Cheerful and bright with vintage charm: this home is ready for a new family or further development. With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, it is located in wonderful proximity to downtown Santa Cruz and public transportation. There is a gated driveway and large backyard. The lot is nearly 6000 square feet. Zoning is RM-MULTIPLE RES-MEDIUM. A permit application in process to convert the garage to a stand alone second unit (not an ADU). There is terrific upside potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1898Year Built
5,924 sq ftLot Size
$571Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Dave Dawson•DRE #01491117• Bailey Properties
Bought with The Madani The Madani Team•DRE #70010074• KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Cheerful and bright with vintage charm: this home is ready for a new family or further development. With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, it is located in wonderful proximity to downtown Santa Cruz and public transportation. There is a gated driveway and large backyard. The lot is nearly 6000 square feet. Zoning is RM-MULTIPLE RES-MEDIUM. A permit application in process to convert the garage to a stand alone second unit (not an ADU). There is terrific upside potential.
MLSListings #ML81733487
Mar 26, 2019
Sold
$735,000
$571/sq ft
Mar 2, 2019
Pending
—
Feb 1, 2019
Contingent
—
Jan 16, 2019
Price Changed
$739,000
$574/sq ft
Dec 17, 2018
Listed
$799,000
$620/sq ft
SDMLS #301750316
Mar 26, 2019
Sold
$735,000
$571/sq ft
Dec 17, 2018
Listed
$739,000
$574/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 19, 1999
Sold
$112,000
$87/sq ft
Public Records
May 12, 1997
Sold
$220,000
$171/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 1990
Sold
$200,000
$155/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 1978
Sold
$50,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,958 (+7.4%)
$627,228 + $209,076
$836,304
2024
$9,270 (+1.2%)
$602,872 + $200,957
$803,829
2023
$9,159 (+1.1%)
$602,872 + $200,957
$803,829
2022
$9,058 (+2.1%)
$591,051 + $197,017
$788,068
2021
$8,872 (+0.8%)
$579,462 + $193,154
$772,616
2020
$8,804 (+117.5%)
$568,100 + $189,367
$757,467
2019
$4,047 (+1.1%)
$562,275 + $187,425
$749,700
2018
$4,005 (+1.2%)
$192,728 + $128,484
$321,212
2017
$3,958 (+5.4%)
$185,244 + $123,494
$308,738
2016
$3,756 (+4.2%)
$185,244 + $123,494
$308,738
2015
$3,605 (+1.6%)
$181,612 + $121,073
$302,685
2014
$3,548 (−0.4%)
$175,380 + $116,918
$292,298
2013
$3,562 (+2.1%)
$175,380 + $116,918
$292,298
2012
$3,489 (+2.0%)
$174,587 + $116,390
$290,977
2011
$3,422 (+1.4%)
$171,164 + $114,107
$285,271
2010
$3,376 (−1.4%)
$167,808 + $111,870
$279,678
2009
$3,423 (+4.1%)
$166,554 + $111,034
$277,588
2008
$3,287
$166,950 + $111,298
$278,248
Tax history for 724 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,958 (+7.4%)
$627,228 + $209,076
$836,304
2024
$9,270 (+1.2%)
$602,872 + $200,957
$803,829
2023
$9,159 (+1.1%)
$602,872 + $200,957
$803,829
2022
$9,058 (+2.1%)
$591,051 + $197,017
$788,068
2021
$8,872 (+0.8%)
$579,462 + $193,154
$772,616
2020
$8,804 (+117.5%)
$568,100 + $189,367
$757,467
2019
$4,047 (+1.1%)
$562,275 + $187,425
$749,700
2018
$4,005 (+1.2%)
$192,728 + $128,484
$321,212
2017
$3,958 (+5.4%)
$185,244 + $123,494
$308,738
2016
$3,756 (+4.2%)
$185,244 + $123,494
$308,738
2015
$3,605 (+1.6%)
$181,612 + $121,073
$302,685
2014
$3,548 (−0.4%)
$175,380 + $116,918
$292,298
2013
$3,562 (+2.1%)
$175,380 + $116,918
$292,298
2012
$3,489 (+2.0%)
$174,587 + $116,390
$290,977
2011
$3,422 (+1.4%)
$171,164 + $114,107
$285,271
2010
$3,376 (−1.4%)
$167,808 + $111,870
$279,678
2009
$3,423 (+4.1%)
$166,554 + $111,034
$277,588
2008
$3,287
$166,950 + $111,298
$278,248
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,924 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
1,288
Year built
1898
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00740124
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.
RM
FP-O
Multiple Residence – Medium-Density District
To promote the development of multifamily townhouses, condominiums and apartments at a medium residential density of 20.1 to 40 units per acre depending on unit mix; to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district; and to promote 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:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street Parking
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Dining Room Information
Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room Information
Separate Family Room
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Gas Burning
Has Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Property Features
Additional Legal ADU Type: Guest House
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,288
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall Furnace
Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
MLS Area: East Santa Cruz
Street Name: Riverside
Street Number: 724
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 93
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,288
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,924 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00740124
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026
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K - 12
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Gault Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Branciforte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% 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 81° expected this year, 15 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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