Santa Cruz High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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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 83° 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
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Sun exposure
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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Estimated sale price
$2.47M – $2.99M
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