Opportunity knocks! Incredibly charming property in the heart of Santa Cruz with close to proximity to UCSC, world class surfing, beaches, restaurants, shopping, & the best commute routes. Fenced yard featuring multiple gardening areas & privacy to enjoy the great outdoors.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,400 sq ftLot Size
$989Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Daniel Oster•DRE #01381869• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 831-252-5000
Bought with Daniel Oster•DRE #01381869• Coldwell Banker Realty
2 MASTER SUITES PLUS STUDIO, EXCEL RENTAL HISTORY PANTRY BUILT IN, JENAIR DISHWASHER AND DISPOSAL, W/ D NEG. BOTH UNITS AVAILABLE IN AUG. ,CLEAN AND CHARMING.
Public Records
Jun 21, 2000
Sold
$330,000
$331/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80014068
Jun 21, 2000
Listing Removed
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May 15, 2000
Sold
$330,000
$331/sq ft
Apr 12, 2000
Listed
$339,000
$340/sq ft
CONVENIENT WALK-TO-DOWNTOWN LOCATION. 2 MASTER SUITES PLUS STUDIO APTMENT. OPEN KITCHEN/LIVING RM. NEW APPLIANCES NEGOTIABLE. CHARM & CURB APPEAL. TILE COUNTERS, JENNAIR RANGE & PANTRY. SOLD "AS IS"-ALL REPORTS ON FILE.
Public Records
Oct 10, 1997
Sold
$190,000
$191/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 1978
Sold
$51,000
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 1976
Sold
$32,000
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 8, 1976
Sold
$24,000
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 10, 1975
Sold
$53,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,030 (+7.6%)
$473,519 + $177,570
$651,089
2024
$7,465 (+1.2%)
$464,234 + $174,088
$638,322
2023
$7,377 (+1.1%)
$464,234 + $174,088
$638,322
2022
$7,297 (+2.1%)
$455,132 + $170,674
$625,806
2021
$7,150 (+0.8%)
$446,208 + $167,328
$613,536
2020
$7,095 (+1.5%)
$437,458 + $164,047
$601,505
2019
$6,989 (+1.1%)
$432,973 + $162,365
$595,338
2018
$6,913 (+2.0%)
$424,483 + $159,181
$583,664
2017
$6,778 (+5.7%)
$408,000 + $153,000
$561,000
2016
$6,413 (+25.6%)
$408,000 + $153,000
$561,000
2015
$5,104 (+1.6%)
$400,000 + $150,000
$550,000
2014
$5,022 (+7.0%)
$282,472 + $145,938
$428,410
2013
$4,694 (+3.8%)
$282,472 + $145,938
$428,410
2012
$4,523 (−6.7%)
$260,234 + $134,524
$394,758
2011
$4,848 (+1.4%)
$250,225 + $129,350
$379,575
2010
$4,781 (−1.4%)
$270,275 + $139,637
$409,912
2009
$4,850 (+4.0%)
$268,255 + $138,593
$406,848
2008
$4,664
$268,892 + $138,922
$407,814
Tax history for 731 Riverside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,030 (+7.6%)
$473,519 + $177,570
$651,089
2024
$7,465 (+1.2%)
$464,234 + $174,088
$638,322
2023
$7,377 (+1.1%)
$464,234 + $174,088
$638,322
2022
$7,297 (+2.1%)
$455,132 + $170,674
$625,806
2021
$7,150 (+0.8%)
$446,208 + $167,328
$613,536
2020
$7,095 (+1.5%)
$437,458 + $164,047
$601,505
2019
$6,989 (+1.1%)
$432,973 + $162,365
$595,338
2018
$6,913 (+2.0%)
$424,483 + $159,181
$583,664
2017
$6,778 (+5.7%)
$408,000 + $153,000
$561,000
2016
$6,413 (+25.6%)
$408,000 + $153,000
$561,000
2015
$5,104 (+1.6%)
$400,000 + $150,000
$550,000
2014
$5,022 (+7.0%)
$282,472 + $145,938
$428,410
2013
$4,694 (+3.8%)
$282,472 + $145,938
$428,410
2012
$4,523 (−6.7%)
$260,234 + $134,524
$394,758
2011
$4,848 (+1.4%)
$250,225 + $129,350
$379,575
2010
$4,781 (−1.4%)
$270,275 + $139,637
$409,912
2009
$4,850 (+4.0%)
$268,255 + $138,593
$406,848
2008
$4,664
$268,892 + $138,922
$407,814
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1920
Sq. Ft.
996
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
00529225
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 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
Dec 9, 2015 • Final
Bldg residential
Tear off the existing composition shingles and reroof with new composition shingles.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Off-Street Parking, Parking Area
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 996
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 150023
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.101
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: Res
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: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 996
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00529225
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 72-80% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$937,000 – $1.13M
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