OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2017 for $899K

$1,402,885

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,657/mo

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1,397

sq ft

728 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

About this home

An oasis in the heart of Santa Cruz, this has been the home of the Fairytale Farm for many years. Now, it's ready for your dreams to take form. You will appreciate the ideal single-level floor plan that provides the option for flexible living arrangements. The private back bedroom, bathroom, and wet bar have been rented both on a short-term and long-term basis providing a nice income stream over the years. The current owners have a coveted whole-house vacation rental permit, and this may be transferrable to the next steward of the property. While this original Santa Cruz bungalow is a very special home, the RM zoning allows for a variety of very interesting DEVELOPMENT POSSIBILITIES. UPTO 7 UNITS could be built on this parcel. You could also add multiple units on the parcel while keeping the existing home in place which could even be converted into a duplex. First showings are on Thursday 10/12 from 9:30am-Noon, and both SAT/SUN 1-4pm. Don't miss this very special opportunity!

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

7,492 sq ftLot Size

$1,004Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Daniel Oster •DRE #01381869 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Contact: 831-252-5000

Bought with Maria Kelly •DRE #01826299 • KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81680854

Redfin Estimate

$1,402,885

$503K since sold in November 2017$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 16.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.68M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$2,300,000
A
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SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,650,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,078 sq ft
115 Mountain View Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,600,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,173 sq ft
101 Trescony St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,560,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,048 sq ft
1414 Laurel, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$1,275,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,100 sq ft
1124 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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$5,323/mo

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Market trends in 95060, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$43K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 728 Riverside Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 22, 2017

Sold

$900,000

$644/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81680854

Nov 22, 2017

Sold

$899,950

$644/sq ft

Nov 22, 2017

Sold

$899,950

$644/sq ft

Oct 23, 2017

Contingent

—

Oct 8, 2017

Listed

$899,950

$644/sq ft

Oct 8, 2017

Listed

$899,950

$644/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 28, 2002

Sold

$470,000

$336/sq ft

Public Records

May 8, 1996

Sold

$160,000

$115/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 17, 1974

Sold

$26,500

$19/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 11, 1969

Sold

$15,500

$11/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,285 (+7.3%)

$796,481 + $227,509

$1,023,990

2024

$11,447 (+1.2%)

$780,863 + $223,048

$1,003,911

2023

$11,309 (+1.1%)

$780,863 + $223,048

$1,003,911

2022

$11,183 (+2.1%)

$765,552 + $218,675

$984,227

2021

$10,951 (+0.8%)

$750,541 + $214,387

$964,928

2020

$10,866 (+2.2%)

$735,825 + $210,183

$946,008

2019

$10,632 (+1.1%)

$728,280 + $208,028

$936,308

2018

$10,512 (+47.6%)

$714,000 + $203,949

$917,949

2017

$7,120 (+5.7%)

$420,058 + $178,207

$598,265

2016

$6,734 (+2.7%)

$420,058 + $178,207

$598,265

2015

$6,554 (+1.7%)

$411,822 + $174,713

$586,535

2014

$6,445 (+10.9%)

$397,690 + $168,718

$566,408

2013

$5,809 (+3.8%)

$397,690 + $168,718

$566,408

2012

$5,598 (−0.7%)

$353,496 + $149,968

$503,464

2011

$5,640 (+0.7%)

$339,900 + $144,200

$484,100

2010

$5,600 (−6.3%)

$343,200 + $145,600

$488,800

2009

$5,980 (−1.4%)

$343,200 + $145,600

$488,800

2008

$6,065

$363,000 + $154,000

$517,000

Tax history for 728 Riverside Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,285 (+7.3%)

$796,481 + $227,509

$1,023,990

2024

$11,447 (+1.2%)

$780,863 + $223,048

$1,003,911

2023

$11,309 (+1.1%)

$780,863 + $223,048

$1,003,911

2022

$11,183 (+2.1%)

$765,552 + $218,675

$984,227

2021

$10,951 (+0.8%)

$750,541 + $214,387

$964,928

2020

$10,866 (+2.2%)

$735,825 + $210,183

$946,008

2019

$10,632 (+1.1%)

$728,280 + $208,028

$936,308

2018

$10,512 (+47.6%)

$714,000 + $203,949

$917,949

2017

$7,120 (+5.7%)

$420,058 + $178,207

$598,265

2016

$6,734 (+2.7%)

$420,058 + $178,207

$598,265

2015

$6,554 (+1.7%)

$411,822 + $174,713

$586,535

2014

$6,445 (+10.9%)

$397,690 + $168,718

$566,408

2013

$5,809 (+3.8%)

$397,690 + $168,718

$566,408

2012

$5,598 (−0.7%)

$353,496 + $149,968

$503,464

2011

$5,640 (+0.7%)

$339,900 + $144,200

$484,100

2010

$5,600 (−6.3%)

$343,200 + $145,600

$488,800

2009

$5,980 (−1.4%)

$343,200 + $145,600

$488,800

2008

$6,065

$363,000 + $154,000

$517,000

*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

7,492 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1922

Sq. Ft.

1,397

Year built

1922

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

00740125

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

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

Jul 17, 2024 • Final

Bldg residential

Perform a remodel of the kitchen and bathroom.

Bathroom

Kitchen

Remodel

Jul 2, 2019 • Final

Bldg residential

Remove and replace a water heater.

Plumbing

Water heater

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
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Guest/Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,397

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.172
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RM

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,397
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,492 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1922
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00740125

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Gault Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

5/10

Branciforte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

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

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

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$1.33M – $1.61M

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Home values near 728 Riverside Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
713 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1889 Sq. Ft.	$1,333,140
725 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2095 Sq. Ft.	$1,405,473

Address	Redfin Estimate
711 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$1,154,829
710 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 10 Beds \| - Baths \| 4309 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
731 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 996 Sq. Ft.	$985,518
724 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	—

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